S.Res. 225

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the value of Palestinian and Israeli lives and urging an immediate cease-fire and diplomatic efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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III

117th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 225

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 19, 2021

Mr. Sanders (for himself, Ms. Warren, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Carper, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Markey, Mr. Ossoff, and Mr. Leahy) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

RESOLUTION

Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the value of Palestinian and Israeli lives and urging an immediate cease-fire and diplomatic efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Whereas every Palestinian life matters; and

Whereas every Israeli life matters:

Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

urges an immediate cease-fire to prevent—

(A)

any further loss of life; and

(B)

further escalation of conflict in Israel and the Palestinian territories; and

(2)

supports diplomatic efforts—

(A)

to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict;

(B)

to uphold international law; and

(C)

to protect the human rights of Israelis and Palestinians.