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117TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. RES. 225
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.
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
Resolved, That the Senate—
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(1) urges an immediate cease-fire to prevent—
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(A) any further loss of life; and
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(B) further escalation of conflict in Israel
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and the Palestinian territories; and
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(2) supports diplomatic efforts—
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(A) to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian con-
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flict;
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(B) to uphold international law; and
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(C) to protect the human rights of Israelis
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and Palestinians.
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