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HRES 244 112th Congress House International Affairs Arab-Israeli relations Foreign aid and international relief Gaza Strip International law and treaties Israel Middle East Palestinians Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status Terrorism West Bank

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a Palestinian government which includes Hamas should be prohibited from receiving United States aid until that government publicly commits to the Quartet principles.

Introduced: May 3, 2011 See on congress.gov
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May 5, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E820-821)
May 3, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 3, 2011
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supports the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the creation of a viable and independent Palestinian state living in peace alongside Israel.

Encourages the inclusion of Prime Minister Fayyad in any interim and subsequent Palestinian governments.

Maintains that a Palestinian government which includes Hamas must be prohibited from receiving U.S. aid until the government publicly commits to the Quartet principles.

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that U.S. aid to the Palestinians is intended to: (1) prevent acts of terrorism against Israel, (2) create the stability and prosperity in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip that promotes peaceful coexistence with Israel, and (3) meet humanitarian needs in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

What's happening now May 5, 2011

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E820-821)

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