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September 20, 2016

88 Senators Urge Obama to Uphold Veto on 'One-Sided' UN Resolutions on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

President Barack Obama (File photo)
"On the eve of a meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Barack Obama in New York Tuesday, 88 US senators penned a letter to the commander-in-chief urging him to uphold for the duration of his term the US policy of opposing 'one-sided' United Nations resolutions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and vetoing them where necessary.

In their missive commended by the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Monday, the senators say that while they are disappointed that Israeli-Palestinian peace talks are stalled, the only way to resolve the conflict is through 'direct negotiations that lead to a sustainable two-state solution,' echoing a stance held by Netanyahu himself...

The letter came amid concerns and reports that Obama would consider letting the Security Council vote in a resolution deemed unfavorable to Israel, without using the US veto, at some point before he leaves office in January..."
Date
September 20, 2016
Title
88 Senators Urge Obama to Uphold Veto on ‘One-Sided’ UN Resolutions on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, The Times of Israel
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http://www.timesofisrael.com/88-senators-urge-obama-to-uphold-veto-on-one-sided-un-resolutions/
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