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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"House Lawmakers Condemn Iran After Israel Strike, Israel Vows Response"

Over 140 House lawmakers, both Republicans and Democrats, have co-sponsored a bipartisan resolution condemning Iran's "brutal" regime following its missile attack on Israel. The resolution accuses Iran of contributing to terrorism and regional instability and affirms U.S. support for Iranian citizens seeking a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran. The missile attack, launched from Iranian soil, was in retaliation for an alleged Israeli strike on Iranian diplomatic facilities in Damascus. Leaders in the U.S. and abroad have condemned Iran's retaliatory strikes as disproportionate and brazen.

via Fox News|

#bipartisan-resolution #house-of-representatives #iran

education2 years ago•5 min saved

"Congress Calls for Resignation of Harvard and MIT Presidents Amidst Antisemitism Controversy"

The House of Representatives is set to vote on a bipartisan resolution calling for the resignation of Harvard President Claudine Gay and MIT President Sally Kornbluth over their testimony on antisemitism. The resolution condemns the presidents' evasive responses when asked if calling for the genocide of Jews violated university policies on bullying and harassment. The resolution, which requires two-thirds support to pass, comes after mounting pressure from donors and the resignation of University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill. The resolution aims to address the pervasive issue of antisemitism on university campuses and hold those responsible accountable.

via Fox News|

#antisemitism #bipartisan-resolution #education

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Growing Democratic Divisions Over Israel and Palestine Emerge in Congress

Deep divisions among Democrats in Congress over Israel have come to the forefront as the House debates an emergency spending bill to address the conflict in Gaza. The tensions have escalated as pro-Israel Democrats clash with vocal pro-Palestinian members on the left, with accusations of bigotry and disagreements over the United States' role in the hostilities. The rift reflects a broader split within the Democratic Party, where younger voters and people of color are breaking with President Biden's staunch support of Israel. Republicans are also exacerbating the divide, seeking to exploit the rift among their political rivals. The House is set to vote on a resolution to censure Representative Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian-American member of Congress, for participating in a pro-Gaza rally and accusing Israel of genocide. The schism highlights the ongoing struggle between strong defenders of Israel and progressives advocating for Palestinian rights.

via The New York Times|

#bipartisan-resolution #congress #democrats

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Bipartisan Efforts to Combat Antisemitism Gain Momentum in Senate and Iowa

A bipartisan resolution condemning antisemitism, led by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen, Marsha Blackburn, Jacky Rosen, and James Lankford, has passed the Senate unanimously. The resolution condemns instances of antisemitism at colleges and universities in the United States and encourages higher education leaders to publicly denounce speech that incites or celebrates violence against any people based on religious beliefs, national origin, or ancestry. It also urges institutions of higher education to engage with Jewish student organizations and ensure a safe environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.

via Senator Chris Van Hollen|

#antisemitism #bipartisan-resolution #higher-education

politics3 years ago•4 min saved

Israel's 75th Independence Day overshadowed by internal divisions and exclusion of Palestinians.

Bipartisan US lawmakers are set to introduce a resolution honoring the 75th anniversary of Israel’s founding on Tuesday which excludes language on the Palestinians or the two-state solution. The resolution reflects Israel’s role as a wedge between the Republican and Democratic parties as well as Republicans’ effective disavowal of a two-state solution. The legislation flies in the face of the Biden administration’s concerted efforts to build on Israel’s regional integration while maintaining that such efforts are not a bypass toward peace efforts with the Palestinians but a tool to better improve relations.

via Haaretz|

#bipartisan-resolution #israel #palestine