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
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
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
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
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
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
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