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Pro-Israel establishment still in Sen. Menendez’s corner despite corruption charges

AIPAC, Democratic Majority for Israel, etc defend Menendez. While Menendez was forced to give up the gavel for his all-important Senate Foreign Relations Committee, pro-Israel groups will undoubtedly be happy that his replacement is Ben Cardin – perhaps the only Democrat more unabashedly pro-Israel than Menendez

Congress has introduced 50 pieces of legislation about Israel in 2019

While America struggles with crises in health care, hunger, and homelessness, Congress has found the time to entertain over four dozen bills and resolutions that cater to a wealthy, heavily-armed state: Israel.

Philip Weiss: The role of Jewish Democrats in bill that could imprison Israel boycotters for 20 years

Philip Weiss says the key people behind bills that would punish boycotters with a minimum fine of $250,000 and a maximum penalty of $1 million and 20 years in prison are Jewish Zionists in the Democratic party… but others are opposing AIPAC and he predicts that side will ultimately win.

Instead of Taylor Force Act, Congress should consider Rachel Corrie Act, Orwah Hammad Act

Instead of commemorating a tragic death with legislation that will cut off funding to Palestinians and create more misery and, most likely, violence, Congress should enact a Rachel Corrie Act, a Brian Avery Act, an Emily Henoschowitz Act, a Tristan Anderson Act, a Tariq Abukhdeir Act, and an Orwah Hammad Act. See details of what they would contain…