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A coalition of 19 Democratic senators have formally requested President Joe Biden to spearhead the creation of a comprehensive plan aimed at establishing a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The group, led by Sen. Tom Carper, emphasized the need for the United States to take a proactive role in resolving the long-standing issue, suggesting the outline of a “bold, public framework” to recognize a “nonmilitarized Palestinian state.”
In their letter to the President, the senators highlighted the urgency of the situation, pointing to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, characterized by civilian casualties and the dire conditions facing children due to restricted access to essential supplies. “Given the severity of the current crisis, this moment requires determined U.S. leadership that must move beyond facilitation,” the senators wrote in their letter. They proposed a detailed framework that entails the acknowledgment of a Palestinian state encompassing the West Bank and Gaza, governed by a “revitalized and reformed Palestinian Authority.”
The signatories of the letter, including prominent figures such as Senators Tammy Baldwin, Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders, advocate for a peace plan that necessitates significant reforms within the Palestinian Authority. The senators also insisted on the necessity for the Palestinian Authority to recognize the state of Israel and denounce terrorism, setting a precondition for a peaceful coexistence predicated on mutual recognition and respect.
The push for a new approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict arrives shortly after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a vocal supporter of the two-state solution, criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for hindering peace efforts.
