Pro-Israel Groups Urge Passage of Taylor Force Act as Bill Hits Snag in Senate
While some may support the idea of holding the Palestinian Authority (PA) accountable for rewarding terror, there is some hesitation that cutting off US funding would destabilize the PA.
‘We Don’t Care About Anti-Semitism in This Office,’ Senate Aide Allegedly Says
A senior policy adviser to U.S. Senator, Patty Murray (D-Wash.) allegedly told the head of a pro-Israel organization, “we don’t care about anti-Semitism in this office.”
Senate, House Resolutions Slam UNESCO, Support Jewish Jerusalem
“This resolution reaffirms the profound historical connection of the Jewish people to Jerusalem that has existed for thousands of years.”
Jewish and Christian Leaders Celebrate Passing of Anti-Hezbollah Senate Bill
The Senate bill, backed by Sen. Marco Rubio and Sen. Jeanne Shaeen, imposing sanctions and punishments on Hezbollah and its affiliates passed unanimously.
Shift Towards Bringing Bible, God and Houses of Worship Into Public Arena
While the role of religion in public life has long been controversial, recent months have seen a shift towards bringing the Bible, God, and houses of worship into the public arena.
Taylor Force Act Passes Senate Committee
With bipartisan backing, the Taylor Force act was approved by the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on Thursday. The act, named after an American veteran slain by a Palestinian while visiting Israel in 2016, will cut US funding to the Palestinian Authority if it does not stop paying salaries to terrorists and their families. […]
US Senate Unanimously Votes to Move Embassy to Jerusalem
The U.S. Senate urged President Donald Trump to fulfill his campaign promise of relocating the American embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, unanimously passing legislation in support of the move Monday.
Congress to Investigate Obama for Possible Iran Deal Improprieties
Republican leaders of the House oversight committee announced on Friday that they are investigating whether the Obama administration undermined an ongoing effort that was preventing illegal Iranian weapons smuggling, jeopardizing US security, in order to push through the nuclear deal with Iran.
All 100 US Senators Demand End to UN’s ‘Anti-Israel Agenda’
The letter called on UN head Guterres to “ensure that Israel is treated neither better nor worse than any other U.N. member in good standing.”
David Friedman Confirmed as US Ambassador to Israel, Will Live in Jerusalem
The U.S. Senate Thursday confirmed the nomination of David Friedman, President Donald Trump’s much-debated pick as ambassador to Israel, in a 52-46 vote that largely fell along party lines.
