Tag: U.S. House of Representatives
US House passes resolution recognizing Armenian genocide, bill to sanction Turkey
The U.S. House of Representatives passed on Tuesday both a resolution recognizing the Armenian genocide and a bill to enact U.S. sanctions against Turkey for its incursion this month into northern Syria.
Reps. Greg Pence...
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...
IfNotNow activist hurls dual-loyalty charge at Democratic Jewish congressman
An activist with the anti-Israel group IfNotNow accused Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) of dual loyalty during a town hall last week with constituents.
The organization posted on Twitter a video of an audience member named...
After being granted entry by Israel to visit grandmother, Tlaib cancels West Bank trip
After rejecting entry to Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and fellow congresswoman Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Thursday due to their support for the anti-Israel BDS movement, Israel’s Interior Minister, Aryeh Deri suddenly approved on...
Israeli officials prepare for possible visit by Omar, Tlaib to Temple Mount
Israeli security officials are holding discussions in preparation for the possible visit by Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem during a planned trip to Israel and...
What Congress members did on their summer vacation in Israel
Americans spend a lot of time complaining about Congress. They complain that nothing gets done, and they carp that its members spend too much time playing politics. But whether or not you think that...
Netanyahu meets with delegation of US lawmakers in Jerusalem
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Jerusalem on Wednesday with a delegation of 41 Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), a longtime Israel ally, is leading...
Netanyahu lauds US House passing anti-BDS resolution
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing a resolution condemning the anti-BDS movement and maintaining support for Israel, business and otherwise.
“I would like to commend the U.S. House of Representatives...
A blow to BDS in the House
For one day at least, the Democratic Party’s leadership made it clear that the adults are still in charge. Representatives Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), with support from civil-rights icon Rep. John...
US House of Representatives votes to block Trump from militarily striking Iran
The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Friday to block U.S. President Donald Trump from militarily striking Iran.
The measure was added by a vote of 251-170 to a $733 billion National Defense Authorization...