U.S. Politics
“I am struck by the ignorance of politicians who insist on erroneously invoking the Holocaust to score cheap political points,” said Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus founder and chairman Noah Arbit.
“We are concerned that the ban’s expiration will lead to more states buying and selling weapons to and from Iran,” stated a letter signed by at least 382 members.
The former vice president said “the move shouldn’t have happened in the context as it did,” but seems intent on keeping the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem.
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s embrace of J Street’s endorsement comes at a time when many are concerned about the erosion of support for Israel within the Democratic Party, especially with far-left Democrats like Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) openly endorsing the BDS movement.
America stands ready to recognize Israeli sovereignty to areas of Judea and Samaria • Expects negotiations with Palestinians to continue, says State Department spokesperson • Arab League to convene emergency meeting to discuss Israeli annexation.
The senators cited a study by Tel Aviv University indicating that the pandemic has led to incitement, scapegoating the Jews for spreading the virus, in addition to causing the economic downturn.
One post: “If you have the bug give a hug. Spread the flu to every Jew.”
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy slammed the plan, saying, “Listen, I want to gather as much as the next guy, but we can’t allow that to happen.”
Mitchell Silk is responsible for leading the U.S. Treasury Department’s role on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.
Anti-Semites log in to Yom Hashoah video conference, wave photos of Hitler and shout anti-Jewish slogans • Israeli ambassador to Germany: “This incident ... deserves every condemnation.”
The relief will come from international-disaster assistance from the U.S. Agency for International Development.
It will be voted on during the Democratic National Convention, which was rescheduled from July 13-16 to the week of Aug. 17, in Milwaukee.
