Al Sharpton said to be appalled by Palestinian pay-for-slay policy

The longtime civil-rights activist, who is trying to dispel past charges of inciting violence against Jews in New York City, met with the longtime leader of the Zionist Organization of America.
Pro-Israel groups want Ilhan Omar bounced from House Foreign Affairs Committee

Several Jewish and pro-Israel groups welcomed received news of the likely removal of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) from the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, in the wake of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) long-standing pledge. The new Congress with its Republican majority in the House of Representatives will be sworn in next month […]
Islamist Group’s Antisemitic Report Blames Election Losses on the Jews

Americans for Justice in Palestine Action declares “millions of dollars from right-wing Zionist organizations” defeated anti-Israel candidates.
Time to Start Crediting the Christians

On Monday, when Israelis and Jews around the world rejoice at this formal declaration by America of Jerusalem as Israel’s historic and eternal capital, Jews will not be able to take credit. The credit for the embassy’s move goes to Christian Zionists.
‘Welcome to the United States Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel’

Ambassador David Friedman welcomed a jubilant crowd to the United States embassy in Jerusalem, Israel, drawing a first standing ovation at the words ‘Jerusalem, Israel.’
President Trump May Recognize Jerusalem, But State Department Doesn’t

Despite President Trump’s landmark speech acknowledging Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, his State Department has not changed its policy regarding the Israeli status of the city.
Trump Team ‘Working Very Hard’ on Mideast Peace Plan: Ambassador David Friedman

Ambassador Friedman said that more information about the Trump administration’s plan will be publicized in “a few months.”
Jewish Groups Call Trump’s Islam Speech “Refreshing” Change of US Attitudes

Jewish groups praised President Donald Trump’s historic speech in Saudi Arabia calling on Muslim countries to confront Islamic extremism.
6 Out of 7 Countries Banned By Trump Don’t Let Israelis In

Six of the seven Muslim-majority nations covered by President Donald Trump’s temporary travel ban currently deny entry to travelers who hold Israeli passports.
Israeli Leaders Welcome President Trump With Open Arms

Israeli and American-Jewish leaders congratulated President Donald Trump on his swearing-in Friday, as the new Republican commander-in-chief promised an “America First” agenda in his inaugural speech.