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Congress has introduced over 70 pieces of Israel-centric legislation so far in 2021

contact@ifamericansknew.org October 14, 2021 BDS, Congress, Gaza, iron dome, military aid, normalization, pro-israel legislation

Congress has introduced over 70 pieces of Israel-centric legislation so far in 2021

With documentation from 150 sources, If Americans Knew presents over 70 pieces of legislation now under consideration in Congress, which seek to guarantee Israel, not just $10 million a day in military aid, but also an additional $10 million per day expended on items because they benefit Israel, as well as protection from criticism, condemnation of its adversaries, and support for new allies – with nothing in return, and in spite of Israel’s bad behavior. Justice for Palestinians is the subject of one bill.

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Israel to get another billion dollars – Time for an Iron Dome for Palestinians

Alison Weir September 24, 2021 Congress, Gaza, H.R. 5323, house of representatives, iron dome, Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022, S.2839

Israel to get another billion dollars – Time for an Iron Dome for Palestinians

U.S. politicians just voted another billion dollars to Israel – allegedly to protect civilian lives. If they really wish to save civilian lives, it’s time for our Congress members to introduce legislation for a missile defense system for Palestinians, who are being killed in vastly larger numbers… (The post contains a form to contact Congress now!)

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WATCH: Giving Congress member Manning the facts on rockets & Sderot

contact@ifamericansknew.org February 19, 2021 Congress, Gaza, Manning, Palestinian rockets, rockets, sderot, trip to Israel

Kathy Manning (D-NC) wrote of her fear of Gazan rockets when she went on an Israeli tour to the city of Sderot (a town that numerous American politicians are taken to visit). But it’s clear that Manning knows little about the history and current context of Gaza and Sderot, and is missing essential facts. This video gives her the information that Israeli tour guides and US media leave out.

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WATCH: Congress members, US officials pledge allegiance to a foreign country

Alison Weir January 19, 2021 adelson, Biden, Congress, israel lobby, Pelosi, Saban, schumer, Trump

Video of members of both political parties pledging allegiance to Israel – thanks to the Israel lobby & its mega-donors – resulting in $10 million+ a day to Israel of US taxpayers’ money…

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The role of the Israel lobby in Jon Ossoff’s ascendance

Alison Weir January 10, 2021 Congress, cynthia mckinney, Democratic Majority for Israel, DMFI, Georgia, Hank Johnson, israel lobby, Jewish Democratic Council of America, jon ossoff, Raphael Warnock

The role of the Israel lobby in Jon Ossoff’s ascendance

The new US Senator from Georgia, a 33-year-old who is now the best funded Senate candidate in history, began his political career helping to defeat Georgia’s first Black woman to be elected to Congress. She had been targeted for removal by the Israel lobby (see video of her explaining the requirement for politicians to pledge loyalty to Israel)…

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Congress cranks out legislation for Israel: The details

contact@ifamericansknew.org October 31, 2020 anti-Semitism, Congress, israeli exceptionalism, Middle East, military aid to israel, occupation, palestinian rights

Congress cranks out legislation for Israel: The details

Congress has been cranking out legislation that bankrolls & benefits Israel at a remarkable pace during the current congressional session. Here’s a comprehensive rundown…

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Congress passes legislation to expend $19 million/day on behalf of Israel

Alison Weir July 31, 2020 aid to Israel, Congress, Eliot Engel, israel lobby, Jamaal Bowman, NDAA, nita lowey

Congress passes legislation to expend $19 million/day on behalf of Israel

While some Americans know that the U.S. gives Israel over $10 million per day ($7,000 per minute), they may be unaware that additional spending on behalf of Israel significantly increases the cost to American taxpayers… (due to Appropriations Chair Nita Lowey & the Israel lobby… contains videos)

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Congress has introduced 50 pieces of legislation about Israel in 2019

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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.

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Do Members of Congress Take Too Many Subsidized Trips to Israel?

contact@ifamericansknew.org March 2, 2019 AIEF, AIPAC, American Israel Education Foundation, analysis, Congress, foreign agent, foreign travel, israel lobby, zionism

Do Members of Congress Take Too Many Subsidized Trips to Israel?

Among Congress members’ subsidized trips abroad, Israel is by far the top foreign destination; most trips work to cultivate an Israel-centric perspective of the region, and are paid for by an organization with deep foreign ties. On the other hand, only a handful of legislators visit Palestine. 41% of Americans believe that if their representatives visit Israel, they should also visit Palestine.

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As Rashida Tlaib Is Sworn In, Palestinian-Americans Respond With #TweetYourThobe

contact@ifamericansknew.org January 3, 2019 Congress, palestinian american, Rashida Tlaib, tatreez, thobe

As Rashida Tlaib Is Sworn In, Palestinian-Americans Respond With #TweetYourThobe

The new congresswoman from Michigan wore a thobe, a traditional Palestinian dress with elaborate embroidery, to her swearing-in, and her supporters posted photos of themselves in their own.

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