Senate Democrats Nix Pro-Israel, Anti-BDS Bill
If enacted, the legislation would impose fresh sanctions on Syria, and boost security cooperation with Israel and Jordan amid the announced gradual withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria.
Elizabeth Warren to Run for President, What’s her Israel Record?
While she has consistently criticized Wall Street and held on to standard left-wing positions, her record on Israel has been, at best, mixed.
First Muslim Women in US Congress Misled Voters About Views on Israel
Ilhan Abdullahi Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Harbi Tlaib of Michigan will be the first two Muslim women ever to serve in the US Congress.
US Congress Votes into Law $38 billion Defense Aid to Israel
Bill ensures 10-year memorandum of understanding with Israel would not be affected by budgetary wars, boosts U.S. war-reserve stockpile in Israel.
Anti-Israel Democrat Wins Minnesota Primary
Ilhan Omar, who has labeled Israel as an “apartheid regime” that has “hypnotized the world,” is favored to take a seat in Congress after winning her Democratic primary on Tuesday in Minnesota.
Time for Treasury Dept. to Designate Palestinian Leaders as Terrorists
With the recent passage of the Taylor Force Act, Congress called on the Palestinian Authority “to stop payments for acts of terrorism … and to repeal the laws authorizing such payments.”
Congress Applauded for Bipartisan Anti-Semitism Awareness Act
The bill gives federal authorities a definition of anti-Semitism to investigate behaviors not protected by the First Amendment such as assault, battery and vandalism.
‘Pervasive Pattern of Political Bias?’
Facebook’s chief executive Mark Zuckerberg was questioned by Congress for allowing a consulting firm to use personal data for political advertizing.
US Increases Missile Defense Aid For Israel To Record $705 Million
‘We are grateful for the assistance and the uncompromising commitment of the administration and Congress to Israel’s security,’ said Defense Minister Liberman,
Senate, House Resolutions Slam UNESCO, Support Jewish Jerusalem
“This resolution reaffirms the profound historical connection of the Jewish people to Jerusalem that has existed for thousands of years.”
