Politics

Republican opposition to Israel aid is the latest headache for the pro-Israel community

“This new Republican Party will soon throw Israel under the bus,” said a spokeswoman for Nikki Haley.

Congressional candidates Mazi Melesa Pilip, left, and Tom Suozzi, right, at a debate hosted by News 12 on Long Island, Feb. 8, 2024. (Courtesy/News 12)

Tom Suozzi beats Israeli-American Orthodox Jew Mazi Pilip in closely-watched NY congressional election

Pilip’s supporters hoped her service in the Israeli army, and story as an Ethiopian immigrant to Israel who then moved to the U.S., would strike a chord for voters as Israel battles Hamas following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack.

In 2nd attempt, US House votes to impeach Jewish Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

Jewish groups say the process has been marred by antisemitic rhetoric.

Senate overwhelmingly approves Israel-Ukraine aid, with future uncertain in the House

Egypt pushes back on reports that it may suspend Camp David Accords with Israel

Meta shuts down Iranian leader’s accounts for his posts on Hamas and Israel

Calling Israel’s response in Gaza ‘over the top,’ Biden conditions defense aid on allowing humanitarian assistance

Israeli human rights groups call for an immediate ceasefire, release of hostages

Israel aid debate reveals differences among Jewish groups over immigration

With Jewish vote up for grabs, NY congressional candidates Suozzi, Pilip hold sole debate ahead of special election

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