A resolution urging Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who is also the head of the Fatah Party, to officially abrogate the 10 articles in the Fatah Constitution that call for Israel's destruction and terrorism against Israel, oppose any political solution, and label Zionism as racism.

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Bill Number

SRES 499

Introduced

Apr 3, 2008

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2449)

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Arab-Israeli conflict Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Constitutions Crime and Law Enforcement Foreign leaders Government Operations and Politics International Affairs Israel Middle East and North Africa Palestinians Political parties Racism Recognition (International law) Terrorism Zionism

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Summary

Urges President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority (PA), who is also head of the Fatah Party, to officially abrogate the 10 articles from the Fatah Constitution that call for the destruction of Israel and terrorism against Israel, oppose any political solution, and label Zionism as racism.

Actions

Apr 3, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2449)
Apr 3, 2008

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2449-2450)
Apr 3, 2008

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