US Congressman Betty McCollum from Minnesota plans to submit a bill linking U.S. aid to Israel with its respect for the rights of the Palestinian people. Palestinian institutions operating on the American arena have exerted a pressure campaign to communicate with members of Congress, to sign the bill, which enjoys the support of major and active American sectors and organizations. “The law aims to defend the human rights of Palestinian children and families living under Israeli military occupation,” McCollum said in the project document. In a separate letter, she called on members of Congress committed to promoting human rights, peace and justice for the Palestinians to participate in sponsoring this law. For further details, click here