US Senate blocks resolution on American deaths in West Bank

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Sept, 09:49 · Archive

The US Senate rejected a Democratic resolution demanding accountability for nine American deaths in the occupied West Bank.

The US Senate rejected a resolution that would have required the state department to report on violence in the occupied West Bank, including the killings of nine American citizens by Israeli settlers or security forces since 2022. The resolution, led by Maryland Democrat Chris Van Hollen, cited a lack of accountability by Israel's government. The vote split mostly along party lines.

How it is being reported

• US Senate blocks resolution seeking report on Americans killed in West BankAl Jazeera · 30 Sept, 03:26
• US Senate blocks resolution demanding accountability over Israeli violence in West BankGuardian World · 30 Sept, 01:16

In this story: US Senate · Chris Van Hollen · West Bank · Israel

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