The final version of a defense funding act headed for President Obama’s desk includes enhanced Iran sanctions the president opposed as well as additional funding for Israel’s missile defense.
Three U.S. senators sent a letter to the Czech Republic ambassador thanking his country for standing with Israel when the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to elevate the Palestinians’ status.
An executive order by President Obama sanctions companies and individuals that provide telecommunications technology to Iran and Syria that is used to carry out human rights abuses.