Alejandro Mayorkas
In its claim that Rep. Mark Green’s statement was antisemitic, the White House cited an AJC glossary that appears to suggest that the U.S. education secretary is also antisemitic.
“Israel’s fight is the fight of the entire civilized world,” said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).
Many are hailing Israel’s admission as historic, while critics say that Washington’s strict requirements could compromise Israeli security.
The final decision rests with the secretary of homeland security, who is expected to announce Israel’s admission on Sept. 28.
Washington and Jerusalem share information to fight terrorism, strengthen cybersecurity, foster trade and promote travel that benefit both constituencies, said U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.
In advance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, B’nai B’rith gathers global leaders, including new German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, to formulate plans to fight Holocaust denial and anti-Semitism.
On a tour of the United States, Israeli Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked also met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill about ways to partner on emerging technology and the Iranian threat.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas reportedly told a tourist-industry gathering that Israel, Cyprus, Bulgaria and Romania are the four “candidates in the pipeline.”
“It is time for the citizens of Israel to feel the close relationship with our most important ally when they want to visit,” said Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan.
A letter to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas provides historical, legal, legislative and moral background information explaining why the current regulations should not be changed.
Alejandro Mayorkas “was very helpful in the implementation” of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, said the Jewish organization.