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Dmitriy Shapiro

Dmitriy Shapiro

Dmitriy Shapiro is the Washington, D.C., correspondent for JNS.

Jeff Mendelsohn, executive director of Pro-Israel America, tweeted that “by pulling his support for the Abraham Accords, Rep. Bowman makes clear that he isn’t interested in peace. He’s only interested in placating the anti-Israel Socialist party that’s supporting him.”
The hostage-taking situation in Colleyville, Texas, wasn’t new in that it took place on Shabbat. But for an observant Jew in charge of disseminating information, it presents certain challenges.
While the growth of anti-Israel sentiment in politics is concerning, Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) is part of a new crop of young Democrats who believe that support for Israel has and will remain essential to the Democratic Party’s platform.
Just like in 2015, it is expected an agreement with Iran would be unanimously rejected by Republicans in both chambers, as well as some Democrats. While it’s unlikely that two-thirds will reject the agreement, it’s likely to be rejected by a majority vote, according to JINSA.
The main issue requested was a sizable increase in the total for security grants, from the current $180 million a year to $360 million.
Reps. Andy Levin and Haley Stevens are running in the newly formed 11th Congressional District, which will become the most Jewish district in the state. Stevens is backed by mainstream pro-Israel groups such as Pro-Israel America, while Levin is supported by J Street.
“We are grateful to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for moving ahead with this important confirmation hearing,” said Elana Broitman of the Jewish Federations of North America. “Jewish communities at home and around the world need an advocate and.”
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), said the report “belies history, facts and common sense. Israel remains the only democracy in a region of autocrats and human-rights abusers.”