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As start date draws nearer, more Democrats warn against Netanyahu’s plan to extend sovereignty over West Bank territory
TIMES OF ISRAEL Eight Democratic Senate hopefuls speak out against annexation by Eric Cortellessa June 16, 2020 As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s start date for annexing parts of the West Bank nears, a growing list of Democrats is speaking out … Continue reading
“Congress set to consider proposal to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights, ending decades of refusal to accept 1981 annexation”
ARUTZ SHEVA Will US recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights? by David Rosenberg May 18, 2018 The US may for the first time recognize Israeli sovereignty over an area secured by Israel during the 1967 Six Day War, ending a … Continue reading
US Congress “has taken a crucial step towards ending the PA’s intentional misuse of foreign assistance to financially reward Palestinian terrorists and their families”
ALGEMEINER Palestinian Authority Faces Massive Cut in US Aid as Taylor Force Act Targeting Terror Payments Passes House Vote by Ben Cohen December 5, 2017 The Taylor Force Act passed the US House of Representatives by unanimous consent on Tuesday, … Continue reading
Posted in Islam, Israel & Middle East
Tagged Palestinian Authority, Taylor Force, Taylor Force Act, US Congress
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On anniversary of Jerusalem’s liberation U.S. Congress will celebrate Jerusalem Day together with Knesset by video conference
YNET Congress to celebrate belated Jerusalem Day by Amihai Attali May 29, 2017 Jerusalem Day—marking the 50th anniversary of reunification of the city following an Israeli victory in the 1967 Six Day War—will be celebrated for the first time in … Continue reading
Posted in Israel & Middle East, Jewish, Politics
Tagged 1967 Six Day War, Jerusalem, Jerusalem Day, Knesset, Ron Dermer, US Congress, Yuli Edelstein
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Israel is losing a major advocate in the US Congress
NEW YORK SUN Ros-Lehtinen Retires Editorial May 1,2017 Congratulations may be in order for Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, who announced she is retiring after 38 years in elected office. But her departure from the House can be only sad news for … Continue reading
Pro #BDS forum to be hosted on Capitol Hill by mystery congressman
FREE BEACON Congress to Host First-Ever Forum in Favor of Boycotting Israel by Adam Kredo September 12, 2016 Congress is scheduled to host what insiders described as the first-ever forum in favor of boycotting Israel, according to congressional sources and … Continue reading
“Why the widely loathed Netanyahu was able to defeat [defense establishment] the most respected institution in Israel…experts will never be able to persuade voters to disregard the lessons of their own lived experience”
COMMENTARY Why Bibi Defeated the Generals by Evelyn Gordon July 10, 2016 …[Israel’s] defense establishment consists “mostly of men who grew up in the strongholds of the left-leaning Israeli Labor Party” and hold dovish views. Thus they were understandably appalled by … Continue reading
Posted in Israel & Middle East
Tagged #IranDeal, Benjamin Netanyahu, Iran, Labor Party, Two State Solution, US Congress
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After recently volunteering with IDF, Christian Republican Brian Mast touts his support for Jewish state on Florida campaign trail
TIMES OF ISRAEL Pro-Israel US Army vet runs for Congress — on prosthetic legs by Renee Ghert-Zand March 2, 2016 Brian Mast likes to use the Israeli slang word achi. The Hebrew equivalent of “bro,” an endearment among young men, … Continue reading
Posted in Israel & Middle East, Politics
Tagged Brian Mast, Florida, Republican, US Congress
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