Senate Democrats Split on Two-State Solution for Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz introduced an amendment affirming US support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, with nearly every Democratic senator signing on except for Sens. John Fetterman and Joe Manchin. Fetterman's spokesman stated that the resolution should include language stipulating the destruction of Hamas, while Manchin's support is contingent on Palestinian recognition of Israel. The amendment comes in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comments, and Schatz emphasized the need to reiterate longstanding US policy on the matter, particularly in light of the ongoing war and humanitarian concerns.