S. Res. 203 (Introduced in Senate) — Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding efforts by the United States to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution.

That it is the sense of the Senate that—

(1)

a two-state solution is the only outcome to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict which can—

(A)

ensure the State of Israel’s survival as a secure, democratic homeland for the Jewish people; and

(B)

fulfill the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people for a state of their own;

(2)

achievement of a two-state solution that would enhance stability and security in the Middle East is a fundamental United States security interest;

(3)

while only Israel and Palestine can make the difficult choices necessary to end their conflict, the United States remains indispensable to any viable effort to achieve that goal;

(4)

Secretary of State John Kerry is to be commended for his tireless efforts to urgently advance a negotiated two-state solution; and

(5)

the Senate pledges its support for a sustained United States diplomatic initiative to help Israel and Palestine conclude an agreement to end their conflict.

Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding efforts by the United States to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution.

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