U.S. Politics
Ambassador Robert A. Wood described the administration as “deeply concerned by the sustained escalation of violence in the West Bank.”
Elizabeth Frawley Bagley’s nomination was long stalled due to remarks about Jewish influence.
Menorahs have previously been lit in the White House, but this is the first time that one has been included as part of an official display.
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri will receive the interior and health ministry portfolios for two years, after which he will switch to become Finance Minister.
A Biden administration official says Wednesday’s roundtable was only a first step; “You don’t set up a meeting like that not to take action.”
The incumbent defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker with razor-thin margins in a runoff election.
Ned Price also failed to refute a reporter’s claim that an Israeli soldier shot an unarmed Palestinian at “point blank range,” when in fact the officer fired at a terrorist in the process of attacking him.
A recent State Department report to Congress revealed Iranian threats of assassination of high-level American officials, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook.
Senior Biden administration officials are set to meet with U.S. Jewish leaders on Wednesday.
The position will be filled by Hady Amr, who has served for two years as deputy assistant secretary of state for Israel and Palestinian Affairs.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott and New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu say Jewish voters are looking at many of the same issues as other Americans, and need to be treated that way.
“Representation is coming, and we’re here to stay,” said Rep. George Santos of New York’s 3rd congressional district.
