U.S. Foreign Policy
A normalization deal between Israel and Riyadh can be reached after the U.S. election and before Biden leaves office, the veteran lawmaker tells JNS.
“We’re working on a joint statement,” the U.S. president said. “There’s going to be some sanctions imposed on Iran.”
The kingdom’s de facto ruler reportedly made the remarks in a private conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
“Tax-exempt status is a privilege, not a right, and in exchange, organizations must operate for stated exempt purposes,” stated Rep. Jason Smith, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee.
9/11 Living Memorial Plaza hosts the annual ceremony, including speakers with personal connections to the attack.
After Rafah and Philadelphi Corridor tour, experts say that for Israel to relinquish the corridor is “not an option.”
Co-sponsor Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said legislators sought to “make sure that we fulfill our commitment to the families and victims of 9/11 and other terrorist attacks.”
On the docket are memorial services, charity work and educational visits nationwide to see firsthand the work of first responders.
Joni Ernst told JNS that she learned from the Saudi crown prince on an international trip that the kingdom believes that it’s just a matter of time before it normalizes with Israel.
“We will judge Iran’s leadership by their actions, not their words,” noted the U.S. State Department.
“Every night I was falling asleep and thinking, this may be the last night of my life,” the 26-year-old told senior diplomats in Tokyo.
“We could have made a deal so easily,” the former president said. “I would have had a deal done within one week after the election with Iran.”
