Tag: Foreign Aid
Bernie’s Gaza aid farce exposes J Street’s false front
The still-crowded 2020 Democratic presidential field proved to be a godsend for the left-wing J Street lobby. It gained attention for its annual conference this week due to the presence of five presidential candidates....
Democrat Rep. Nita Lowey announces retirement, pro-Israel sector lauds her support
U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.) announced on Thursday that she won’t seek re-election next year, following a three-decade-long career in Congress as a staunch supporter of the U.S.-Israel relationship.
“As the chairwoman of the appropriations...
Sanders says he would ‘absolutely’ consider cutting US military aid to Israel
Vermont senator and leading 2020 Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders would “absolutely” weigh withholding U.S. military aid to Israel to pressure the Jewish state into making policy changes.
Speaking with Jon Favreau on his...