Politicians react after Israel reportedly launched retaliatory strikes on Iran
Lawmakers reacted after Israel reportedly attacked Iranian facilities early Friday morning in retaliation for barrage by the Iranian government. missiles and drones Last weekend in Israel. A few American politicians defended Israel’s “right to defend itself” and called on the United States to “stand with Israel.” Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) told Fox News Digital that […]
Democrats help advance Ukraine, Israel aid in rare rules move
The House Rules Committee advanced a package of foreign aid legislation late Thursday night, despite opposition from three hardline Republicans and unusual support from Democrats. The committee voted 9-3 to adopt rules governing debate on the bill, with Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY), Chip Roy (R-TX), and Ralph Norman Representative (South Carolina) objected. With the successful […]
House committee advances bipartisan $95B foreign aid package for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan
Bipartisan House members moved a $95 billion foreign aid bill to counter Russian, Iranian and Chinese aggression late Thursday night out of committee, preparing for a contentious floor vote this weekend. In an unusual 9-3 vote, minority Democrats joined majority Republicans on the House Rules Committee. On the passage of more military aid funds and […]
Israel Strikes Iran Near Nuclear Sites
Early Friday morning local time, reports emerged that Israel had attacked multiple Iranian facilities, including targets near suspected Iranian nuclear facilities. Israeli Army Radio reported at 5 a.m. local time, ABC News reported. identified Israeli forces attacked near the Iranian city of Isfahan, as well as other parts of Syria and Iraq. era of israel […]
Israel Reportedly Launches Retaliatory Missile Attack On Iran
Israel reportedly launched missiles early Friday morning local time in a retaliatory attack against Iran, ABC News reports. Last weekend, Iran launched a reported 300 missiles and drones at Israel, prompting allies such as the United States to jump in and help strike down the weapons. After Israeli officials confirmed that 99% of the drones […]
Google Terminates 28 Employees over Protests Against Israel Contract
Google has fired 28 employees for their involvement in sit-in protests at its offices in New York and Sunnyvale, California, protesting a $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli government and military. of new york post report Google announced it has fired 28 employees for participating in sit-in protests at its offices in New York and […]
Foreign Aid Bills Would Send $95 Billion to Ukraine, Israel, Indo-Pacific
The House foreign aid package bill to be voted on Saturday would allocate a combined $95 billion to Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific region, with Ukraine accounting for the lion’s share of $60.84 billion. House Republicans join Appropriations Committee released Wednesday’s memo provided a breakdown of funding for the three bills included in the package, […]
Netanyahu declares Israel will defend itself amid calls for restraint
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brushed aside calls for restraint in its conflict with Iran and declared that Israel would prioritize defending itself, Reuters reported. “I want to make it clear – we will make our own decisions, and the State of Israel will do everything necessary to defend itself,” Netanyahu said. The statement comes […]
Israel ambassador to US says Israel ‘will respond’ to Iran strikes
Israel’s ambassador to the United States said Wednesday that Israel must respond to Iranian attacks on the country, ignoring warnings from U.S. leaders and other allies who fear a regional war between the two countries. Iran fired more than 300 rounds of ammunition at Israel on Saturday night in response to an Israeli attack that […]
Senate Dems Block Standalone Israel Aid Bill
Senate Democrats blocked a standalone Israel bill Monday evening introduced by two GOP senators that would have provided the country with additional aid as tensions in the Middle East continue, lawmakers confirmed. Republican Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall pushed for lawmakers to vote on the standalone bill, leaving out both Ukraine […]