{
  "id": 11020985,
  "title": "Resolution demanding accountability for Americans killed by Israel fails in US Senate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/resolution-demanding-accountability-for-americans-killed-by-israel-11020985",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T20:17:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/resolution-demanding-accountability-americans-killed-israel-fails-us"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A resolution demanding accountability for Americans killed by Israel was unsuccessful in gaining approval within the US Senate on Tuesday night. The measure, introduced by Maryland Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen, aimed to seek answers regarding the killing of US citizens in the occupied West Bank. Despite receiving support from 47 lawmakers, the resolution fell short of the necessary 51 votes to pass. Among the supporters were only 50 Republicans, with Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman joining the Republican side. On the opposing side, 50 Republicans voted against the resolution, while Kentucky Senator Rand Paul was the lone Republican to support it. Senators Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Dan Sullivan of Alaska did not participate in the vote.",
  "summary": "Resolution demanding accountability for Americans killed by Israel fails in US Senate A resolution demanding answers on Israel's killing of US citizens in the occupied West Bank failed to gain Senate approval late on Tuesday, after just 47 lawmakers voted in its favour. Among them was the lone Republican, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul. One Democrat, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, joined 50…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Resolution demanding accountability for Americans killed by Israel fails in US Senate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/resolution-demanding-accountability-for-americans-killed-by-israel",
        "published": "2026-09-30T19:43:40.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}