An Irrelevant Debate About a Two-State Solution
While a U.S. House critique of Trump’s Middle East policy doesn’t advance peace, it does point to where discussion about Israel may be heading inside the Democratic Party.
On Support for the Two-State Solution
Ten progressive Jewish groups sent a letter calling on the US House of Representatives leadership to vote on House Resolution 326, which supports the two-state solution.
Slain Soldier’s Father Becomes Advocate ‘For Right vs. Wrong’
‘This is right versus wrong; it’s not political,’ the father of slain soldier, Taylor Force. ‘You don’t have the right to hurt other people; that’s a core Judeo-Christian value.’
Pro-Israel Groups Urge Passage of Taylor Force Act as Bill Hits Snag in Senate
While some may support the idea of holding the Palestinian Authority (PA) accountable for rewarding terror, there is some hesitation that cutting off US funding would destabilize the PA.
Senate, House Resolutions Slam UNESCO, Support Jewish Jerusalem
“This resolution reaffirms the profound historical connection of the Jewish people to Jerusalem that has existed for thousands of years.”
100 House Republicans to Trump: Move Embassy to Jerusalem ‘as Soon as You Take Office’
“Moving the embassy will strengthen the unique alliance between Israel and the United States and send a clear message to the world that we support Israel in recognizing Jerusalem as its eternal capital,” reads the letter.
Israeli Settlers Are Like Termites, Says Democratic House Representative
“When using the metaphor of termites, the Congressman was referring to the corrosive process, not the people,” the statement read.
Democrats Stage Overnight Sit-In on House Floor to Demand Gun Control Vote
Democrats took over the House floor on Wednesday in an attempt to force a vote on gun control, vowing to stage a sit-in until action was taken towards a vote.