Netanyahu assembles team to address U.S. tax reform
The reform poses challenges for Israel regarding both U.S.-based corporations and Israeli companies that operate in the U.S. It creates negative incentives for operating…
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Following Jerusalem, Israeli Ambassador calls on Trump to recognize Israeli control over Golan
Jewish Insider reports that Israel’s Ambassador to the US Ron Dermer says the Golan Heights is an “issue that we’ve raised many times..... Maybe…
Israeli forces kill 2 Palestinians, injure 767: US Context and live updates after Trump Jerusalem announcement
Israeli forces killed 2 Palestinian protesters and injured 767... Trump signed waiver to postpone moving embassy, just like previous presidents (see video).... Original legislation…
Israel partisans pressure candidates in Georgia governor’s race
Israel partisans are prominent in the campaign for governor of Georgia, pressuring and enticing candidates to support Israel...
Christian leaders, organizations send message to Congress: NO to anti-BDS bill
In open letter, Christian leaders representing dozens of national orgs urge Congress to support free speech, oppose anti-BDS legislation.
McCollum introduces legislation to promote human rights for Palestinian children
H.R. 4391, the Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act, calls for the prevention of US tax dollars from supporting…
Congress weighs a new Israel-centric definition for anti-Semitism
JTA and the Forward report on a Congressional Judiciary Committee hearing about adopting a new, Israel-centric definition of antisemitism. (This is part of an…
Israeli dual citizens driving US laws against Palestinians, BDS, etc
The Israeli American Council is a ten-year-old organization of dual US-Israeli citizens. Its lobbying arm has been the driving force and partial architect of…
Maryland, Wisconsin become 23rd, 24th US states to bar or condemn anti-Israel BDS movement
The governors of Maryland and Wisconsin have issued executive orders promoted by the Israel lobby against boycotting Israel, hoping to curtail the growing support…
Israel-dominated U.S. Congress passes four more anti-Iran bills
The Israel lobby has pushed through more anti-Iran legislation. Iran has long been targeted by Israel because of Iran's support for Palestinians. This report…