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“Anti-BDS legislation is about commercial activities, not about people’s ability to speak,” says the 33-year-old. “People are free to criticize Israel; that is a protected right. But organized boycotting and divestment with the support of state, local or federal government is not acceptable.”
“We pride ourselves as being a home for every Jew—a welcoming environment for everybody,” said Rabbi Moshe Bleich. “The last thing we would want is that people should not feel safe and not feel comfortable to come to a synagogue.”
“The question is whether the sides can manage the escalation and what steps Washington needs to take to re-establish a level of deterrence,” Security Studies Group senior fellow Matthew Brodsky told JNS.
Reps. Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) and Rick Allen (R-Ga.) each introduced an amendment to cut 2.1 percent and 1 percent, respectively, of the State and Foreign Operations budget across the board.
Palestinian Authority spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh said “any meeting, whether in Bahrain or elsewhere and without the legitimate Palestinian endorsement, proves that Washington cannot and will not succeed on its own in achieving anything.”
“There is a long tradition of members of Congress saying dumb things; nevertheless, this comment belongs in the Hall of Fame. It’s not anti-Semitic. It’s too sloppy for that,” historian Gil Troy told JNS.
“The action is being taken to ensure the safety and welfare of our military personnel throughout the region and to protect our national interests,” said Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan.
“However, it is irresponsible, immoral and unproductive for taxpayer dollars to fund overtly biased advocacy under the guise of academic discourse,” wrote U.S. Rep. George Holding.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warns of possible military action as Iran seeks to undermine America and its imposed sanctions.