Tag: Israel
A Watershed Moment for the Politics of Israel, Courtesy of Chuck Schumer
Republicans have long sought to make Israel a partisan issue, framing their party as the only one truly supportive of the Jewish state. The Senate maj [...]
Schumer Urges New Leadership in Israel, Calling Netanyahu an Obstacle to Peace
The top Senate Democrat, the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the United States, spoke from the Senate floor to condemn Prime Minister Benja [...]
Senators Urge Biden to Stop Arming Israel, Citing Violation of U.S. Aid Law
An independent and seven Democrats argued in a letter that the administration had run afoul of a part of a law that bars military aid from going to an [...]
Cameron urges Israel to fix Gaza aid shortages
The foreign secretary describes Israel's failure to take steps to allow in more aid 'incredibly frustrating'
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Cameron to warn Israel minister over Gaza aid
The foreign secretary says there is "dreadful suffering" in Gaza, as he is due to meet minister Benny Gantz later.
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What Happened in the Michigan Democratic Primary
President Biden handily won the primary, but tens of thousands in the swing state voted “uncommitted” over his support for Israel.
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Young Voters Say Their Discontent Goes Deeper Than Israel and Gaza
“If you’re a Democratic incumbent running for re-election, young voters are an essential part of your coalition,” an independent pollster said, pointi [...]
Yellen Urges Israel to Restore Economic Ties to West Bank
The Treasury secretary said she called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to reduce barriers to commerce for Palestinians.
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Lula and Blinken meet in Brasília and avoid discussing Israel Statement
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken took advantage of their meeting at the Palácio do Planalto on Wednesday [...]
FBI Director Wray Makes Secret Trip to Israel
FBI Director Wray Makes Secret Trip to Israel
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Biden and Jordan’s King Call on Israel to Protect Palestinians in Rafah
King Abdullah said an Israeli invasion of Rafah was “certain to produce another humanitarian catastrophe.”
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Democratic Divide Over Israel Drives a Left vs. Left Fight for a House Seat
Wesley Bell, a leader in the progressive prosecutors movement, will take on Representative Cori Bush of Missouri, in St. Louis.
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Labour candidate Azhar Ali apologises for Israel comments
In the recording, which has not been heard by the BBC, Mr Ali is alleged to have said: "The Egyptians are saying that they warned Israel 10 days earli [...]
Senators Work Into Weekend on Ukraine and Israel Bill as G.O.P. Slows Progress
The $95 billion package appeared on track for eventual passage, but Republicans who killed a bipartisan version were still trying to make changes.
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As Biden Shifts on Israel, Top Aide Expresses Regret for ‘Missteps’
In a closed-door meeting, the aide offered some of the administration’s clearest notes of contrition for its response to the Gaza war, a sign of risin [...]