Congress: 116 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Israel
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Sponsor: Phillips, Dean (D-MN)
This resolution honors Yitzhak Rabin for his service to the Israeli people and extends the sympathy and condolences of the House of Representatives to his family and the people of Israel on the 25th anniversary of his death. Further, it expresses support for (1) the close ties and special relationship between the United States and Israel; (2) community leaders and government officials who work to encourage coexistence and cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians; and (3) a negotiated, two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
This resolution honors former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on the 25th anniversary of his assassination and expresses House sympathy to his family and the Israeli people. It also reaffirms support for the US-Israel relationship and endorses efforts by community and government leaders to promote Israeli-Palestinian coexistence and a negotiated two-state solution.
Non-binding resolutions like this reflect chamber sentiment and can influence broader legislative priorities. This one pairs commemoration of a peace-oriented Israeli leader with explicit backing for two-state negotiation frameworks—language that shapes how Congress frames the conflict.