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| Long title | A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. |
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Senate Resolution 852 is a proposed 2026 United States congressional resolution to require the US State Department to produce an unclassified report to Congress on Israel's human rights practices and violence in the West Bank, including the killings of American citizens.[1][2][3][4]
The resolution was introduced by Senator Chris Van Hollen and co-sponsored by several Democratic in September 2026 under section 502B of the Foreign Assistance Act, which allows senators to demand human rights reports on countries receiving American military aid.[5][6] As a privileged resolution, it must be brought to a floor vote within 10 days if a committee fails to consider it.[7]
Background
[edit]According to Van Hollen, nine American citizens have been killed in the West Bank since January 1, 2022:[8]
| Date | Name | Age | City | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2022 | Omar Assad | 78 | Jilijliya | |
| May 11, 2022 | Shireen Abu Akleh | 51 | Jenin | |
| January 19, 2024 | Tawfic Abdel Jabbar | 17 | Highway 60 | |
| February 10, 2024 | Mohammad Ahmad Alkhdour | 17 | Biddu | |
| September 6, 2024 | Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi | 26 | Beita | |
| April 2025 | Amer Mohammad Saada Rabee | 14 | Turmus Ayya | |
| July 2025 | Sayfollah Kamel Musallet | 20 | Sinjil | |
| August 2025 | Khamis Ayyad | 40 | Silwad | |
| February 2026 | Nasrallah Abu Siyam | 19 | Mukhmas |
In 2024, a vote on a resolution was forced by Bernie Sanders seeking a State Department report on human rights violations in Gaza received votes from 11 Democrats.[9]
Provisions
[edit]The resolution would require the State Department to submit a report to Congress within 30 days on the deaths of nine American citizens in the West Bank involving Israeli security forces or Israeli settlers since 2022, along with the Israeli detention of Palestinian children.[5][10] The majority of American security assistance to Israel would be suspended if the report is not submitted.[5]
Legislative history
[edit]On September 29, 2026, the resolution was defeated 51 to 47 in a Senate floor vote.[1][11] Democrat John Fetterman joined Republicans in voting against the resolution, and Republican Rand Paul voted in favor.[8][12][13]
Following the vote, Van Hollen said, "It is our responsibility to ensure recipients of US taxpayer dollars act in line with our laws and our values – this resolution was an opportunity to shed light on a reality that flies in the face of that principle."[8]
Reception
[edit]The resolution was supported by groups including the Friends Committee on National Legislation, Amnesty International, the Arab American Institute, and the Council on American—Islamic Relations.[14][15][16][17]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Byington, Lillianna (September 30, 2026). "Senate Rejects Democratic Push for West Bank Violence Report". Bloomberg Government. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- ↑ Tourial, Greg (September 30, 2026). "BGOV Bill Analysis: S. Res. 852, Report on Israel Human Rights". Bloomberg Government. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- ↑ Huiskes, Helen (2026-09-29). "Senate blocks Democratic effort to force report on West Bank violence". The Hill. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- ↑ Zengerle, Patricia; Zengerle, Patricia (2026-09-30). "US Senate blocks measure demanding report on rights violations in West Bank". Reuters. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- 1 2 3 Eichner, Itamar; Eichner, Itamar (2026-09-29). "Could Netanyahu's government doom the settlement project?". Ynetglobal. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- ↑ "US Senate blocks resolution seeking report on Americans killed in West Bank". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- ↑ "Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Privileged Resolution Seeking Answers on West Bank Violence". Tim Kaine. 2026-09-15. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- 1 2 3 Gedeon, Joseph (2026-09-30). "US Senate blocks resolution demanding accountability over Israeli violence in West Bank". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- ↑ Jimison, Robert; Karni, Annie (2026-09-30). "Democrats in Congress Embrace a More Punitive Posture Toward Israel". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- ↑ "S.Res.852 - A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961". A New Policy. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- ↑ Malley, Blaise (September 29, 2026). "Record number of Dems vote to scrutinize Israeli violence in West Bank". Responsible Statecraft. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- ↑ "U.S. Senate Narrowly Rejects Bill Demanding Report on Israeli Rights Violations in West Bank". Haaretz. September 29, 2026. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- ↑ Sledge, Matt (2026-09-30). "Fetterman Sole Dem Against Investigating His Constituent's Killer". The Intercept. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- ↑ Martin, Raquel (September 29, 2026). "Senate Democrats force vote on Israel's human rights practices in West Bank". FOX40 News. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- ↑ Rghebi, Elizabeth (2026-09-28). "Senators Must Demand Answers on Israeli Government's Human Rights Abuses and Killing of U.S. Citizens in the Occupied West Bank". Amnesty International USA Blog. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- ↑ "CAIR Action Alert: URGENT: Senate Could Vote Tonight on Demanding the Truth About Israel's Crimes Against Americans and Palestinians". CAIR Press Releases. 2026-09-29. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- ↑ "Call on Congress to End Israeli Settler Violence and Protect Americans". Arab American Institute. 2026-09-29. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
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