U.S. Politics
AIPAC celebrated the bill’s passage, pointing out that the Israel aid was passed without conditions, which have in recent months been called for by progressive Democrats.
Two leading candidates—Nina Turner and Shontel Brown—have staked out vastly differing views on Israel, with pro-Israel groups throwing their weight behind Brown while deriding Turner’s hostility towards Israel and support from “The Squad.”
Jewish politicians and organizations responded by pointing out that these types of incidents are why the administration must name an anti-Semitism envoy immediately.
“The European Union’s distinction between Hezbollah’s ‘military’ and ‘political’ wing is dishonest, and does little to address its fundraising and recruitment efforts,” said Peter Meijer (R-Mich.).
It will wait at least until the new Israeli government passes a budget, likely by November,
“We once again have an ongoing partner in the United States,” says UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini.
“The Pray Safe Act is one important legislative remedy to help address the current crisis,” said OU president Moishe Bane.
The short bill targets Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President-elect Ebrahim Raisi.
Ohio 11th Congressional District candidate Nina Turner faces criticism for not supporting those in the Democratic Party.
The demands that Ramallah is set to convey to Washington this week include the reopening of Orient House, the reduction of Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount and the return of confiscated weapons to P.A. security forces.
Also in attendance was a delegation of U.S. lawmakers led by House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), making his first trip to Israel in his current position.
“The committee’s appropriation, with no added political conditions, reflects the strong bipartisan commitment to Israel’s security in Congress and the Biden administration,” tweeted AIPAC.
