Effort led by Democrats aims to acknowledge Palestinian statehood
In a significant move, Oregon Democrat Jeff Merkley is leading the charge for a Senate resolution that advocates for the US recognition of a demilitarized Palestinian state, alongside a secure Israel. The resolution, which was first introduced by a group of US senators, urges the American government to take a decisive step towards resolving the long-standing conflict in the Middle East.
Jeff Merkley, in a statement, asserted that America has a responsibility to lead and the time to act is now. He believes that this recognition would offer hope to both sides and boost prospects for peace.
The resolution, reported by Reuters on Thursday, comes at a critical juncture, with President Donald Trump's Republicans holding a 53-47 majority in the Senate. Given this political landscape, the Democratic-led measure is unlikely to pass in the Senate.
However, the push for Palestinian statehood recognition is not limited to the Senate. In the House of Representatives, Ro Khanna of California is circulating a letter to rally support for the same cause.
While specific search results do not mention any US politicians who have introduced a Senate resolution recommending recognition of a demilitarized Palestinian state alongside a secure Israel, nor do they provide a date for when such a resolution would be debated in Congress, the initiative by Merkley and Khanna underscores a growing bipartisan interest in finding a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
As the situation evolves, it remains to be seen how the US political landscape will respond to this resolution and whether it will mark a significant step towards a lasting peace in the Middle East.
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