Peace Talks: Resolution For Two-State Solution Hits Senate Floor With No Support From GOP

Jerusalem Post - Bill introduced by Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein says peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians is a fundamental security interest of the US; resolution has no public Republican support upon release.

WASHINGTON -- Senator Dianne Feinstein of California introduced a bill Tuesday night that would have the Senate resolve itself to supporting Secretary of State John Kerry's push for a two-state solution.

The bill hit the Senate floor just hours after direct negotiations began in Washington between Israel and the Palestinians. The two parties agreed to negotiate in earnest over the next nine months— with the United States facilitating— addressing final status issues with the aim of establishing two independent states side by side.   More