Disapproving of President Obama and his administration's refusal to veto the anti-Israel resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council on December 23, 2016.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Dec 30, 2016

Disapproves of: (1) United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334, adopted on December 23, 2016; and (2) President Obama and his administration's failure to veto such resolution. (The resolution reaffirms that settlements established by Israel in Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, constitute a flagrant violation under international law and a major obstacle to a two-state solution and comprehensive peace.)

Calls for the U.S. government to oppose and veto Security Council resolutions that are one-sided and anti-Israel.

Affirms the commitment of the House of Representatives: (1) to Israel, and (2) to work with future Presidents to strengthen the U.S. alliance with Israel.

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Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15] · R–FL

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Dec 30, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 30, 2016
Introduced in House
Dec 30, 2016
Introduced in House

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