A group of House Democrats, led by Rep. Ro Khanna, is calling for President Trump to officially recognize a Palestinian state. This push has emerged in response to heightened global advocacy for Palestinian rights and escalating humanitarian crises in Gaza. The letter, signed by at least a dozen Democrats, urges the administration and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to support Palestinian statehood. The lawmakers point to recent commitments from France, the UK, and Canada to recognize Palestine at the UN General Assembly, emphasizing the need for Palestinian self-determination.
A growing bloc of House Democrats led by Rep. Ro Khanna is demanding that President Donald Trump recognize a Palestinian state, seizing on mounting global momentum.
At least a dozen Democrats have so far signed a letter urging the Trump administration and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to endorse Palestinian statehood.
The tragic moment has highlighted for the world the long overdue need to recognize Palestinian self-determination, the lawmakers wrote referencing France's recent pledge.
According to Axios, signatories to the Khanna letter include representatives from multiple states, indicating strong bipartisan support for Palestinian recognition.
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