'We will make clear that the United States Congress stands squarely in Israel’s corner,' says John Thune, as Republicans prepare to reclaim Senate majority.
In June, the House passed a bill calling on the U.S. president to sanction those who assist the ICC in its investigation against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials.
Senator Schumer, who pointed out that he is the "highest ranking Jewish politician" in the US, called for Netanyahu's ouster last Thursday from the Senate floor.
A bi-partisan resolution, advanced by Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Tim Kaine, passed Thursday evening at the US Senate condemning all forms of anti-Semitism.
David Kustoff, from Tennessee, was elected to the House of Representatives, but in the US Senate, the Jewish delegation is set to drop by one with the retirement of longtime Jewish California Sen. Barbara Boxer and the defeat by two other Jewish Senate candidates.
Senate Resolution 302, condemning Palestinian terror and incitement to violence against Israelis by the Palestinian Authority, passed unanimously on Tuesday.
The P5+1 powers including the US have just signed a terrible nuclear agreement with Iran. Call your representatives in Congress and urge them to reject the deal!
Iran and the P5+1 powers remain far from a deal as the nuclear negotiations deadline looms. The US Senate will wait until after the deadline to consider its next steps regarding sanctions.
Leading US senators warned Iran in an open letter that a dangerous nuclear deal would become null and void as soon as President Obama completes his term.
The Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee approved a bill that will provide $621.6 million for Israeli missile defense, including $351 million for Iron Dome.
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