Tenney launches congressional Friends of Judea and Samaria Caucus “We gotta start telling the truth,” the New York congresswoman told JNS. “We need to be the catalyst.” Andrew Bernard Jan. 16, 2025
Jewish organizations, pro-Israel groups laud passage of bill sanctioning ICC The ICC's actions "distort the truth and undermine justice," the ADL wrote, adding it "must be held accountable for prioritizing bias over facts." Jan. 10, 2025
With more support from Dems, House passes bill to sanction Hague court “It’s a dadgum sham court is what it is,” said Rep. Tim Burchett. “These decisions by the ICC are reckless and they not only put Israel at risk, they put Americans at risk as well.” Andrew Bernard Jan. 9, 2025
Ilhan Omar to replace co-chair of caucus on defense budget reduction The Minnesota Democrat called it shameful to spend more "on a wasteful Pentagon budget than on priorities like education, health care and housing." Jan. 9, 2025
House plans to vote on bill defending Israeli officials from ‘lawless, illegitimate’ attacks of Hague court "Our bill sends a clear message to the International Criminal Court," stated Rep. Brian Mast. JNS Staff Jan. 8, 2025
Johnson re-elected speaker on contentious first ballot, House passes rules package with ICC sanctions The House also agreed to a rules package that includes a measure to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court as it seeks the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Andrew Bernard Jan. 3, 2025
Kentucky Jewish Council criticizes Massie for anti-Israel sentiments “It is deeply troubling that in his first tweet in 2025, Rep. Thomas Massie continues his obsession with Israel and antisemitic tropes,” the organization wrote. Jan. 2, 2025
IDF reservist group urges US lawmakers to support ‘total victory’ Discussions revolved around bolstering deterrence and preventing further atrocities against the Jewish people on all fronts. Jan. 2, 2025
Israeli minister of Diaspora affairs commends House report on US Jew-hatred “It is long overdue that those who enable and promote antisemitism are held accountable,” Amichai Chikli posted. Dec. 23, 2024
