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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 115

BY  COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION

A Resolution in support of the Jewish State of Israel and a negotiated settlement resulting in a Palestinian State.

   WHEREAS, the State of Iowa and the State of Israel have a deep history of friendship and are allies in support of each other’s interests; and
   WHEREAS, the State of Israel, the only democracy in the Middle East, is a genuine friend and strategic ally of the United States in the Middle East; and
   WHEREAS, the Iowa Senate recognizes the importance of expressing support for the Jewish people and the State of Israel’s right to exist and right of self-defense; and
   WHEREAS, the Iowa Senate recognizes that the Palestinian people have the right to live in peace with stability and the right of self-determination; and
   WHEREAS, strong cultural, economic, social, business, governmental, and educational relationships exist between the State of Iowa and the State of Israel and between the State of Iowa and the Palestinian people; and
   WHEREAS, Iowans of all faiths remain committed to a two-state solution, a Jewish homeland, and a Palestinian state living side-by-side in peace, prosperity, and security as envisioned by the historic Oslo Accords; and
   WHEREAS, legitimate concerns regarding future relations between Israelis and Palestinians are best addressed through the pursuit and realization of a negotiated settlement resulting in a two-state solution; and
   WHEREAS, the Iowa Senate recognizes that a two-state solution is the best way for Israel to achieve long-term international recognition and security and for the Palestinian people to achieve their national aspirations; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the Iowa Senate recognizes and reaffirms its support of the Jewish State of Israel as well as its support for a negotiated settlement resulting in a Palestinian State with the right of self-determination living in peace next to the State of Israel; and

   BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Iowa Senate supports Iowans of all backgrounds and of all faiths in seeking peace and justice for all people and swift resolutions to conflicts around the globe.