A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the reopening of universities in the West Bank and Gaza without delay.

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Government of Israel should reopen universities in the West Bank and Gaza; and (2) these institutions should remain open, not be closed for political purposes, and be respected as centers of education.

 
SRES 288 IS
101st CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 288
Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the reopening of universities
in the West Bank and Gaza without delay.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 18 (legislative day, APRIL 18), 1990
Mrs. KASSEBAUM (for herself, Mr. CHAFEE, Mr. INOUYE, and Mr. DOLE) submitted
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign
Relations
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the reopening of universities
in the West Bank and Gaza without delay.
Whereas on July 22, 1989, the Government of Israel anounced that it would
begin reopening primary and secondary schools in the West Bank;
Whereas the primary and secondary schools in the West Bank have been reopened;
Whereas the United States Congress applauds recent steps by the Government
of Israel to begin reopening community colleges in the West Bank and Gaza;
Whereas the reopening of these community colleges did not lead to increased
violence in the West bank and Gaza;
Whereas all universities in the West Bank and Gaza have been closed for over
two years;
Whereas this closure affected over fifteen thousand university students;
Whereas on May 14, 1990, Israeli authorities announced that they are
considering reopening the Arab universities in the occupied territories; and
Whereas reopening of the universities would make an important contribution
to improving relations between Palestinians and the Government of Israel
and to the peace process in the Middle East: Now, therefore, be it
  Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate--
  (1) that the Government of Israel should undertake to reopen universities
  in the West Bank and Gaza without delay;
  (2) that these institutions should remain open, and should not be closed
  or caused to be closed for political purposes; and
  (3) that these institutions should be respected and regarded as centers
  of education.