A U.S. House of Representatives bill supporting Israel’s West Bank security barrier has 94 co-sponsors. Launched by Reps Mike Pence (R-Ind.) and Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.) in late February, the bill topped 90 signatures this week. It has the backing of Jewish and Christian pro-Israel groups. The bill is currently under consideration in the House International Relations Committee.
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