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The next Israeli government will need to pay “very close attention” to U.S. developments; “invest a good part of their time” in talking to all elements of the Jewish community; and “heal some of the wounds to the best of their ability while sustaining bipartisanship,” says Eran Lerman, vice president of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security.
Report: Trump warned Saudis to cut oil supplies or could lose military support
The pressure was key to a U.S. campaign for a global deal to cut oil output because of a drop in demand due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The president cited signing an executive order in December combating anti-Semitism, especially directed towards college campuses, as how his administration has been fighting bigotry against Jews.
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s embrace of J Street’s endorsement comes at a time when many are concerned about the erosion of support for Israel within the Democratic Party, especially with far-left Democrats like Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) openly endorsing the BDS movement.
“I like that the president warned an adversary. That’s what he’s doing,” said Gen. John Hyten, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
“Far too many Americans of Jewish faith still face persecution,” said U.S. President Donald Trump.
US freezes WHO funding pending a review of its coronavirus response
World Health Organization “failed its basic duty,” says Trump • U.N. Secretary General António Guterres: WHO is “absolutely critical” to combating coronavirus pandemic, now is not time to end support for it.
“The president and the prime minister also discussed critical bilateral and regional issues,” according to the White House.
The Senate passed the resolution last month 55-45. It now goes to the president, who is expected to veto it.
Republican Jewish Coalition conference postponed amid spread of coronavirus
The news comes in the wake of the White House officially declaring the coronavirus a pandemic in an address by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The trial, which will last for months, is enraging Hamas members and supporters all over the world and illustrates the depth of the rift between Gaza and Riyadh.
The tally of the War Powers Resolution was 55-45.
