January 29, 2015
The Honorable John Kerry
Secretary of State
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20220
Dear Secretary Kerry, (click here)
We are deeply concerned by the decision of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to seek membership in the International Criminal Court (ICC), because the Palestinian Authority is not a state and its express intent is to use this process to threaten Israel. President Abbas’ effort contravenes the spirit of earlier agreements between Israel and the Palestinian Authority and erodes the prospects for peace. Therefore, the United States must make clear that joining the ICC is not a legitimate or viable path for the Palestinians.
We ask your assistance on three matters that threaten to further undermine the prospects for achieving the shared goal of two states living side-by-side in peace....
Here are the 75 senators (51 Republicans, 24 Democrats) who signed it (organized by state):...
Here are the 25 senators (22 Democrats, 3 Republicans) who did not sign:...
Stop politicizing Israel and Palestine. They are a mission to the US State Department and the Secretary needs to be supported to end the hatred between these populations of people.
The Honorable John Kerry
Secretary of State
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20220
Dear Secretary Kerry, (click here)
We are deeply concerned by the decision of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to seek membership in the International Criminal Court (ICC), because the Palestinian Authority is not a state and its express intent is to use this process to threaten Israel. President Abbas’ effort contravenes the spirit of earlier agreements between Israel and the Palestinian Authority and erodes the prospects for peace. Therefore, the United States must make clear that joining the ICC is not a legitimate or viable path for the Palestinians.
We ask your assistance on three matters that threaten to further undermine the prospects for achieving the shared goal of two states living side-by-side in peace....
Here are the 75 senators (51 Republicans, 24 Democrats) who signed it (organized by state):...
Here are the 25 senators (22 Democrats, 3 Republicans) who did not sign:...
Stop politicizing Israel and Palestine. They are a mission to the US State Department and the Secretary needs to be supported to end the hatred between these populations of people.
