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Former House speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) speaking on the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. Photo by Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images.

Asked why no Palestinian on DNC dais, Pelosi says speakers could’ve brought up ceasefire but didn’t

“We don’t have every nationality in America speak at a convention,” the former House speaker told reporters at the convention in Chicago.

Mike Wagenheim

Aug. 23, 2024

A sign featuring Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and vice-presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz at the United Center in Chicago before the start of the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 16, 2024. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images.

Jewish NGOs to host sideline events at Democratic National Convention

Chicago has yet to issue permit for pro-Israel demonstrators, despite massive number of Hamas-supporting protesters expected.

Mike Wagenheim

Aug. 18, 2024

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), ranking Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, addresses U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Feb. 23, 2016, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., during a discussion the Obama administration's 2017 federal budget request. Credit: U.S. State Department.

US-Israel relations bigger than politics, says Jewish senator presiding over Netanyahu speech

"It's foundation is cemented in the ties between our people," said Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin.

JNS Staff

July 24, 2024

An Israeli Air Force F-15 fighter jet at the Tel Nof Airbase on Jan. 1, 2024. Photo by Moshe Shai/Flash90.

Key Democrat holdouts green-light major Israel arms sale

Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) signed the deal, which includes 50 F-15s worth $18 bil after months of intense pressure from the Biden administration and pro-Israel advocates.

Erez Linn

June 18, 2024

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.). Credit: Sen. Ben Cardin website.

ICC warrants put hostage rescues at risk, bipartisan group of senators

“We have great confidence in the Israeli judicial system’s ability to administer justice,” the eight U.S. senators stated.

May 21, 2024

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered remarks at an event honoring the work and lives of 60 diplomats who helped Jews fleeing the Nazis, as recognized by the Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act, Jan. 23, 2023. Credit: Courtesy.

Cardin honors diplomats who helped Jews fleeing Nazis during World War II

“We must correct disinformation and denialism about the dangers of prejudice,” said the senior senator from Maryland.

Jan. 24, 2024

Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin to retire in 2024

In a video announcing his retirement, the Jewish Democratic senator from Maryland referred to “tikkun olam” and “tzedakah.”

May 3, 2023

Elizabeth Frawley Bagley, the Biden administration's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Photo: John Tran

An anti-Semite should never be a US ambassador

The Biden administration should drop its nomination of Elizabeth Frawley Bagley for ambassador to Brazil.

Farley Weiss

June 27, 2022

In northern Israel, Gantz and US lawmakers discuss region’s ‘most pressing challenges’

“We discussed the region’s most pressing challenges, starting with Iran and its destabilizing influence. We also reiterated the unwavering bond between the U.S. and Israel,” tweeted Israel’s defense minister.

Nov. 9, 2021