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House passes bill imposing sanctions on ICC over arrest warrants

House of Representatives passes Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, in response to its arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

House passes bill imposing sanctions on ICC over arrest warrants

US rabbis call for bipartisan support for sanctions on ICC

The Coalition for Jewish Value called on Representatives from both parties to support the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, which would impose sanctions on the ICC for its arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.

US rabbis call for bipartisan support for sanctions on ICC

Congress certifies Trump’s 2024 election win

US Vice President Kamala Harris presides over certification of Trump’s victory. The certification concludes without incident.

Congress certifies Trump’s 2024 election win

At end of Biden's term

US plans $8 billion sale of arms to Israel

State Department informs Congress about $8 billion arms deal with Israel, which includes missiles, artillery shells, and other munitions.

US plans $8 billion sale of arms to Israel

Lawsuit seeks to ban Congressmen from voting for aid to Israel

21 California residents sue Democratic Reps. Mike Thompson and Jared Huffman for voting in favor of a military aid package to Israel, claiming the suffered emotional harm from the vote.

Lawsuit seeks to ban Congressmen from voting for aid to Israel

Congress wraps up session celebrating US-Israel relations

US Congress concludes legislative session celebrating Abraham Accords and Golda Meir Coin Act.

Congress wraps up session celebrating US-Israel relations

Campus hate:

House Republicans find 'systemic' failure to address antisemitism

42-page report finds 'disturbing' avoidance of disciplinary action against students who commit antisemitc crimes by schools like Columbia University, failure to pressure schools by the Biden Administration.

House Republicans find 'systemic' failure to address antisemitism

Congressional press conference calls for release of hostages

Hostage family members and female leaders of the US Bipartisan Women’s Caucus hold joint press conference urging the immediate Release of All Hostages.

Congressional press conference calls for release of hostages

20 Congress Members urge Biden:

'Suspend offensive military transfers to Israel'

20 Members of Congress from the Democratic Party, including members of The Squad, write a letter calling on the Biden administration to suspend offensive military transfers to the Israeli government.

'Suspend offensive military transfers to Israel'

GOP Reps demand end to US funding for UNRWA

9 Republican Congressmen write to House and Senate leaders from both parties stating that UNRWA's infiltration by terrorists and refusal to reform should disqualify it from receiving further American aid.

GOP Reps demand end to US funding for UNRWA

US rabbis thank House Cmte. for report on college antisemitism

The Coalition for Jewish Values thanked the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and its Chair Virginia Foxx for its report detailing university administrators' failure to combat antisemitism on campus.

US rabbis thank House Cmte. for report on college antisemitism

18 Congressmen call on Macron to reverse Israel arms embargo

Bipartisan group of US lawmakers write to French President warning his moves against Israel encourage Iran and its proxies who seek to destroy Israel.

18 Congressmen call on Macron to reverse Israel arms embargo

Virginia man arrested for graffiti during anti-Netanyahu protest

Zaid Mohammed Mahdawi, 26, arrested for allegedly spray-painting graffiti on a monument in Washington, D.C., during protests against Netanyahu's July address to Congress.

Virginia man arrested for graffiti during anti-Netanyahu protest

Report:

Israel lobbying Congress to press South Africa to drop ICJ case

Israel is lobbying members of Congress to press South Africa to drop its legal proceedings in the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.

Israel lobbying Congress to press South Africa to drop ICJ case

Meet a pro-Israel Republican Jewish construction business owner

"As a Jewish American, I am deeply concerned by what we are seeing in our government now as the current Administration has slowly turned its back on our ally Israel...and tuned a blind eye to the antisemitism we have been seeing..."

Meet a pro-Israel Republican Jewish construction business owner

After Congress approval:

US to provide Israel with $3.5 billion for military equipment

US set to provide Israel with $3.5 billion to spend on US weapons and military equipment. The money comes from the $14.1 billion supplemental funding bill for Israel that was passed by Congress in April.

US to provide Israel with $3.5 billion for military equipment

'A complete lie':

Hamas blasts Netanyahu's speech to Congress

Hamas claims Netanyahu’s comment about intensified efforts to return the hostages is "a complete lie and misleading Israeli, American and international public opinion".

Hamas blasts Netanyahu's speech to Congress

Pelosi:

'Netanyahu speech was the worst by any foreign dignitary'

Even though she did not attend, former US House Speaker criticizes Netanyahu’s speech to Congress: He should spend his time on a deal to bring the hostages home.

'Netanyahu speech was the worst by any foreign dignitary'

In protest of Congress speech:

Protesters burn Netanyahu effigy near Capitol

Anti-Israel protesters burn US flags and an effigy of Netanyahu during a protest near Capitol Hill against his Congress speech. At least six arrested.

Protesters burn Netanyahu effigy near Capitol

Senior diplomatic official:

'The goal - a regional defense alliance like NATO'

Senior diplomatic official comments on Prime Minister's Congress speech, calls for the Abraham Accords to be expanded into a regional defense alliance.

'The goal - a regional defense alliance like NATO'

During speech to Congress:

Rashida Tlaib holds signs calling Netanyahu 'war criminal'

Michigan Congressman wears keffiyeh to Israeli PM's speech to joint session of Congress.

Rashida Tlaib holds signs calling Netanyahu 'war criminal'

House Speaker warns:

All who disrupt Netanyahu's speech, even Congressmen, face arrest

House Speaker Mike Johnson issues warning to fellow lawmakers ahead of Israeli Prime Minister's address to Congross.

All who disrupt Netanyahu's speech, even Congressmen, face arrest

After conviction:

Senator Menendez to resign from Congress

Senator Bob Menendez will resign his seat effective August 20, after he was found guilty of corruption.

Senator Menendez to resign from Congress

'Worst leader in Jewish history'

Rep. Nadler slams Netanyahu but will still attend his speech

Rep. Jerry Nadler launches scathing attack on Prime Minister Netanyahu, but unlike other Democrats will not boycott his Congress speech "out of respect".

Rep. Nadler slams Netanyahu but will still attend his speech

'Seal the deal, give us hope'

Hostage families demonstrate outside Congress

In demonstration of solidarity and urgency, dozens of family members of Israeli hostages gather in front of the Capitol and call on Netanyahu to reach a deal to secure their return.

Hostage families demonstrate outside Congress

'Total Victory'

PM and 'Total Victory' cap on board 'Wings of Zion'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu inaugurates meeting room on board the Wing of Zion plane, with a 'Total Victory' cap on his desk. Critics: 'Leader of the total failure.'

PM and 'Total Victory' cap on board 'Wings of Zion'

Rescued hostage, Noa Argamani, to join PM on trip to US

Noa Argamani, who was rescued from Hamas captivity, will join PM at Congress speech, together with her father and other hostage families.

Rescued hostage, Noa Argamani, to join PM on trip to US

Can Israel afford to stand up to America?

Netanyahu is addressing Congress because he has no other option. Op-ed.

Can Israel afford to stand up to America?

New US-Israel Parliamentary Friendship Group

US and Israel set up House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group to promote common areas of interest, hold exchanges of knowledge and expertise, and foster cooperation in a variety of fields

New US-Israel Parliamentary Friendship Group

Hostages' families to accompany Netanyahu during Congress speech

Netanyahu is scheduled to address Congress on July 24, will be accompanied by families of people held hostage in Gaza and of people who have been killed in the war.

Hostages' families to accompany Netanyahu during Congress speech

House Armed Services Head calls on Biden to close Gaza pier

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers writes letter to President calling US-built pier off Gaza coast a 'failed operation,' calls for closure of pier before a 'catastrophe' happens.

House Armed Services Head calls on Biden to close Gaza pier

'I'm not going':

Sen. Warren will not attend Netanyahu's Congress speech

Senator Elizabeth Warren says she will not be attending Netanyahu’s speech before Congress, claims Netanyahu "has created a humanitarian catastrophe."

Sen. Warren will not attend Netanyahu's Congress speech

Democrats split on how to protest Netanyahu's speech

While some Dems plan on activly disupting the Israeli PMs address to Congress, others have chosen to boycott it to maintain decorum in the chamber.

Democrats split on how to protest Netanyahu's speech

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Congressional Baseball Game

Crowd drowns out chants of anti-Israel protesters with chants of 'USA!' Game later disrupted by climate activists running onto the field.

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Congressional Baseball Game

Netanyahu's Congress address:

White House won't say if Biden will meet Netanyahu

"I don't have anything to announce today," says national security adviser Jake Sullivan when asked whether the President will meet Netanyahu while he is in Washington next month.

White House won't say if Biden will meet Netanyahu

Nancy Pelosi:

'Netanyahu Congress speech is wrong'

Former House Speaker says she would not have invited Netanyahu to address Congress had she still been serving as Speaker.

'Netanyahu Congress speech is wrong'

Date set:

Netanyahu to address Congress on July 24

Netanyahu: I am very moved to have the privilege of representing Israel before both Houses of Congress and to present the truth about our just war against those who seek to destroy us.

Netanyahu to address Congress on July 24

Report:

Netanyahu to address Congress next Thursday

President Joe Biden is not scheduled to be in Washington that day, as he will be attending the G7 summit in Italy. PM's office clarifies that no date has yet been set for the speech.

Netanyahu to address Congress next Thursday

Bernie Sanders:

'I will not attend Netanyahu's Congress speech'

Senator Bernie Sanders blasts invitation for Netnayahu to address Congress, calls him a “war criminal”.

'I will not attend Netanyahu's Congress speech'

Officially:

Netanyahu invited to address Congress

Netanyahu sent a letter signed by all four Congressional leaders inviting him to deliver an address to Congress.

Netanyahu invited to address Congress

House Speaker:

'Netanyahu will be invited to address Congress'

US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson says Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer agreed to invite Netanyahu to speak before Congress.

'Netanyahu will be invited to address Congress'

House Speaker:

'We're working on date for Netanyahu to address Congress'

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he expects Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to be co-signing his letter inviting Netanyahu to speak before Congress.

'We're working on date for Netanyahu to address Congress'

House Speaker gives Schumer an ultimatum on Netanyahu

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he told Senate Majority Leader he would invite Netanyahu to address the House only if Schumer doesn't sign his invitation for Netanyahu to address Congress.

House Speaker gives Schumer an ultimatum on Netanyahu

'No excuse for Biden aid cut'

Rep. Elise Stefanik to address Knesset today

House Republican Conference Chair to visit sites of Hamas massacre, address Knesset in trip to Israel.

Rep. Elise Stefanik to address Knesset today

Congress investigating 20 groups funding anti-Israel protests

House Oversight and Committee Chairman James Comer and Education Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx ask Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for all suspicious activity reports on groups behind campus anti-Israel protests.

Congress investigating 20 groups funding anti-Israel protests

After his criticism:

Schumer poised to invite Netanyahu to address Congress

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he is ready to sign House Speaker Mike Johnson's invitation to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver an address to Congress.

Schumer poised to invite Netanyahu to address Congress

Reps cited Christian scripture to vote against antisemitism bill

Passages organization condemns 2 Republican lawmakers for objecting to Antisemitism Awareness Act's listing of 'Jews killed Jesus' claim as antisemitic.

Reps cited Christian scripture to vote against antisemitism bill

US legislators:

We will act against the ICC if warrants are issued for Israelis

Senators and members of Congress announced that they will pressure the court in The Hague to prevent the issuance of arrest warrants for senior Israelis due to the war in Gaza.

We will act against the ICC if warrants are issued for Israelis

Mike Johnson pushes Ukraine, Israel aid despite GOP opposition

House Speaker says bills on foreign aid will be brought for a vote soon despite some Republicans opposing the bills without border security.

Mike Johnson pushes Ukraine, Israel aid despite GOP opposition

After Iranian attack:

Biden stresses need to pass Israel aid bill in Congress

Biden speaks to top four congressional leaders, urges passage of Israel aid bill that Democrats and Republicans have clashed over.

Biden stresses need to pass Israel aid bill in Congress

US lawmakers introduce bill to combat domestic antisemitism

ADL praises bipartisan Countering Antisemitism Act, introduced in wake of 337% rise in antisemitic incidents following October 7, as 'historic.'

US lawmakers introduce bill to combat domestic antisemitism

AOC accuses Israel of 'genocide'

Far-left 'Squad' member accuses Jewish state of genocide in House or Representatives remarks, demands US cut off arms to Israel.

AOC accuses Israel of 'genocide'

Schumer hints:

Not opposed to Netanyahu speaking to Congress

Senate Majority Leader comments on House Speaker's intent to invite Netanyahu for a speech: I will always welcome the opportunity for the Prime Minister of Israel to speak to Congress in a bipartisan way.

Not opposed to Netanyahu speaking to Congress

Congress address?

House Speaker considering inviting Netanyahu

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is considering inviting Netanyahu to address Congress: It's very important for us to show solidarity and support for Israel right now.

House Speaker considering inviting Netanyahu

Report:

US Congress deal bars funds to UNRWA until 2025

Sources say an agreement reached by US congressional leaders and the White House will continue a ban on US funding for UNRWA until March 2025.

US Congress deal bars funds to UNRWA until 2025

House Intel Chair warn:s

Congress aware of ‘serious national security threat'

House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence chairman Mike Turner calls on Pres. Biden to declassify info on national security threat 'so that Congress, the Administration, and our allies can openly discuss the actions necessary to respond to this threat.'

Congress aware of ‘serious national security threat'

Biden to meet Congress leaders, discuss Israel aid

National security supplemental package that includes funding for Ukraine and Israel has been in flux due to disagreements between Democrats and Republicans.

Biden to meet Congress leaders, discuss Israel aid

House committees recommend:

Hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress

Two Republican-led House committees vote to approve a report recommending contempt of Congress resolution against President's son.

Hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress

Sanders to Congress:

'Reject the military aid to Israel'

Senator Bernie Sanders calls on Congress not to approve aid to Israel "to continue its brutal war against the Palestinian people".

'Reject the military aid to Israel'

'We need a public explanation'

Democrat criticizes US weapons transfer to Israel

Senator Tim Kaine criticizes Biden administration’s announcement that it will transfer munitions to Israel, bypassing Congress.

Democrat criticizes US weapons transfer to Israel