New Mexico’s two U.S. Senators, Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján, both Democrats, will join a group of 49 senators pushing to reaffirm longstanding U.S. policy in support of a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. The group will file an amendment to upcoming legislation funding national security priorities.
“A long term two-state solution remains crucial for Palestinians’ self-determination, to promote Israel’s stability in the region, and to secure a peaceful future for both Israelis and Palestinians. We must keep working toward an enduring resolution to the underlying and longstanding conflict. That resolution must include an independent state for the Palestinian people that is free from Hamas’ rule and co-exists in peace with Israel,” Heinrich said in a statement announcing the proposal.
“Following the horrific attacks in Israel on October 7, thousands of civilian lives have been lost and dozens of hostages are still being held by Hamas. It’s clear that Hamas must be held responsible for their actions, but it also remains clear that the only way to possibly solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is with a two-state solution,” said Luján. “I’m proud to cosponsor this amendment that reaffirms the U.S. commitment to a two-state solution that provides the Israeli and Palestinian people the security and dignity that they deserve.”
Heinrich and Luján are joined joined by 46 other senators, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
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