Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in the West Bank
January 14, 2025
The White House
To the Congress of the United States:
Pursuant to section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), I hereby report that the national emergency declared on January 14, 2021, with respect to the situation in the West Bank, is to continue in effect beyond January 14, 2025.
The situation in the West Bank continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been a major source of instability in the Middle East for decades, and the continued occupation of the West Bank by Israel has been a key factor in prolonging the conflict.
The United States has a vital interest in a just and lasting resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that a two-state solution, with a secure and democratic Israel living side-by-side with a viable and independent Palestinian state, is the only way to achieve a lasting peace.
However, the situation in the West Bank is a significant obstacle to achieving a two-state solution. The Israeli government has continued to expand settlements in the West Bank, which are illegal under international law and undermine the viability of a Palestinian state. The Palestinian Authority has been weakened by internal divisions and corruption, and has been unable to effectively govern the West Bank.
The continued occupation of the West Bank has also had a negative impact on the United States. It has been a major factor in the rise of terrorism in the Middle East, and it has contributed to the instability of the region. The United States has spent billions of dollars in aid to try to stabilize the West Bank, but this aid has not been able to overcome the underlying challenges.
In light of these ongoing threats, I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency with respect to the situation in the West Bank. This emergency declaration allows the United States to continue to take a range of actions to address the threat posed by the situation in the West Bank. These actions include:
- Providing economic and humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people.
- Supporting efforts to strengthen the Palestinian Authority and build the institutions of a Palestinian state.
- Working with Israel to promote a just and lasting resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The United States remains committed to a just and lasting resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We will continue to work with our partners in the region to support a two-state solution and to address the threats posed by the situation in the West Bank.
Respectfully,
[President of the United States]
Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in the West Bank
The AI has provided us with the news.
I’ve asked Google Gemini the following question, and here’s its response.
The White House a new article on 2025-01-14 21:34 titled “Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in the West Bank”. Please write a detailed article on this news item, including any relevant information. Answers should be in English.
40