U.S. Politics
Rachel Storch told JNS the Democratic Party has voices that “have become very shrill and represent values that I do not and would never espouse—anti-Zionist and antisemitic.”
Separately, the U.S. Embassy in Doha called on American citizens in the Gulf state to shelter in place “until further notice.”
The notice urged U.S. citizens to “continue to exercise caution and encourage them to monitor the news for breaking developments.”
At least two GOP representatives also questioned the constitutionality of the president’s order to attack and his threats to follow up.
A pair of government-sponsored flights departed on Saturday, with other private endeavors underway.
“It could take a few days to get everyone out due to very limited flights and ships and a very high demand,” Ambassador Mike Huckabee said.
Implemented changes aim to “ensure we are properly screening every single person attempting to visit our country.”
The embassy “is working on evacuation flights and cruise ship departures,” stated Mike Huckabee, Washington’s ambassador to Jerusalem.
The letters “contain references to Gaza, Israel or events in which Jewish people were killed or otherwise attacked,” the Justice Department stated.
Foggy Bottom said it is forming a Middle East task force but isn’t ready to announce potential evacuation plans.
The temporary closure, prompted by security concerns, is in accordance with guidance from the IDF’s Home Front Command.
“He will no longer be on the joint staff while the matter is being investigated,” a Pentagon official told JNS of Col. Nathan McCormack.
