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Republicans ask UNRWA Head to Testify Publicly Before Congress

“It is now more important than ever that the American people hear from you directly in a public setting,” the Republican letter says.

House Republican Says Hamas Should Be Killed and the World Is Outraged

Some individuals acquire their share in the World-to-Come in one moment.

House GOP Rejects Senate Compromise Aid Package, with Billions for Israel

GOP leaders, who proposed stand-alone Israel funding, said the Senate bill is “dead on arrival,” for insufficiently addressing the immigration crisis on the U.S. southern border.

Rashida Tlaib, Cori Bush Vote to Allow Oct. 7 Attackers into US

The two “squad” members were the lone votes against the “No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act.”

Senate, House Democrats Push Palestinian State

Forty-eight of 100 lawmakers in the upper chamber joined the call.

US History Made: House Speaker McCarthy Ousted from Office

GOP Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina was named interim Speaker to serve until a new leader is selected.

House Votes to Cut Salary of Suspended Iran Envoy, Continue to Fund UNRWA

Congress also voted overwhelmingly to keep the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem and maintain the terror designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

McCarthy Names Members of House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group

For the first time in history, House and Knesset members will have “a forum to engage directly,” said the House speaker.

Reinvigorating Bipartisan Support for Israel

Bipartisan support is seeing some erosion, but not as much as some might gleefully celebrate.

Biden Calls Bibi as Herzog Arrives to Address Joint Session of Congress

Biden is allegedly withholding the invitation over his opposition to the Israeli government's planned judicial reforms.

Did Haym Salomon Really Finance The American Revolution?

One of the most fascinating figures in American Jewish history is Haym Salomon (1740-1785).

Herzog (Not Bibi) to Address Joint Session of Congress in July

The White House is still snubbing the Prime Minister of Israel.

Former ‘Miss Iraq’ Sarah Idan to Vie for Adam Schiff’s Congressional Seat

“Our democracy is fundamentally at stake,” said the Baghdad native, 33, who fled her country after posing in a selfie with “Miss Israel” in 2017.

House Subcommittee to Investigate Rep. Santos, Who Has Claimed Jewish Ancestry

“Now Congress is one step closer to holding its most corrupt member accountable,” tweeted Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.).

Kevin McCarthy Short of Votes in House GOP Vote for Speaker

Until the selection is made, all business will be halted in the chamber – including the swearing-in of members and other important actions.

Jewish Federations, Orthodox Union Applaud Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Spending Bill

Bill includes funding for synagogue security, action against antisemitism and aid to Holocaust survivors

Congress Substantially Strengthens Federal Security Grants for Jewish & Other Nonprofits

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program is a federal program that assists nonprofits at high risk of terrorist attack to obtain equipment that will help secure their facilities.

Jewish Dems Laud ‘Historic Day’ as Jeffries Tapped as House Minority Leader

Hakeem Jeffries “worked tirelessly to make sure Israel has the tools to defend itself,” said Democratic Majority for Israel CEO Mark Mellman.

Members of Congress Urge State Department to Act Swiftly on Antisemitic Incidents

75 members of Congress reminded Antony Blinken of the multiple acts of anti-Semitism of the past 21 months.

With Just One ‘No’ Vote, House Passes Resolution Condemning Antisemitism

“To suggest there is not a need to combat anti-Semitism is not only offensive, but it’s also simply ignorant,” said Rabbi Shlomo Litvin, chairman of the Kentucky Jewish Council and director of Chabad of the Bluegrass, after Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) was the only member of Congress to oppose the resolution.

House Votes to Bestow Medal of Honor on Last Surviving Nuremberg Prosecutor

Ben Ferencz, honored earlier this year by the State of Florida, was 27 when served as a Nazi prosecutor after the end of World War II.

RJC Endorses 14 More Candidates for 2022 Midterms

The organization previously endorsed six candidates, bringing its total number of endorsements to 20.

Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Authorize Supplying Israel with Bunker-Buster Bombs

It requires the U.S. Department of Defense to consult with Israel on its capability to deter threats from Iran and provide a report to Congress.

Rep. Andrew Garbarino Says Trip to Israel Was ‘Eye-Opening’ in Relation to Security, Defense

“I feel like it should be required for a member of Congress to go just so they can see it, especially the ones that are on the other side of the issue,” said the 37-year-old Republican representing New York.

New York Rep. Bowman’s Drops Support for Abraham Accords Bill, Decision Draws Fire

Jeff Mendelsohn, executive director of Pro-Israel America, tweeted that “by pulling his support for the Abraham Accords, Rep. Bowman makes clear that he isn’t interested in peace. He’s only interested in placating the anti-Israel Socialist party that’s supporting him.”

Major Jewish Groups Urge Senate to Take Immediate Action to Replenish Iron Dome

The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelming approved (420-9) legislation last September to provide $1 billion in funds, but the legislation has since stalled in the Senate.

Israeli Lawmakers Herald Launch of Abraham Accords Caucus in Congress

The Biden administration has signaled that it is working to expand the circle with Muslim-majority countries like Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, the Maldives, Comoros, Kuwait and Qatar.

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