Tag: U.S. Congress
Pro-Hamas group got $50 million US grant under Inflation Reduction Act, senator says
Democrats in Washington awarded a $50 million grant, under the Inflation Reduction Act, to the pro-Hamas and antisemitic group Climate Justice Alliance in December, according to Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.).
“We went to the...
Blinken denies Washington withheld intelligence from Israel about Hamas
During congressional testimony on Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken denied that the Biden administration had offered to share additional intelligence with Israel if it refrained from launching a military operation in Rafah,...
Bipartisan House bill supports stronger US-Israel healthcare ties
A new House bill, which goes by the “MIRACLE” Medical Technology Act—for “maximizing Israel-U.S. research advancement and collaborative leadership in emerging” medical tech—aims to strengthen U.S. and Israeli healthcare ties.
“Similar to the United States, Israel...
House subcommittee chair: Hamas ‘solely responsible for what is happening in Rafah’
Hamas, and not the Jewish state, is responsible for bringing Israel’s attack on Rafah on the people of Gaza, Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-Fla.) stated on Monday.
“Hamas is solely responsible for what is happening in...
House Appropriations Committee member warns schools about inaction on Jew-hatred
Rep. Susie Lee (D-Nev.), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued a statement on Tuesday about the “sharp increase in antisemitism on college campuses nationwide.”
“I respect the right to assemble and free speech....
Senate passes foreign aid package including billions for Israel
The U.S. Senate passed a $95 billion foreign aid package late Tuesday that includes $26 billion in wartime assistance for Israel and $9 billion in humanitarian aid, some of which will be allotted for...
Congress should cut Israel aid loose from Ukraine
This past weekend’s Iranian missile attack on Israel was, among other things, a wake-up call for Congress. More than six months after Oct. 7, a bill that would provide supplemental military aid to the...
Jewish groups laud bipartisan bill calling for national coordinator countering Jew-hatred
Two senators and four congressmen, from both sides of the aisle, introduced legislation this week calling for the creation of a national coordinator to counter antisemitism who would run an interagency task force.
“Antisemitism has been dramatically...
Bipartisan House bill seeks to formally designate third-largest Gaza terror group
A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday aims to designate the third-largest terror group in Gaza as a U.S. Specially Designated Global Terrorist organization for its participation in the...
Congressmen, state leaders stand with Israel six months after Hamas attack
Members of Congress offered a range of comments on and around the six-month mark since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel and kidnapped civilians to Gaza, where they continue to hold them.
“Six months ago today, Israelis...