U.S. Politics
Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas apparently backed out of a meeting with the 31-member Republican delegation at the last minute, sending other officials in his stead.
Rep. Susan Wild (D-Pa.), told JNS that she “didn’t walk away from the meeting with Abbas feeling particularly optimistic about an openness” to working with the White House and legislators in support of a two-state solution.
Republican, Democratic delegation leaders say reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is upset Israel won’t bar visit by boycott-supporting “Squad” is “fake news.”
A total of 41 House Democrats and 31 House Republicans are visiting Israel this summer to demonstrate their solidarity with the Jewish state.
Led by longtime Israel ally and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, the 41-member delegation will tour the country, meeting with Israeli and Palestinian leaders.
This line was omitted: “Drawing comparisons of contemporary Israeli policy to that of the Nazis.”
PAACAR, which manufactures medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks worldwide, agreed to pay more than $1.7 million to settle potential civil liability for 63 apparent violations.
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper: Any unilateral action against Syria by Turkey is “unacceptable” and would be stopped.
A fifth of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
“They are looking for our donors, and they are trying to sway us,” said Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.).
It would leverage the expertise of institutions of higher education, the private sector and government entities in both countries in the areas of cybersecurity and protecting critical infrastructure.
The bill would incorporate several provisions into the Older Americans Act to ensure that Holocaust survivors have coordinated, trauma-informed care and services tailored to their needs.
