19 July 2006
The US Senate supported Israel’s right to “take appropriate action to deter aggression by terrorist groups and their state sponsors.” The non-binding resolution passed unanimously on 18 July. The vote has been delayed after some senators expressed concern about a sentence urging the president “to continue fully supporting Israel as Israel exercises its right of self-defense in Lebanon and Gaza.” The senators said the passage should include calls on Israel to show restraint, but after consultations, the passage remained as originally drafted. The resolution was sponsored by the leaders of both parties. A similar bill is to be considered by the US House of Representatives on 19 July.
