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110TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1369 

Recognizing nongovernmental organizations working to bring just and lasting 

peace between Israelis and Palestinians. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

JULY 23, 2008 

Ms. LEE (for herself, Mr. PAYNE, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. 

CARNAHAN, Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, Mr. SIRES, and Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 

to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 

RESOLUTION 

Recognizing nongovernmental organizations working to bring 

just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. 

Whereas the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has cost many innocent lives and continues to bring terrible suffering to 

both peoples; 

Whereas despite the ongoing conflict, Israeli and Palestinian 

individuals and nongovernmental organizations have been 

working for decades to build bridges between the two 

peoples, to address humanitarian concerns, and to further the cause of peace; 

Whereas such individuals and nongovernmental organizations 

that are committed to nonviolence, recognize Israel’s 

right to exist, and are dedicated to achieving a two-state 


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solution deserve recognition and encouragement to continue their important work; 

Whereas the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is currently at a critical juncture, and sustained progress towards peace depends on the commitment of individuals and organizations that choose dialogue, friendship, and openness; 

Whereas the Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006 (Public 

Law 109–446) permits the provision of United States assistance to nongovernmental organizations to provide for 

basic human needs, the protection of basic human freedoms, and the promotion of human rights, nonviolence, 

and for a just and peaceful reconciliation, provided that 

such assistance does not knowingly and directly benefit 

any terrorist organization; 

Whereas the initiatives of these individuals and nongovernmental organizations reflect the tenacity of those with a 

true commitment to peace, mutual respect, and coexistence, and demonstrate the real impact that such people 

can make on the lives of individuals and communities; 

and 

Whereas such initiatives build hope and trust among both 

peoples and can help pave a path to peace: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) recognizes the vital role of nongovernmental 

3 organizations in peace-building efforts between 

4 Israel and Palestinians, and encourages them to re5 main steadfast in their commitment to nonviolence, 

6 recognition of Israel’s right to exist, dedication to 

7 achieving a two-state solution, and work toward 


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1 building trust and cooperation between the two peo2 ples; 

3 (2) applauds the tireless work of these individ4 uals and nongovernmental organizations, and urges 

5 them to continue their efforts; 

6 (3) acknowledges and encourages the important 

7 efforts and support that these nongovernmental or8 ganizations, religious organizations, and individuals 

9 committed to peace and nonviolence contribute to 

10 these initiatives; 

11 (4) affirms the importance of United States 

12 support to nongovernmental organizations that pro13 vide humanitarian aid and work for democracy, 

14 human rights, and peace and reconciliation between 

15 Israelis and Palestinians; and 

16 (5) urges Israeli and Palestinian leaders to em17 brace the spirit of nongovernmental peace builders 

18 toward achieving a just and lasting peace. 

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