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“Tax-exempt status is a privilege, not a right, and in exchange, organizations must operate for stated exempt purposes,” stated Rep. Jason Smith, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee.

Accused of fanning anti-Islam sentiment, the "National Review" drawing also drew attention to the alleged pro-terrorist actions of radical Democrats.

Humanity is starving for leadership to call out today’s ongoing struggle between good and evil and lead us accordingly. Netanyahu stepped in to fill the void.

PM Netanyahu's speech in Congress on July 24, 2024

Her aide said that she had a previously scheduled appointment and that it doesn't reflect a change in her position toward Israel.

Netanyahu is set to address a joint session of the U.S. Congress on July 24.

The committee is “particularly concerned” that groups promoting Hamas and supporting illegal activities on campuses may be funded by “foreign or domestic sources.”

Rep. Ann Wagner (R-Mo.) said “Joe Biden is about to abandon Israel the same way he abandoned Afghanistan.”

“It is the most pro-Israel State and Foreign Operations bill that we have ever seen,” said Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-Fla.).

“It is now more important than ever that the American people hear from you directly in a public setting,” the Republican letter says.

Some individuals acquire their share in the World-to-Come in one moment.

GOP leaders, who proposed stand-alone Israel funding, said the Senate bill is “dead on arrival,” for insufficiently addressing the immigration crisis on the U.S. southern border.

The two “squad” members were the lone votes against the “No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act.”

Forty-eight of 100 lawmakers in the upper chamber joined the call.

GOP Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina was named interim Speaker to serve until a new leader is selected.

Congress also voted overwhelmingly to keep the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem and maintain the terror designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

For the first time in history, House and Knesset members will have “a forum to engage directly,” said the House speaker.

Bipartisan support is seeing some erosion, but not as much as some might gleefully celebrate.

Biden is allegedly withholding the invitation over his opposition to the Israeli government's planned judicial reforms.

One of the most fascinating figures in American Jewish history is Haym Salomon (1740-1785).

The White House is still snubbing the Prime Minister of Israel.

“Our democracy is fundamentally at stake,” said the Baghdad native, 33, who fled her country after posing in a selfie with “Miss Israel” in 2017.

“Now Congress is one step closer to holding its most corrupt member accountable,” tweeted Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.).

Every Democrat opposed; one Republican voted present.

Until the selection is made, all business will be halted in the chamber – including the swearing-in of members and other important actions.

Bill includes funding for synagogue security, action against antisemitism and aid to Holocaust survivors

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program is a federal program that assists nonprofits at high risk of terrorist attack to obtain equipment that will help secure their facilities.

Hakeem Jeffries “worked tirelessly to make sure Israel has the tools to defend itself,” said Democratic Majority for Israel CEO Mark Mellman.

75 members of Congress reminded Antony Blinken of the multiple acts of anti-Semitism of the past 21 months.

“To suggest there is not a need to combat anti-Semitism is not only offensive, but it’s also simply ignorant,” said Rabbi Shlomo Litvin, chairman of the Kentucky Jewish Council and director of Chabad of the Bluegrass, after Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) was the only member of Congress to oppose the resolution.