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“As employers, colleges have a legal duty and moral obligation to protect staff and faculty from discrimination and harassment,” said Rep. Kevin Kiley.
Netanyahu accused the U.S. of holding back arms vital to the war effort.
The bipartisan delegation of Congress members also met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and other political leaders.
“The last thing a sovereign democracy under siege needs is a public tongue-lashing from the White House,” the senate minority leader said.
U.S. support is critical to Israel’s victory and to deter our common enemies across the world, the defense minister told the visiting delegation.
“The seeds of hate are sown long before the freshman year,” congressman Mike Kelly said.
The invitation “symbolizes the U.S. and Israel’s enduring relationship,” congressional leaders said.
“We need clarity today that America stands with Israel” and is “not confused as to whom we support, Israel or Hamas,” Sen. Ted Cruz told JNS.
The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs denies it operated a fake social media campaign to influence U.S. congresspeople.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill express support for the stance.
“Absent decisive leadership at the White House, Congress must stand in the breach defending our allies and our sovereignty,” said Rep. Chip Roy, of Texas.
“President Biden’s comprehensive proposal sets the stage for a just and lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinian people,” Hakeem Jeffries stated.
