Tag: Senate

Bush personally supervised the US military's part of the 1985 rescue of Ethiopian Jewry, and in 1991 supported Operation Solomon, which brought 14,000 more Ethiopian Jews to Israel.

The political action committee of the left-wing Israel group J Street batted just under 43 percent on Tuesday night, as most of their endorsed candidates in competitive races wound up losing their bid.

Senator Kyl secured funding for the Arrow missile defense system and pressured President Obama against recognizing a Palestinian state.

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.

Spain's Constitutional Court has begun legal proceedings against the Catalan Parliament's declaration of independence.

Senator Cruz's resolution proposes that the Senate condemns any past, present, or future efforts at UNESCO to delegitimize Israel through attempts to rewrite and deny the history of Jerusalem.

Five people were wounded, including House Majority Whip US Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, who is reported in stable condition. The gunman is in custody.

It will be the first time the system has been used to intercept an ICBM.

The new Senate sanctions bill, with 48 co-sponsors, imposes sanctions on anyone connected to Iran’s ballistic missile program, including corporations doing business with the program.

Friedman is expected to quickly leave for Israel where he has long maintained a residence in Jerusalem.

Marco Rubio said what needed to be said at the David Friedman hearing.

Friedman: As Ambassador I will represent this administration's policies not my own; and I will welcome all Americans, of every political view, when they visit Israel.

PA's Abbas told French Pres. Hollande, "If the colonization continues, I would have no other choice; it would not be my fault."

The law allows the heirs six years to sue in US court from the day they become aware of the existence and location of the looted object.

Trump's view on third-trimester abortion conflicts with mainstream Jewish halakha.

"If we are helping to radicalize Yemenis against us ... how can that be in our security interest?" Senator Murphy asked.

A bipartisan committee has been tasked with investigating political organizations that are funded with money from foreign governments, such as the V15 organization.

Cardin and Schumer called on their colleagues in both chambers to quickly advance the legislation when Congress reconvenes in September.

Republicans in both houses have launched parallel efforts to compel the State Department to go on the record with who qualifies as a “Palestinian refugee.”

The legislation is sponsored by Republican senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn of Texas and Democratic senators Chuck Schumer of New York and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.

How do you fight an opponent who wins by manipulating through media and drowning out opposing voices?

Senate Democrats went against the wishes of the Obama administration, which warned the bill could expose Americans overseas to legal risks.

I and members of Congress are working and fighting vigorously with every discovery of BDS and boycott of Israel, Ryan emphasized.

The Vice President bared his heart and emotions in a packed synagogue, saying the biggest factor is if he has the "emotional energy."

Oregon's Jeff Merkley announced he is backing the nuclear deal, leaving Obama only three shy of a veto-proof majority.

He will arrive Sunday and will be "updated on strategic issues," meaning Iran.

Politicians always remember you when they need you, and no one remembers better than President Barack Obama.

Las Vegas Sun newspaper owner Brian Greenspun hosted the fundraiser for a Democratic party candidate to replace retiring Sen. Reid.

Maryland's Senators have not yet decided whether or not to join Schumer and Menendez and vote against ObamaDeal.

The Obama administration also promises not sell F-35 to any other Middle East country - but for how long?