Global Politics Report Editorial

Democrats to Force Senate Vote on Israel’s Human Rights Practices

Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland is leading a group of Democrats seeking answers about violence against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

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Source: The New York Times

Politics desk: Congress

Published: Aug. 27, 2026 at 05:04 AM ET

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Original source: The New York Times