United States

US Jewish orgs urge House to pass foreign aid bill providing Israel with more than $26 billion

The Republican Jewish Coalition said it applauds House Republicans for moving forward on the urgently needed legislation. 

House of Representatives passes resolution condemning 'From the river to the sea' chants

According to the resolution, the slogan seeks to deny Jewish people the right to self-determination and calls for the removal of the Jewish people from their ancestral homeland. 

Iran's advanced armament leaves Hamas's rocket system in the dust

Alongside the rocket barrages launched by Hamas from Lebanon and intercepted by Iron Dome, Iran used three types of advanced missiles that it developed.

By UDI ETZION/WALLA!
17/04/2024

Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 194?

IDF destroys launchers in Gaza • Rocket directly hits building in north • US shoots down Houthi UAVs •IDF destroys Hezbollah launchers in Lebanon

Blinken tells Jewish leaders in the US does not want Israel to ‘escalate’ after Iran attack

There was some pushback from the centrist and right-wing Jewish officials present, who called on the United States to support whatever decision Israel makes.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
17/04/2024

Jewish Federations of North America praises introduction of bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act

When it comes to bills combating antisemitism, JFNA believes the Antisemitism Awareness Act could pass through Congress and actually make an impact in student's lives. 

Sen. Cotton: ‘Take matters in their own hands’ with pro-Hamas protesters

Senator Tom Cotton said that pro-Palestinian protesters, whom he described as "criminals" would be physically removed if they enacted the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge block in Arkansas.

US to query Israel about 6-year-old's death in Gaza, State Dept says

The Israeli Defense Forces' claimed that a preliminary investigation had found its forces were not within firing range of the car in which she was trapped.

By REUTERS
16/04/2024

Israel to Arab countries: Coming response to Iran won't endanger you, the region

Following Iran's Saturday night attack on Israel, Western and Middle Eastern partners have worried about Israel's next steps and questioned what the retaliation could resemble.

Israel-Hamas War Day 193: What's going on in Gaza, Lebanon?

IDF kills Hamas terrorists in Gaza •UN commission says Israel obstructed Oct. 7 probe • Iran warns of new weapons • Israeli strikes in Rafah kill three

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