US Senate Rejects Report on Deaths of Americans in West Bank
Summary
The US Senate rejected a proposal to require a report on the deaths of nine American citizens in the occupied West Bank and alleged abuse of Palestinian children in Israeli custody. The vote fell largely along party lines, with Democrats warning of a lack of accountability by Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
Key Points
- The US Senate voted 53-47 to reject a proposal from Senator Chris Van Hollen seeking a State Department report on killings of American citizens in the occupied West Bank and alleged abuse of Palestinian children in Israeli custody.
- The proposal cited the deaths of nine American citizens, including Shireen Abu Akleh, and called for a declassified report within 30 days.
- It also raised concerns about the detention and treatment of Palestinian-American minors and alleged systematic abuse in Israeli military facilities.
- Van Hollen said he would keep pushing for accountability, while the vote split mainly along party lines.
