Americas
US Senate blocks call for report on West Bank abuses
Senators voted 47-51 against Chris Van Hollen's measure demanding a State Department report on killings of Americans and rights abuses in the occupied West Bank.
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3 stories on US Congress since 27 September 2026; the latest was published on 30 September 2026.
Key developments
- US Senate blocks call for report on West Bank abusesSenators voted 47-51 against Chris Van Hollen's measure demanding a State Department report on killings of Americans and rights abuses in the occupied West Bank.
- Qatar's PM calls Netanyahu a 'war criminal' over GazaSheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said crimes in Gaza make Netanyahu a war criminal, as US Democrats pressed Israel to stop settler violence in the West Bank.
- Pakistan is the world's leading victim of terrorism, says US Congress Pakistan Caucus chair Tom SuozziThe Pakistan Caucus chair urged US intelligence sharing and arms sales to Pakistan, an arbitration board for investors and Kartarpur as a bridge to India.
Middle East
Qatar's PM calls Netanyahu a 'war criminal' over Gaza
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said crimes in Gaza make Netanyahu a war criminal, as US Democrats pressed Israel to stop settler violence in the West Bank.
Americas
Pakistan is the world's leading victim of terrorism, says US Congress Pakistan Caucus chair Tom Suozzi
The Pakistan Caucus chair urged US intelligence sharing and arms sales to Pakistan, an arbitration board for investors and Kartarpur as a bridge to India.