WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Rand Paul is pushing legislation that would end U.S. aid to the Palestinians unless they renounce terrorism and recognize the state of Israel.

The Kentucky senator and potential 2016 presidential candidate introduced legislation on Tuesday that would cut off assistance, loan guarantees and debt relief to the Palestinian Authority or any affiliated government entity.

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