Hamas supporters at the National March for Palestine at Lincoln Memorial in Washington, May 29. 2021. (AP/Jose Luis Magana)
Progressive Democrats challenge traditional U.S. support for Israel with a call for Palestinian sovereignty.
By World Israel News Staff
Numerous Democrats in the House of Representatives have signed a letter urging President Donald Trump to officially recognize a Palestinian state, according to a report from Axios.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) is reportedly leading the initiative, which has so far been endorsed by 13 Democratic lawmakers.
Axios quoted the letter as describing American recognition of Palestine as “long overdue,” arguing that the “tragic” war between Israel and Gaza has underscored the need for Palestinian self-determination.
The letter also cited recent announcements from several U.S. allies — including the UK, France, and Canada — stating their intent to recognize Palestine in the near future.
“We encourage the governments of other countries that have yet to recognize Palestinian statehood, including the United States, to do so as well,” reads the letter, according to text reviewed by the outlet.
Rep. Al Green (D-TX), who signed the letter, told Axios he plans to introduce a bill in Congress declaring U.S. recognition of Palestine.
In July, Green voted against providing military aid to Israel. In a speech explaining his position, he said his vote was “against ethnic cleansing and genocide.”
Green also claimed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “doesn’t want peace; he wants all of Palestine.”
Shortly after October 7, 2023, Green was one of nine Democrats who refused to condemn the deadliest slaughter of Jews since the Holocaust.
Green, along with Squad members Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), and others, declined to sign a congressional resolution reiterating American support for Israel in the wake of the massacre.
Trump recently expressed outrage after Canada said it would recognize a Palestinian state at the upcoming session of the UN General Assembly in September.
Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the move would potentially derail ongoing trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S.
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