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Senate passes foreign aid package including billions for Israel
April 24, 2024 — “This critical legislation will make our nation and world more secure as we support our friends who are defending themselves against terrorists like Hamas,” President Joe Biden said.
Sunak vows to stand with Israel
April 22, 2024 — “We will continue to stand with Israel against the kind of reckless attack that we saw earlier this month from Iran,” the British leader said.
Gaza journalist who captured October 7 horrors makes Time's 2024 most influential
April 19, 2024 — Motaz Azaiza, a journalist and employee of UNRWA, who posted videos of Israelis being abducted during a Hamas attack and drew comparisons between Netanyahu, the IDF, and Nazis, has been included in Time Magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People.
US lawmakers back Israel amid reported Iran strike
April 19, 2024 — “Israel has a right to defend itself from both direct and indirect forms of Iranian aggression,” wrote Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.).
US vetoes Palestinian bid for full UN membership
April 19, 2024 — Of the 15 council members, 12 voted for a Palestinian state and 2 abstained.
FBI warns American Jews of Passover terror threats
April 19, 2024 — The FBI director warns that terrorists may aim to carry out violence at large gatherings, high-profile events, or symbolic religious sites.
EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel
April 18, 2024 — Fresh sanctions aimed at the Islamic Republic would focus on firms engaged in the manufacture of drones and missiles. Italy is additionally backing measures to sanction suppliers of arms associated with assaults on vessels in the Red Sea.
US leads group of 48 UN members in condemning Iranian attack on Israel
April 18, 2024 — Nations observe that Iran’s missile onslaught breached the airspace of multiple countries, endangering innocent civilians. The statement additionally denounces Iran’s “militant partners.”
House passes a dozen pro-Israel, anti-Iran bills days after missile attack
April 17, 2024 — In response to the missile attack by the Islamic Republic against the Jewish state last Saturday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved twelve bills and resolutions this week, demonstrating support for Israel and taking a stance against Iran.
US House speaker launches bid to approve aid for Israel, Ukraine in separate votes
April 16, 2024 — Confronted with dissent from GOP lawmakers opposing funding for Kyiv, Mike Johnson aims to expedite aid to the IDF and other allies by dividing the package already endorsed by the Senate.
US House to vote on Israel aid package following Iran attack
April 15, 2024 — The speaker pledges to bring the proposal to a vote this week following two unsuccessful attempts to pass a bill that includes funding for Ukraine and Taiwan in addition to Israel.
ADL grades US campuses’ efforts to combat antisemitism, says many schools failing
April 12, 2024 — Out of 85 higher education institutions reviewed, only two received an ‘A’ grade, with all Ivy League schools except Dartmouth College receiving either a ‘D’ or ‘F’.