Tag: Congress
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.
Trump Suspends Sale of F-35s to Turkey
In July, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis wrote the Senate recommending that it not remove Turkey from the F-35 program in which it has participated since 1999.
NY-Based Orthodox Union Urges Trump Administration to Reconsider Tax on Synagogue, Day School Employees
"For some of these organizations, the cost of preparing and filing the tax return could exceed the actual tax," the OU wrote.
Endowment for Middle East Truth Praises Congress for Restricting F-35 Sales to Turkey
If Turkey also receives the F-35s from the US, operating its S-400 Russian missile system alongside the F-35s would expose the jet’s secrets to the Russians.
RJC to Spend $500,000 Attacking Anti-Israel House Challenger in Pennsylvania
On Monday, Democratic House candidate Wallace celebrated on Facebook his J Street endorsement.
PBS Interview Reveals Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Knows Nothing about Israel
On May 14, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the newest star of the leftwing of the Democratic party, tweeted, in reaction to an Al Jazeera story on...
Jewish-Owned Chelsea Football Club, WJC, Launch ‘Red Card for Hate’
The competition will expand to Germany and France for a following round next year, in response to high-demand from soccer clubs across Europe.
Exclusive: A Chat with Manhattan Millennial Naomi Levin, Challenger to Democratic Congressman Jerrold Nadler
"It’s important that we have a strong and cooperative relationship with our allies in the fight against extremism. We have a lot to learn from Israel..."
Congress to Ban F-35 Sale to Turkey
Russia and Turkey could run tests to discover the vulnerabilities of the F-35, and once Russia and Turkey have it, Iran will have it as well.
Jerusalem-Based Institute Pushing US Bill for PA School Curriculum Transparency
“Congressman Young’s vision in initiating and introducing this bill is timely, remarkable, and potentially extremely significant in offering young Palestinians a peaceful vision for the future.”
Hamas Outraged by US ‘Human Shields Prevention Act’
"These accusations . . . will ultimately pave the way for targeting the Palestinian legitimate right of resisting an occupying force as stipulated by the international law.”
Trump’s New Peace Plan: Palestinian State and Settlements
Israeli officials are saying that Trump and his administration have not yet decided who is the obstacle to the negotiations – Israel or the PA.
Bipartisan Congressional and Knesset Declaration Calls for Recognition of Israel as a Jewish State
Congressmen and MKs: Territorial concessions have not brought peace and Israel should be encouraged to use all diplomatic, economic and military tools to end the conflict
Obama Agent J Street Campaigning to Push Congress to Block Trump’s Killing Iran Deal
This is a case of Diaspora Jews receiving millions of dollars from anti-Israel sources to contribute to the future demise of the Jewish State.
GOP Congressman Steve Scalise Back in ICU, Listed in Serious Condition
Rep. Scalise was behind the Congressional resolution in January 2017 slamming UN Security Council Resolution 2334 accusing Israel of “flagrant violations” of international law.
9/11 families Sue Saudi Arabia in Manhattan Federal Court
Fifteen out of the 19 9/11 hijackers were Saudi nationals and three of them had previously worked for the kingdom.
JCC Association Thanks Congress for Call to Address Bomb Threats
The letter was sent to Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, and FBI Director James Comey.
Lobbyist: Congress Open to Rethinking Two-State Solution
"Congress is willing to hold hearings about other options for the Israel-Palestinian story other than the two-state solution."
Paul Ryan on UNSCR 2334
Speaker Paul Ryan discusses the UNSC Resolution 2334 and the betrayal of Israel.
Report: US Ambassador To Israel May Work Sans Embassy in Jerusalem
What do you call a Consulate if the Ambassador works and lives there full time in residence?
PM Netanyahu Thanks Congress for Its Vote Against UN’s Anti-Israel Resolution [video]
Netanyahu thanked America and Congress for it's support.
Jews 2nd Largest Religious Group in 115th Congress
The group that's most underrepresented are the religiously unaffiliated, which accounts for 23% of the general public but is represented by only 0.2% of Congress.
Will Congress Support Cutbacks In UN Funding?
It’s also worthy of note that J Street stands out as one of the few organizations supporting the UN’s censure of Israel.
Senator Boxer Wants to Abolish Electoral College
"In 2012, Donald Trump tweeted, 'The electoral college is a disaster for a democracy,'" Boxer said in her statement. "I couldn't agree more. One person, one vote!"
Albany Beat
We have to be very clear-headed and cautious about what is said because what is said by the U.S. president is paid minute attention to by the rest of the world.
Jewish Numbers Grow in Congress, Republicans Take Both Houses
Jewish lawmakers have increased their numbers in the U.S. House of Representatives, and the GOP swept both houses of Congress.
Netanyahu: US Never Offered Us More than $38 Billion
Netanyahu played down "all kinds of background noise and disinformation about the agreement."
Ground Zero for the Iran Deal: Rosenthal Versus Nadler
"This district is literally Ground Zero and our representative supported the Iran Deal? Is no one paying attention," Rosenthal queries.
Analysis: Obama $38 Billion MOU Designed to Shackle Congress, Fight Not Over
Did Netanyahu sign the MOU in return for an Obama promise to leave him alone between Nov. 9 and January 17?
Clinton Aide Skips Subpoena, IT Specialists Cite Fifth Amendment at Clinton ‘Emailgate’ Hearing
The plot thickens as a Clinton aide flatly refuses to appear, even under subpoena, at a Congressional committee hearing over his former boss's private server. Two out of three IT specialists refused to talk.