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July 21, 2023

Leading leftist Jayapal faces GOP censure for calling Israel a 'racist state'

Three House Republicans filed a censure resolution against Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal for her comments calling Israel a "racist state."

July 20, 2023

Longtime Democratic lawmaker turned activist defects to Republican Party

A prominent Democrat and Jewish leader who served for decades as a New York lawmaker and now leads a group committed to fighting antisemitism is leaving the Democratic Party.

July 20, 2023

Israeli ex-security czar backs reservist protest against Netanyahu judicial reform plan

Nadav Argaman, a former head of Israel's Shin Bet internal security agency, condemned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed judicial overhaul in a Thursday interview.

July 20, 2023

Nikki Haley launches broadside against AOC, after 'Squad' member doubles down on anti-Israel sentiment

Nikki Haley ramped up her Twitter feud with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Thursday, blasting the "Squad" member over a comment abaout Israel.

July 20, 2023

Israeli army kills Palestinian teen in one of the worst clashes to break out in the West Bank in 20 years

On Thursday, suspects in the West Bank threw explosives and opened fire on the Israeli military. The army responded by returning fire, killing a 19-year-old Palestinian.

July 19, 2023

Israel grants entry to Palestinian-Americans in bid for visa waiver qualification

Israel announced Wednesday that all Americans, including dual-nationality Palestinians, will be allowed to enter the country through its international airport.

July 19, 2023

Israel's Herzog sharply addresses criticism from House members after Squad member's remarks

Israeli President Isaac Herzog responded to recent remarks against Israel by House members, saying criticism of Israel must never dip into antisemitism.

July 19, 2023

Scott slams Squad for 'giving comfort to antisemitism' in vote against Israel resolution: 'Sinister forces'

Sen. Tim Scott reacted to members of "The Squad" voting against a pro-Israel resolution by accusing them of giving "aid and comfort to antisemitism."

July 19, 2023

Israeli president calls for 'forceful' pressure against Iran, vows to support judiciary in House speech

Israeli President Isaac Herzog acknowledged protests within Israel and addressed criticisms from some U.S. lawmakers in an address before Congress.

July 19, 2023

Omar leads Squad boycott of Israeli president's speech to Congress

Progressives like AOC and Ilhan Omar are skipping Israeli President Isaac Herzog's speech to Congress