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- 6 European countries join forces to do business with Iran (and throw Israel under the bus)
- "President Joe Biden's Iran policy was conceived and is being implemented by the same people who negotiated the JCPOA under Obama, who argued in favor of empowering Iran"
- "Israel-US dialogue is necessary about Iran’s nuclear program, since a good agreement with Iran is a clear Israeli interest. But Israel must be prepared with a military option against Iran, as a last resort"
- "Military, defense minister believe a credible threat of an Israeli attack on Tehran’s nuclear facilities is only way US will be able to negotiate better deal with Islamic Republic"
- EVENT Israel Bonds Chicago with The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem
- Heard in Jerusalem: "Hasbara" has become something resembling a dirty word
- "Those experiences gave Thomas the fortitude to do something truly courageous: risk her friendships, face her misconceptions, and change her mind"
- EVENT 2nd Annual Kosher Chicago BBQ Festival Competition to benefit Maot Chitim
Tag Archives: US Congress
“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 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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It makes you wonder, What’s the point of having Congress?
BLOOMBERG Iran Nuclear Deal Restricts U.S. More Than Congress Knew by Eli Lake and Josh Rogin December 22, 2015 Members of Congress knew the Iran nuclear deal came with strings attached. They just didn’t know how many. When the administration presented … Continue reading
Posted in Israel & Middle East, Politics
Tagged Iran, John Kerry, Secretary of State John Kerry, US Congress
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Roskam: BDS is an effort to hold Israel to a standard higher than every other country
Roskam Speaks Out Against BDS December 11, 2015 Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-6) spoke out against the BDS movement – which seeks to delegitimize Israel through economic warfare – on the House floor today.
Posted in Israel & Middle East, Politics
Tagged BDS, Boycott Divest Sanctions, Congressman Pete Roskam, US Congress
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Iran is an American Concern
LETTER TO THE WSJ August 9, 2015 To the Editor: In the Journal story about Senator Schumer’s decision to oppose the proposed nuclear weapons accord with Iran, the word “Jewish” appears 14 times. That is more than one percent of the … Continue reading
Congress must reject Iran deal for the troops
Last January I posted an article about Brian Mast, a 12-year US Army Special Operations veteran (Afghan War Hero Who Lost Both Legs Begins IDF Volunteer Stint). Brian is now running for Congress in Florida’s 18th District. SUN SENTINEL by Brian Mast August … Continue reading
Posted in Islam, Israel & Middle East, Politics
Tagged Brian Mast, Iran, Iran Deal, Secretary of State John Kerry, US Congress
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