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Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.). Credit: Official Photo/U.S. Congress via Wikimedia Commons.

Don’t pit Israeli aid against domestic priorities, congressman says

Attendees of a Congressional Israel Allies Caucus reception in Washington support the Jewish state unanimously, but with clear policy differences.

November 17, 2023

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers departing remarks during a visit to Israel, Oct. 18, 2023. Source: YouTube.

Biden promise to Israel: ‘You’ll get what you need,’ secures pledge for Gaza aid

"Hamas committed atrocities that recall the worst ravages of ISIS, unleashing pure unadulterated evil upon the world," the U.S. president said.

October 18, 2023

Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.). Credit: U.S. House of Representatives Official Photo.

Rep. Tenney to introduce bill to increase Israeli Iron Dome funding

"I also call on President Biden to use the powers granted to him by Congress to provide Israel the resources she needs for Operation Swords of Iron," said Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.).

October 8, 2023

An Iron Dome battery in Ashkelon fires interceptor missiles at rockets fired from the Gaza Strip, Aug. 7, 2022. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

Iron Dome activated against unidentified aircraft in Gaza

Two interceptors were fired and a loud explosion was reportedly heard over the Palestinian coastal enclave.

August 21, 2023

An Iron Dome air-defense system deployed near Ashdod, Aug. 5, 2022. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90.

This is not the moment to end US aid to Israel

The Jewish state can live without it, but cutting military assistance to show disdain for Netanyahu and his voters now would be a dangerous step towards ending the alliance.

Jonathan S. Tobin

August 9, 2023

An Israel Air Force strike on an Islamic Jihad target in the Gaza Strip, May 9, 2023. Photo by Atia Mohammed/Flash90.

In response to Gaza rockets, IDF strikes Hamas weapons facilities

"The IDF holds Hamas responsible for all activities emanating from Gaza and will face the consequences of security violations against Israel," the Israel Defense Forces stated.

July 5, 2023

Rockets are fired from Gaza towards Israel, in the southern Gaza Strip, on May 10, 2023. Photo by Atia Mohammed/Flash90.

Palestinian terrorists fire five rockets from Gaza at Israel

The Iron Dome air-defense system intercepted all of the rockets, according to the IDF.

July 4, 2023

An Iron Dome battery in Ashkelon fires interceptor missiles at rockets fired from the Gaza Strip, Aug. 7, 2022. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

Netanyahu says Israel will not provide Ukraine Iron Dome

The PM cited concerns the technology could fall into Iranian hands.

June 29, 2023

Ukraine's ambassador to Israel, Yevgen Korniychuk, speaks during a conference in Jaffa, June 7, 2022. Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90.

Jerusalem summons Ukraine’s envoy over ‘unhelpful behavior’

The Ukrainian Embassy had accused Israel of having a "pro-Russian" stance; U.S. says Israel blocking Iron Dome transfer to Ukraine.

June 27, 2023