U.S. Politics
This is the fourth action under the Trump administration that has targeted China-based terminal operators.
The U.S. State Department announced earlier this month that all visitor visas from Gaza were halted as it conducts “a full and thorough review” of its medical-humanitarian visa process.
According to Shahed Ghoreishi, disputes arose over forced displacement of Gazans, Judea and Samaria terminology and condolences for an Al Jazeera employee that according to Israel was a Hamas operative.
“Foreigners that break the law or express support for terrorism have no business studying in the United States,” Sen. Tom Cotton stated.
The largest line item in the request is about $1 billion to replace SM-3 IB Threat Upgrade missiles, each costing $9-to-$12 million.
“This funding is more than dollars; it’s a shield for Jewish and religious communities across America,” said Nathan Diament, executive director of the Orthodox Union Advocacy Center.
“Israeli settlers are obstructing the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza and engaging in violent attacks against Palestinian civilians,” the senators wrote.
The Block the Bombs Act would require congressional approval to transfer a variety of weapons systems to Jerusalem.
“I want to be clear that I am not accusing Israel of genocide,” House Minority Whip Katherine Clark told JNS.
“The egregious conduct of this defendant stands in direct violation of our core values and must be confronted with the full force of the law,” per the U.S. Justice Department.
The State Department did not say how many residents of the Strip were recently admitted to the United States.
The potential 2028 presidential candidate is the latest Democrat to take a firmer position against Israel.
