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Hagai Angrest, who got the first proof of life of his 21-year-old son, Matan, last week, told JNS: “We know today he is alive but tomorrow, we don’t know what will happen.”
The more than 180-year-old Jewish nonprofit also urged caution about reducing foreign aid, including for Israel.
“Jewish roots in this region span centuries and we must recognize that fact in both word and deed,” wrote the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
“Evil doesn’t touch it. This is unthinkable savagery and hatred,” wrote Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina.
“He was really a right and wrong kind of guy, a standup guy,” Chris Edmonds said of his late father, U.S. Army Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds.
The U.S.-Israel alliance has never been stronger, which will assist in achieving all of the objectives of the war against Hamas, the Israeli premier told a visiting congressional delegation.
Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) said of the hostages held captive by terrorists in the Gaza Strip: “We will not rest until every one is returned home and reunited with their families.”
The first arms package will begin delivering a wide array of munitions to the Jewish state this year.
“The friendship between the United States and Israel strengthens both of our countries,” stated Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
“There is no reason why this should not be the law of the land,” said Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a lead sponsor of the bill. “It’s time that everyone understood—and there is no confusion—what antisemitism is.”
“President Trump’s peace through strength is delivering for Americans,” stated Sen. Joni Ernst. “Now, we must bring all our citizens home.”
“If the Iranian ayatollah and his henchman obtain a nuclear weapon, it would be one of the most destabilizing and dangerous events in world history,” Sen. Lindsey Graham stated.
