Patrick Leahy

US lawmakers dissatisfied with IDF probe of journalist's death

Democratic Senators attempting to require independent State Department investigation into death of Shireen Abu Aqleh.

Friedman to State Department: Israel not a human rights violator

Ambassador rejected calls for extra scrutiny of IDF behavior, emailed State Department officials to affirm Israel’s democratic standards.

Cardin: Leahy letter on extrajudicial killings is 'wrong'

Ben Cardin criticizes letter from Democrats asking the Obama administration to look into allegations of Israeli extrajudicial killing.

Netanyahu tells Kerry to rebuke US senator for 'execution' claim

After senator sends letter to Kerry demanding investigation into Israeli "executions", PM calls upon Kerry to respond.

Netanyahu responds to US Senator: You got the wrong address

Netanyahu responds to claim of 'extrajudicial killings,' noting that Sen. Leahy did not condemn PA leaders for inciting to murder.

Military aid in danger?

Dem. Senator: Investigate Israel's 'gross violations of rights'

Senator and 10 House members ask Kerry to investigate Israel and Egypt, and potentially suspend US military aid.

Two Senators Announce Boycott of Bibi's Congress Speech

After Independent vows not to be present, longest-serving senator from Democrats boycotts 'tawdry stunt embarrasing Israel and Congress.'

Senator Holds Egypt Funding Over Mass Trial

Senator Patrick Leahy says he will not approve sending funds to the Egyptian military, after 683 Islamists are sentenced to death.

Senator Reveals: U.S. Quietly Halted Aid to Egypt

Most forms of military aid have been suspended, says Appropriations C'tee Head Leahy. Delivery of Apaches is on hold.

'Give and Take' Needed in Release of Jailed American in Cuba

US Senator, back from a trip to Cuba, said that a "give and take" is needed by both sides to gain the release of Jewish-American Alan Gross

US Delegation Asks Cuba to Release Social Worker Alan Gross

Members of Congress have gone to Cuba in an attempt to free imprisoned American Jewish social worker Alan Gross, age 63.