Richard Durbin on Israel

Sponsored and Cosponsored Legislation

Session-111; Bill Number-S Res 10; A resolution recognizing the right of Israel to defend itself against attacks from Gaza and reaffirming the United States' strong support for Israel in its battle with Hamas, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process - Cosponsor

Expresses commitment to the welfare and survival of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and recognizes Israel's right to act in self-defense.

Session-110; Bill Number-S Res 321; The sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. - Cosponsor

Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to: (1) a lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on the establishment of two states, Israel and Palestine; and (2) Israel's security. Denounces the use of violence and terror.

Session-109; Bill Number-S Res 534; A resolution condemning Hezbollah and Hamas - Cosponsor

A resolution condemning Hezbollah and Hamas and their state sponsors and supporting Israel's exercise of its right to self-defense.

Session-106; Bill Number-S Con Res 5; Palestinian Statehood - Cosponsor

A concurrent resolution expressing congressional opposition to the unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state and urging the President to assert clearly United States opposition to such a unilateral declaration of statehood.

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