That is why we as Americans must continue to work to facilitate direct negotiations that seek a two-state solution... During any eventual negotiation, certain things must remain non-negotiable, namely conditions that speak to Israel’s right to exist as a secure Jewish state.
Support U.S. efforts to facilitate direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations toward a two-state solution with non-negotiable recognition of Israel’s right to exist as a secure Jewish state.
Occurrences
Evidence
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Congress.gov lists Booker as an original cosponsor of S.Res.6 on January 4, 2017; the resolution was reported by Foreign Relations and placed on the Senate calendar.
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The S.Res.6 text states U.S. policy favors direct bilateral talks for a sustainable two-state solution and urges conditions for resumed Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.
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Congress.gov lists Booker as a cosponsor of S.720 on November 29, 2018; the bill opposed international boycotts against Israel.
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The S.720 text says Congress opposes UNHRC pressure for companies to divest from Israel and declares policy against boycotts targeting Israel.
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Congress.gov shows S.Res.176 passed the Senate 90-0; CRS summarizes it as extending hopes for peace and supporting the U.S.-Israel relationship.
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Congress.gov lists Sen. Booker as a cosponsor of S.Res.176 on June 5, 2017.
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The page attributes to Booker’s campaign website support for a two-state solution with non-negotiable conditions including Israel’s right to exist securely as a Jewish state.
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Booker said he supported the 2024 aid package, citing Israel as an ally facing threats and humanitarian aid for wars in the Middle East.
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The Senate roll call for H.R.815 shows Booker voting Yea on the motion that passed 79-18.
Assessments
Booker won the 2014 Senate race for the 2015-2021 term and, during that same term, was an original cosponsor of S.Res.6 in January 2017. That resolution closely matched the promise by affirming U.S. policy favoring direct bilateral Israeli-Palestinian negotiations toward a sustainable two-state solution. His same-term cosponsorship of Israel-related resolutions and anti-boycott legislation also supported the Israel-recognition and legitimacy components. Because the promise was to support U.S. efforts, not personally secure a final peace agreement, these actions are enough for delivery in the same term.