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PM to US congressmen:

'We have to win. There is no substitute for victory'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with a bipartisan delegation of congressmen and briefed them on the war in Gaza. 'It's very important for us to maintain bipartisan support at all times, but especially in these trying times.'

'We have to win. There is no substitute for victory'

Father of hostage:

'Brings US House of Representatives to tears'

Zvika Mor, father of Eitan held hostage by Hamas, talks about his visit to Washington with the Knesset Speaker's delegation: 'The US sentiment was attentive to our plight.'

'Brings US House of Representatives to tears'

YU Pres. meets US Representative to discuss campus antisemitism

Leaders encourage students who are subjected to intimidation on the basis of their religion to take immediate action.

YU Pres. meets US Representative to discuss campus antisemitism

Israel solidarity reception held on Capitol Hill

CIAC Co-Chairs addressed the crowd, which included family members of October 7th terror victims and hostages.

Israel solidarity reception held on Capitol Hill

US Congressman:

'We have to give Israel the time and space to defend itself'

Congressman Andy Barr spoke with Binyamin Governor Ganz and discussed calls for a ceasefire and fake news about 'settler violence.'

'We have to give Israel the time and space to defend itself'

US Congressmen present $14 billion aid bill to Israel

Congressman Doug Lamborn held a video conference with Binyamin Regional Council Governor Israel Ganz to discuss the situation in the region.

US Congressmen present $14 billion aid bill to Israel

US Congressmen: “Israel has the full right to destroy Hamas”

Binyamin Regional Council Governor Israel Ganz held a Zoom meeting with US Congress officials to recruit their support for Israel.

US Congressmen: “Israel has the full right to destroy Hamas”

Ahead of High Holidays:

US Congress vows to increase Jewish non-profit security funding

A security briefing on Capitol Hill was organized by the JFNA, SCN, ADL, and OU.

US Congress vows to increase Jewish non-profit security funding

The Daily Portion / Why did Congress applaud?

I imagine that a few tears were shed as hundreds of members of Congress and the Senate rose to their feet and applauded Herzog,

The Daily Portion / Why did Congress applaud?

Congressional meeting celebrates Israel's 75th anniversary

All 26 Republican governors join in commitment to Israel and officially recognize Jewish American Heritage Month.

Congressional meeting celebrates Israel's 75th anniversary

Top US lawmakers call on Biden to veto anti-Israel resolution

The lawmakers are calling to unequivocally block any action against Israel at the UN.

Top US lawmakers call on Biden to veto anti-Israel resolution

Agudath Israel praises Omnibus Bill for funding community issues

US Congress's 1.7 trillion omnibus bill secures security funding and other community priorities.

Agudath Israel praises Omnibus Bill for funding community issues

Zelenskyy to US Congress:

'Ukraine will never surrender'

Ukrainian President delivers address to Congress: Against all odds and doom and gloom scenarios, Ukraine didn't fall.

'Ukraine will never surrender'

ADL tracks far left and far right US primary candidates

Anti-Defamation League study finds 25 percent of right right candidates won primaries while far left anti-Israel candidates mostly lost.

ADL tracks far left and far right US primary candidates

Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio to run for Congress

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces that he is running for the Democratic nomination in new NYC district.

Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio to run for Congress

American politicians can learn from The Book Of Exodus

Today the people of America are slaves to political pettiness.Opinion.

American politicians can learn from The Book Of Exodus

US lawmakers to defend Israeli construction in Judea, Samaria

'We have your back.' Bipartisan group of lawmakers pledge to defend Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria from push for building freeze.

US lawmakers to defend Israeli construction in Judea, Samaria

The Jew-haters in power were very 'carefully taught'

Largely as a result of global communication that puts fanatical haters in touch with each other––the Jew haters have made some disturbing in

The Jew-haters in power were very 'carefully taught'

The oldest hatred is alive and well in the US administration

Face it: A sizable segment of the Congressional delegation of a US political party are apologists for a genocidal terrorist group. Op-ed.

The oldest hatred is alive and well in the US administration

Congresswoman Kat Cammack gives hope to the future

Kat Cammack, a new congresswoman, hangs US and Israeli flags outside office, urges defending truth of Holocaust.

Congresswoman Kat Cammack gives hope to the future

What will Pence do on January 6th?

The courts have rejected Trump campaign efforts and so have legislatures. Is there going to be a last stand? Op-ed.

What will Pence do on January 6th?

Democratic centrists defeat progressives for top House positions

Hard-line progressive Democrats defeated by center-left lawmakers for control of key House committees.

Democratic centrists defeat progressives for top House positions

Congressman-elect admits trying to convert Jews to Christianity

25-year-old congressman-elect and part-time preacher, says he has converted Muslims and 'cultural Jews' - but has failed with religious Jews

Congressman-elect admits trying to convert Jews to Christianity

2nd Korean woman in Congress: 'I stand for the American dream'

Republican congresswoman Michelle Steel, who defeated Dem Rep. Harley Rouda tells her life story, why she supports law enforcement.

2nd Korean woman in Congress: 'I stand for the American dream'

Ben Shapiro comments on outcomes of Senate and House races

Daily Wire Editor Ben Shapiro explains ramifications of US congressional outcomes.

Ben Shapiro comments on outcomes of Senate and House races

House passes resolution condemning QAnon for anti-Semitism

US House of Representatives overwhelmingly backs resolution condemning QAnon conspiracy theory, citing anti-Semitism linked to the theory.

House passes resolution condemning QAnon for anti-Semitism

Would you like to have Maxine Waters as president?

The specter of Pres.Waters is why you must vote Republican for Congress even if your presidential vote goes to the Democrats. Opinion.

Would you like to have Maxine Waters as president?

Heads up Jewish Americans - you have enemies!

If Jews and supporters don’t aggressively battle antisemitism exploding in America now, from college to Congrress, it will be too late.Op-ed

Heads up Jewish Americans - you have enemies!

Marie Newman: A glib anti-Israel Democrat for Congress

Marie Newman: A glib anti-Israel Democrat for Congress

Republicans, Democrats urge UN to defend Israel from Hezbollah

240 Republican and Democratic members of Congress sign letter pressing UN chief to organize effort to defend Israel from Hezbollah attacks.

Republicans, Democrats urge UN to defend Israel from Hezbollah

Former Rep. John Conyers dies at age 90

Detroit police say the former congressman died of what appears to be natural causes at his home on Sunday.

Former Rep. John Conyers dies at age 90

Netanyahu:

'No country respects US Congress more than Israel'

PM Netanyahu says freshmen Congresswomen sought to use visit to push for BDS, refused to acknowledge they were visiting 'Israel.'

'No country respects US Congress more than Israel'

Samaria leader: 'AIPAC lobby misleads U.S. elected officials'

21 MKs and Samaria Council head address unprecedented letter to Members of Congress: 'Palestinian state more dangerous than BDS.'

Samaria leader: 'AIPAC lobby misleads U.S. elected officials'

Congress wants to protect US forces using Israeli defense system

House of Representatives introduces bill to have Army purchase two Iron Dome missile defense batteries from Israel.

Congress wants to protect US forces using Israeli defense system

Is the US Congress infected with anti-Semitism?

Jay Shapiro is disappointed that the US Congress has not been able to pass a resolution against anti-Semitism.

Is the US Congress infected with anti-Semitism?

Tliab's whopper

Tliab's whopper

Watch: Settler leader gives Bible course in US Congress

Samaria Regional Council chief Yossi Dagan leads Bible study group with wives of Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

Watch: Settler leader gives Bible course in US Congress

The Democrats' 'anti-hate' resolution is the ultimate insult

The Democrats' 'anti-hate' resolution is the ultimate insult

Dems have their own country – and it is not America

Dems have their own country – and it is not America

Elliott Abrams and Ilhan Omar clash in Congress

Son of Jewish immigration lawyer and refugee from Somalia agree protecting human rights is American interest.

Elliott Abrams and Ilhan Omar clash in Congress

Longest-serving congressman in US history dead at 92

John Dingell, a Michigan Democrat, served a record 59 consecutive years in the US House of Representatives.

Longest-serving congressman in US history dead at 92

Congressman trying to nix Democrat's Palestinian Authority visit

Republican congressman from Texas pressing Democratic leaders to block Arab-American congresswoman from holding anti-AIPAC trip to PA.

Congressman trying to nix Democrat's Palestinian Authority visit

Rep Ilhan Omar appointed to House Foreign Affairs Committee

BDS-supporting rep who accused Israel of 'evil doings' announces excitement at appointment to cmte that 'oversees all foreign assistance.'

Rep Ilhan Omar appointed to House Foreign Affairs Committee

Congressional Democrat defends accusing Israel of 'evil doings'

Rep. Ilhan Omar justifies 2012 comments accusing Israel of 'evil doings' and 'hypnotizing the world.'

Congressional Democrat defends accusing Israel of 'evil doings'

House okays raising level of anti-Semitism envoy to ambassador

House passes bill putting 90-day deadline on president to nominate special envoy to combat anti-Semitism.

House okays raising level of anti-Semitism envoy to ambassador

Muslim Congresswoman: 'We're going to impeach the @#$%'

Muslim Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib delivers profanity-laced tirade after taking office.

Muslim Congresswoman: 'We're going to impeach the @#$%'

It's Official: Nancy Pelosi is back as House Speaker

San Francisco Democrat elected to lead House of Representatives as 116th Congress is sworn in.

It's Official: Nancy Pelosi is back as House Speaker

Wake up to the infiltration of Radical Islamsts in elected positions

Wake up to the infiltration of Radical Islamsts in elected positions

Muslim woman elected to US Congress wraps in 'Palestinian' flag

Rashida Tlaib marks election victory with PLO flag, not Stars and Stripes.

Muslim woman elected to US Congress wraps in 'Palestinian' flag

ANALYSIS: All bets are off in midterms as turnout surges

As American voters head to the polls, who has the edge in the battle for Congress - and just how much faith can we put in polls?

ANALYSIS: All bets are off in midterms as turnout surges

Can Republicans hold on to Congress?

Republicans take lead in key Senate races as Democratic lead in House narrows. But will it be enough for GOP to retain majority?

Can Republicans hold on to Congress?

Democrats' 'blue wave' could be a ripple

Democrats' 'blue wave' could be a ripple

Watch: CNN anchor confronts Neo-Nazi congressional candidate

CNN's Alisyn Camerota challenges Illinois Congressional GOP Candidate Arthur Jones in heated interview.

Watch: CNN anchor confronts Neo-Nazi congressional candidate

Congress to recognize centenary of Balfour Declaration

Bipartisan Senate resolution calls for recognition of 100th anniversary of signing of Balfour Declaration, affirms US support for Israel.

Congress to recognize centenary of Balfour Declaration

US House Committee approves anti-Hezbollah sanctions

The U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Relations Committee passed two bills Thursday that tighten sanctions on Hezbollah.

US House Committee approves anti-Hezbollah sanctions

Congressional Democrats call for two-state solution

187 of 193 House Democrats sign J Street letter calling for establishment of Palestinian state. Letter to be shown at AIPAC conference.

Congressional Democrats call for two-state solution

Jewish leaders visit Capital Hill on first day of 115th Congress

American Jewish leaders meet Congressmen and Senators on first day of new Congress.

Jewish leaders visit Capital Hill on first day of 115th Congress

US lawmakers weigh in on Kerry speech

US Congressmen and Senators respond to Secretary Kerry's speech. Republicans blast speech while Democrats remain disappointed in UN vote.

US lawmakers weigh in on Kerry speech

Trump must confirm Bush-Congress commitments To Israel.

Trump must confirm Bush-Congress commitments To Israel.

Meet Brian Mast: Staunch Israel supporter running for congress

Brian Mast, a former IDF volunteer, lost both his legs in Afghanistan, but that isn't stopping him from running for congress in Florida.

Meet Brian Mast: Staunch Israel supporter running for congress