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Senate approves new sanctions on Iran

Senate Foreign Relations Committee approves legislation to impose new sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missiles.Elad Benari, 26/05/2017 06:07

Former ambassadors: Friedman is 'unqualified'

Five former ambassadors to Israel write Senate, claim David Friedman is unfit to serve as ambassador to Israel.Arutz Sheva Staff, 16/02/2017 03:45

Senate to hold hearing for US Amb. to Israel this week

Senate Foreign Relations Committee announces hearing this Thursday for nomination of David Friedman as Ambassador to Israel.Tal Polon, 12/02/2017 11:19

Senate committee approves Tillerson for Secretary of State

Senate Foreign Relations Committee votes in favor of sending Rex Tillerson's nomination as Secretary of State to the full Senate.Ben Ariel, 24/01/2017 01:08

IAEA Chief to Discuss Iran Deal with Senators

UN nuclear watchdog chief will meet with Senate Committee on Foreign Relations to discuss his agency's monitoring role in Iran.Elad Benari, Canada, 31/07/2015 23:21

Senate Committee Approves Iran Bill

Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approves legislation that would require Congress approval of deal with Iran.Elad Benari, 15/04/2015 00:15

Concern Over Iran Sanctions After Menendez Charged

Whatever the fate of New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez, the charges he faces could stymie attempts to impose new sanctions on Iran.Yaakov Levi, 02/04/2015 12:03

Senators Agree to Delay Vote on Iran Legislation

Foreign Relations Committee's vote on law forcing Obama to submit Iran deal for Congress approval postponed to April 14.Elad Benari, 20/03/2015 06:12

Senators May Vote Next Week on Iran Legislation

Senate Foreign Relations Committee may act as soon as next week on a bill allowing Congress to approve or reject Iran deal.Elad Benari, 17/03/2015 06:16

Menendez Pulls 'Divisive' Pro-Israel Bill

Amended U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act would have let Congress vote for or against a deal with Iran, over its nuclear program.Gil Ronen, 21/05/2014 08:31

U.S. Preparing Sanctions Against Russians

Senate's Foreign Relations Committee holding consultations on imposing sanctions against individual Russians.Elad Benari, 04/03/2014 04:15

Senate Panel Votes in Favor of Syria Strike

Senate Foreign Relations Committee votes 10-7 in favor of using force in Syria in response to a chemical weapons attack.Elad Benari, Canada, 04/09/2013 23:22

McCain Does Not Support Senate Resolution on Syria

Senator McCain says he does not support the latest Senate resolution on military force against Syria "in its current form."Elad Benari, Canada, 04/09/2013 20:03

Senate Committee May Vote Wednesday on Syria

Senators reportedly reach an agreement on a resolution for military force in Syria. Vote expected Wednesday.Elad Benari, 04/09/2013 03:45

Hagel: Failure in Syria Hurts Our Credibility

Hagel to Senate committee: Failure to take action in Syria's will damage America's pledge to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.Elad Benari, 04/09/2013 02:14

Senate Panel Approves Power's Nomination

Samantha Power, Obama's pick to serve as UN envoy, approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.Elad Benari, 24/07/2013 05:15