By Morton A. Klein NEW YORK –As a bi-partisan organization, the ZOA treasures opportunities to work with lawmakers and opinion makers on “both side of the aisle.” Alarmingly, Congressional bipartisanship on pro-Israel issues, as well as on issues related to U.S. security, is likely to be immeasurably harmed if radical Muslim-American Congressman Keith Ellison a/k/a […]
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Middle East, USAPresident-elect Donald Trump reportedly plans to appoint Republican primary rival Mike Huckabee as the next ambassador to Israel. The Jerusalem Post reported several members of Trump’s transition team confirmed the former Arkansas governor and minister will assume the post once the administration is installed in January. Earlier this week, Huckabee posted a Conservative Tribune story
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Middle East, USAIsraeli-designed laser technology detects explosives and other hazardous materials from a distance By Times of Israel staff SpectroDrone by LDS: Drone-Operated, Laser-Based Explosive Detection System (Screen capture: Vimeo) An Israeli-designed, drone-based sensor capable of remotely detecting explosives, hazardous material and drugs was unveiled at a trade show in Tel Aviv this week at the Homeland
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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & EducationBy Shoshana Bryen and Stephen Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sometimes when decisions do not work out exactly as intended, they work out just fine. In the midst of Operation Protective Edge — Israel’s response to 182 Hamas rockets and mortars fired at Israeli towns and villages in the first week of July 2014 — the
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Middle East, Shoshana Bryen, Stephen D. Bryen, USABy Alon Ben-Meir NEW YORK – In a recent conversation I had with students, faculty, and alumni at New York University just before the start of my program “Global Leaders: Conversations with Alon Ben-Meir” on November 3, I had the opportunity to answer some questions concerning the turmoil in the Middle East and America’s role
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Alon Ben-Meir, International, Middle East, USAIsrael”s Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon hosted an anti-BDS conference at the UN entitled “Legal Scholars Against BDS.” This conference was the second in a series which began with a major summit in the UN General Assembly in May 2016. At the May event, history was made as over 2,000 students and professionals
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International, Middle EastToday, UNESCO marks the 20th International Day of Tolerance by awarding the prestigious Madanjeet Singh Prize to the Russian Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center. There is no doubt that this exceptional organization, which has been working to find solutions to Europe’s migrant crisis, is a worthy recipient of worldwide recognition. However, the decision to make
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International, Middle EastWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) -The House of Representatives voted 243-174 on Thursday, Nov. 17, to pass H.R. 5711, which blocks the Treasury Department from issuing licenses to finance aircraft sales to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Rep. Peter J. Roskam has announced. The Islamic Republic has a history of using commercial aircraft to transport weapons,
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Middle East, USATEHRAN, Iran — Donald Trump had sharp words for Iran during his presidential campaign, but Iranian leaders see reasons for hope in a Trump presidency. For hard-liners, Trump’s threats to revisit the nuclear deal, which Iran struck with six world powers including the United States, bolsters their constant refrain that Washington cannot be trusted. Meanwhile,
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Middle East, USAAJC Delegation Meets European leaders in Belgium and Netherlands BRUSSELS, Belgium (Press Release)– An American Jewish Committee leadership delegation just concluded a three-day visit to Brussels. The trip was highlighted by private meetings with: * Frans Timmermans, First Vice President of the European Commission; * Federica Mogherini, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs
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International, Middle East, USABy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — Will the real Donald Trump stand up? Opps. He doesn’t seem to be ready. We don’t know. It may take some time. We may never know. We’re not yet sure who is the real Barack Obama or Benyamin Netanyahu. Going back in history, we can ask the same about Richard
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International, Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, USAThe Board of Trustees of Yeshiva University has elected Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman as the fifth president of Yeshiva University. He will officially begin his tenure in July 2017. “Rabbi Berman is a dynamic and inspirational leader, scholar and educator,” said YU Chairman Moshael J. Straus, who led the Presidential Selection Committee. “He possesses a
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Jewish Religion, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USAPM also plans trips to Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Singapore, Australia and West Africa in bid to combat UN’s automatic anti-Israel majority By Raphael Ahren Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with visiting Fiji Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, in Jerusalem, November 7, 2016. (Ohad Zwigenberg) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday announced an upcoming trip to the Republic
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International, Middle EastControversial legislation to ban mosque loudspeakers goes back to the drawing board By Times of Israel staff Health Minister Yaakov Litzman speaks at the 2016 Israel Medical Conference, Jerusalem, August 16, 2016. (Miriam Alster/FLASh90) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ultra-Orthodox coalition allies on Tuesday scuppered a Knesset vote scheduled for Wednesday on a controversial bill that
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