US House opposes unilateral declaration of 'Palestine'

[azurnoir]

Resolution introduced by Rep. Howard Berman and adopted by consensus supports negotiated solution to conflict, condemns unilateral moves.

US Congress on Thursday voted not to support a unilateral Palestinian declaration of statehood.

The House of Representatives passed a resolution expressing opposition to the PA's efforts to obtain recognition for a Palestinian country with 1967 borders, without an agreement with Israel.

According to a summary of the floor proceedings in the House on Wednesday, Berman moved to pass the resolution "supporting a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and condemning unilateral measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state."

During a visit to Cairo on Wednesday, US Mideast envoy George Mitchell said he intends to pursue "substantive" negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, AFP reported.

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