Have you heard the recent discussion in Washington about labeling products from Tibet, Cyprus and West Sahara? I haven’t either, but for some reason the discussion about labeling West Bank products is raging in Europe and now in Washington too.

Recognizing the nature of this discriminatory and counterproductive wave, Sen Tom Cotton (R-AK) has introduced S.2474 —The Fair Treatment of Israel in Product Labeling Act of 2016 — legislation that would ensure that Israel is treated fairly. In addition to ensuring the fair treatment of Israel, the bill would make sure the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians is alive and viable. If the Palestinians are rewarded for walking away from the negotiating table with a conclusive recognition of the West Bank not being a part of Israel, there will be little incentive for them to return to the peace negotiations.