WASSERMAN SCHULTZ STATEMENT ON PALESTINIAN ICC APPLICATION

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), a member of the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement today after the Palestinians formally submitted an application for membership in the International Criminal Court late last week:

“I am deeply concerned and frankly quite frustrated that Palestinian officials have now formally submitted their bid to join the International Criminal Court. Unilateral and aggressive moves such as this do nothing to advance the cause of peace in the region. To the contrary, they exacerbate tensions and put a lasting, two-state solution even further out of reach. Just last week the UN Security Council did not approve the Palestinian’s unilateral bid for statehood, a clear sign that the path to peace remains through the negotiating table.”

“I therefore urge the Palestinian leadership to focus on returning to the negotiating table for constructive discussions with Israel that will move toward a workable two-state solution.”