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All PA officials and President Abbas would be urged to stop spreading anti-Israel and anti-Semitic sentiment through official channels and Palestinian civil society.

Individuals and organizations that are working to encourage cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians are recognized in this resolution, and the House offers them their support.

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