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Congress Members Push for Suspending US Assistance to Lebanese Armed Forces

Signees of a letter state that Hezbollah and the LAF “are no longer two separate entities,” adding that “by continuing to provide this assistance we are contravening U.S. law by funding a terrorist organization.”

US House Democrats Block Anti-BDS Bill H.R. 5595

The Democrats just gave a boost to the anti-Israel BDS movement.

US State Department Approves Possible Aircraft, Equipment Sale to Israel

The sale is valued at around $2.4 billion. Congress has 15 days to consider the Israeli request.

Sanders Would Move Embassy Back to Tel Aviv, Calls Netanyahu ‘Reactionary Racist’

On the embassy in Jerusalem, Bloomberg disagreed with Bernie's move idea: “It was done and you will have to leave it there,” he said.

In Wake of Jewish Delegation’s Visit Saudi FM Denies Any Relations with Israel

King Salman bin Abdulaziz phoned Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas "to underscore Saudi Arabia’s firm position on the Palestinian cause."

US House Passes Multiple Measures to Curb Military Action by Trump on Iran

We need to reassert our congressional authority,” said Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.). “The repeal of it is long overdue.”

Dalia for Congress

A female, Muslim, refugee from the Middle East, running for US Congress -- sounds familiar.

More Than 120 Members of Congress Express Support for Anti-Israel Group

Democratic 2020 presidential candidates Warren, Klobuchar, Bennett and Steyer issued letters of support.

Pelosi to Force Trump to Seek House Approval for Future Attacks on Iran

Would lawmakers neuter the presidency over an insult? Pettier things have happened.

In Effort to Concede Presidency Dems Attack Trump for Eliminating Iranian War Criminal

The men and women who are eager to take on Trump next November have decided to make it easier for him to wipe the floor with whomever they send to the ring.

3 Democrats Voted Against Trump’s Impeachment, 1 Will Switch Parties

Democrats have managed to injure the president, by forcing him to deal with his impeachment as part of his 2020 campaign, or risk losing the independent vote.

US House of Representatives Passes Resolution Reaffirming Support for Two-State Solution

The final tally was 226 in favor, 188 against, and two present—with most Democrats voting for it, and most Republicans voting against it.

Sanders, Warren, Quick to Reject US Statement on Legality of Jewish Settlements

Pompeo enraged the Stalinist faction of the Democratic party, who immediately took to Twitter to set things right.

US Reversing Northeastern Syria Pullout, Will Add Tanks

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov insisted that "only the Russian units are present in Syria legitimately at the invitation of the Syrian leadership."

Tlaib & Omar’s Itinerary Reveals Sole Purpose of Visit is to Harm Israel, Says...

"The organization that is funding their trip is MIFTAH, which is an avid supporter of BDS, and among whose members are those who have expressed support for terrorism against Israel."

Report: Netanyahu Considering Trump’s Request to Ban Tlaib, Omar

The two are expected to take advantage of the visit to embark on a harsh attack on Israel.

IfNotNow Annoyed: 2 Debates, 20 Democrats, Not One Word About ‘Occupation’

Emma asks sheepishly: "Can you donate $5 to make sure we can make the Occupation a central issue in the next debates?"

Trump Approved Military Strikes Against Iran Then Changed his Mind

Congressional leaders were briefed in the Situation Room. When they came out, Congressional Democrats urged the president to ask Congress for authorization for military action.

16 House Republicans Demand Twitter Ban Hamas

They reminded Dorsey his company had already banned ISIS and Hezbollah, and argued that, like those two, Hamas also advocates the indiscriminate murder of Jews.

What Are They Going to Do, Kill Us All?

"It couldn't possibly happen here" is probably the most notorious comforting line spoken by Jews since the first Pharaonic policeman entered the first Israelite hut demanding to be handed the newborn Jewish male child to be drowned in the Nile.

Jews Struggle with our Sages’ Teaching that Gentiles Hate Us

The only one so far who has offered a straight-forward, practical, if only partial, remedy, was President Donald Trump.

House Passes Resolution Condemning Antisemitism, Islamophobia amid Omar’s Latest Antisemitic Remarks

The final tally of the legislation, which defines anti-Semitism as “the centuries-old bigotry and form of racism faced by Jewish people simply because they are Jews,” was 407-23.

Evangelical Leader: Ilhan Omar Violated Federal Statute Fundraising for Muslim Brotherhood Charities

Omar was a keynote speaker for Islamic Relief USA in Tampa, FL last month and will be keynote speaker at an upcoming Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) fundraiser in Los Angeles.

Surprising Republicans, Democratic House Unanimously Condemns Anti-Semitism

The Democrats are determined to never again fall into these Republican traps, which Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic leadership have already taken care of when they condemned Ilhan Omar.

Congressman Seeks to Block Rashida Tlaib from Leading Delegation to Judea, Samaria

“I am writing to express my extreme concern,” wrote Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas). “This action, from an outspoken supporter of the ‘BDS’ Israel boycott movement ... is both ill-conceived and inconsistent with our national values.”

The First Actual Palestinian-American in Congress (and He Was Jewish)

Did you know that there was a Palestinian-American in the House long before anyone else, who was in fact the only one who was actually a citizen of “Palestine,” and who had a Palestinian passport? And that he was Jewish?

Senate Anti BDS Legislation Stops 4 Votes Short of 60

The bill's opponents included Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT).

Trump: With the Billions We Give Them, Israel Can Manage the Syria Withdrawal

Here's the troublesome point: Israel has not complained about the American withdrawal from Syria, not publicly, anyway.

Nadler Alerts DOJ, FBI, DHS Concerning Hate Crimes, White Supremacy

To date, the Administration has provided little or no substantive response to these requests, according to a Nadler press release.

Re-Grouping After the U.S. Elections – From Jerusalem With Love [audio]

Orly shares with the listeners about her own run for office in a past U.S. election.

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