18 House Democrats sign resolution for Mideast de-escalation, ceasefire “These radical Democrats clearly need a history lesson,” said Sam Markstein, national political director of the Republican Jewish Coalition. Bradley Martin Oct. 23, 2023
Mixed reviews for Biden’s wartime visit to Israel “What the Israelis must do is cover their ears and not let the United States dictate what they can and can’t do militarily against Hamas,” said Danielle Pletka of the American Enterprise Institute. Bradley Martin Oct. 18, 2023
Hamas attacks part of Tehran’s effort to stymie Saudi-Israeli peace, GOP congressmen say “Iran and Hamas knew their vicious attack would help prevent that from happening,” Rep. Jim Banks tells JNS of peace between Riyadh and Jerusalem. Bradley Martin Oct. 18, 2023
Rep. Waters appears to be final Congress member to comment on Israel Former U.S. Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton were criticized for commenting late, some 48 hours prior to the California Democrat. Bradley Martin Oct. 13, 2023
Hamas an ‘army of murderers backed by Iran,’ Illinois governor tells pro-Israel rally of 2,000 “I can’t fathom the experiences that they’re going through right now. My heart just breaks,” Laura Fine, a state senator, told JNS. Bradley Martin Oct. 11, 2023
20 Senate Democrats urge Biden to add preconditions to Jerusalem, Riyadh peace “American interests would be best furthered by helping the parties find additional areas of agreement,” said Shoshana Bryen of the Jewish Policy Center. Bradley Martin Oct. 6, 2023
With Feinstein’s death, pro-Israel Senate makeup may be in jeopardy, experts say Some fear the tendency of younger Democratic leaders to be more critical of Israel, while others predict that the U.S.-Israel relationship will remain strong. Bradley Martin Oct. 4, 2023
In chat with prominent Jews, Musk burnishes philo-semitic credentials Abraham Foxman, director emeritus of the Anti-Defamation League, called the event a “sad day for the Jewish community.” Bradley Martin Sept. 29, 2023
Longtime Israel ally, Iran-nuclear deal foe Menendez being pushed to resign A former U.S. deputy assistant secretary of state told JNS that he wouldn’t be surprised if the indictment “is strategically timed.” Bradley Martin Sept. 28, 2023
