U.S. Politics
In exclusive interviews, JNS speaks with embattled incumbent Sen. Robert Menendez and newcomer Republican challenger Bob Hugin on a number of Mideast issues, including support for the State of Israel.
Dan Propper, a 78-year-old Israeli Czech businessman, was named as the honorary consul.
New York challenger Chele Farley differentiates herself from incumbent Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand when it comes to certain positions regarding Israel and the Jewish community.
A growing partisan divide was on display this week in reaction to the opening of the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem and two days of consecutive violence in the Gaza Strip. The question is: How far will one sector on the left continue to cause fissures?
“Things have changed in the White House. Things have changed in America. It is a new day,” said Pastor Mario Bramnick, president of the Latino Coalition for Israel.
“Instead of applauding Israel for its actions, Israel should be condemned. Israel has a right to security, but shooting unarmed protesters is not what it is about,” said Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Some are for and against individual policies made by the U.S. president, but most seem satisfied that Jerusalem is being recognized as Israel’s capital.
The announcement implements bipartisan congressional requirements first passed into law more than 20 years ago in the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995, which were subsequently reinforced in multiple bipartisan motions, most recently in summer of 2017. Republicans and Democrats in the House, the Senate and the White House have long supported the decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
“We are in the midst of the most difficult month and the most sensitive week we’ve seen in years,” said Israeli law enforcement.
Hungary, Czech Republic, Austria and Romania are among those who plan on being there. Russia, Germany, Ireland, Malta, Mexico, Portugal, Australia, Poland and Sweden have decided not to go.
On Sunday, May 13, Israel’s Foreign Ministry will host a festive event celebrating the moves of the American and Guatemalan embassies.
He pointed to the “secret memorandum” adopted by other officials last week—namely, head of the Social Democratic Party Livius Dragnea and Prime Minister Viorica Dăncilă, who are visiting Israel. He opposes the move, saying he was not informed beforehand.
