Zionist Organization of America
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Bannon to speak at ZOA conference
Stephen Bannon's first public appearance since being fired from White House position,

Adelson expresses support for ZOA efforts to depose McMaster
Sheldon Adelson sends email to ZOA leader expressing support for efforts to remove Trump Administration National Security Adviser.

Rabbis call The Forward 'an embarrassment to Jewish journalism'
Left-wing Jewish newspaper calls ZOA a 'bigger threat' to Jews than Linda Sarsour, BDS.

Forward: ZOA head more worrying for Jews than Linda Sarsour
US paper puts Morton Klein in the same category as Hamas head Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.

State Department blames Israel for terrorism, praises PA
Illinois congressman, Zionist organization slam State Department report blaming Israel for terrorism, whitewashing PA incitement.

ZOA: Don't give Roger Waters a platform
Zionist Organization of America calls on concert facilities not to give a platform to anti-Israel activist Roger Waters.

ZOA "Shocked" at Tillerson's Stance on Jerusalem – and Tel Aviv
'Only the blind cannot point to Jerusalem as the center of Judaism and Israel,' ZOA states.

ZOA: Trump administration's new aide is pro-Hamas
Pro-Israel group claims new Trump administration National Security Council advisor hostile to Israel, sympathetic to Hamas terror regime.

'Trump aide is no Nazi - he's a friend of Israel'
Zionist Organization of America blasts report claiming Trump adviser Sebastian Gorka affiliated with neo-Nazi group.

US Jews send Mishloach Manot to IDF soldiers
Zionist Organization of America Brooklyn Region, Emunah, Mizrachi and Young Israel to distribute 9,000 Purim baskets to Israeli soldiers.

ZOA welcomes Trump immigration order
ZOA expresses support for order restricting travel from 6 Muslim countries, says 'unacceptable risk'of terrorists entering US.

Trump under fire over Holocaust Day statement
Jewish American groups criticize Trump for failing to specifically mention Jews in his statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

ZOA warns: Senate resolutions promote '2-state solution'
Zionist Organization of America lauds Senate's condemnation of Resolution 2334 but calls to delete 'two-state' reference.

Who is behind the bus ads in Rome for a 'trip to Palestine?'
Is the Vatican's travel agency involved in the "Palestine trip" bus ads whose itinerary includes Jerusalem sites holy to Christians?

Danon: No one will pressure us into making dangerous concessions
'Attempt to use transition period in America to force through anti-Israel concessions will fail - we will not be forced,' says Danon.

2016 ZOA Annual Dinner features Trump's Israel policy advisors
Top Israel Policy advisors to President-Elect Trump to attend ZOA’s annual dinner this coming Sunday.

ZOA: ADL should apologize for anti-Bannon accusations
ZOA: ADL should apologize for anti-Bannon accusations.Trump's appointee is not anti-Semitic, says oldest pro-Israel organization in the U.S.

Presidential error at the UN
US president Barak Obama called Judea and Samaria 'Palestinian land' in contravention of the Oslo accords and international law.

The ADL attack on Netanyahu's condemnation of PA Jew-free state demand

Cruz may be down, but he is not out as favorite of the right
There is no rift between Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Sheldon Adelson.

ZOA: U.S. condemnations of terror biased against Israel
ZOA compares official U.S. condemnations of terrorism around the world to be blatantly biased against Israel.

An open letter to the ADL

American Jews send Purim joy to IDF soldiers
ZOA gears up for Mishloach Manot campaign, replete with hand-written letters of thanks from Jewish schoolchildren in the US.

Donald Trump is woefully misinformed with regards to Israel
"His comments about Jewish money don't bother me, what bothers me are his inane comments about Israel's commitment to peace."

'Huckabee speaks better about Israel than some Israelis'
Major philanthropist notes the presidential candidate's close ties to Israel and Jews. 'Huckabee has been there for us - the Jewish people.'

ZOA to Trump: 'We’re disappointed and alarmed'
Front-running Rep. candidate who opposed Iran deal says Middle East peace depends on more Israeli 'sacrifices.'

Why Obama Pulled Kerry from Netanyahu's UN 'Silence' Speech
ZOA keeps Netanyahu's 45-second silence speech in the news by likening U.S. "no show" to Arab countries' walk-outs.

Obama and World Mum as Iran Says Israel Will Cease to Exist
World leaders' silence recalls Nazi era, says ZOA.

Liberal US Jewish Leaders Blast 'Disastrous' Danon Appointment
Sending Danny Danon to the UN is a 'strategic mistake' which will alienate American Jews from Israel, liberal groups assert.

Even American Jews Oppose Iran Deal, by 2-1 Margin
Survey shows that 45% of Jews oppose (22% in favor). Americans in general are even more opposed.

Jewish Orgs Slam 'Myopic' Supreme Court Decision on Jerusalem
Both ADL and ZOA blast the decision to separate 'Jerusalem' from 'Israel' on passports, accuse US gov't of bias against Israel.

Obama Lambasted for Ruling Out Military Option on Iran
With all the fuss over Obama's threats to stop backing Israel at the UN, another equally worrying comment slid under the radar.

Can Israel Lobbying Still Remain Bipartisan?
Despite seemingly unbridgeable chasm between some Democrats and Israel, ZOA isn't throwing in the towel.

ZOA: We Push Issues that AIPAC Can't
Zionist Organization of America's Jeff Daube says the advantage of their efforts is they lobby non-mainstream positions other groups won't.

ZOA President: Israelis Made the Right Choice
While it is unfair that Israelis have to base their votes on security, President Morton Klein says they made the right choice.

U.S. Jewish Orgs Pro-Netanyahu's Congressional Speech
ZOA condemns ADL and Reform Jewish groups for criticizing PM's acceptance of Congressional invitation.

Who is Mahmoud Abbas Really?
ZOA President tells Arutz Sheva Obama's recent address was full of hypocrisy, and that Obama is propping up Fatah and Hamas terror regimes.

ZOA: Obama's Paris No-Show is No Surprise
Obama's record shows that "security considerations" were not his only reason for not appearing at the rally against terrorism, ZOA says.

'Obama Freed Three Hostile Cuban Spies, Why Not Pollard?'
Zionist Organization of America slams Obama decision to free Cuban spies - one murdered an American - while leaving Pollard in jail.

ZOA Head: EU Legitimizing 'Arab Nazism'
Special interview: ZOA President Morton Klein explains why EU striking Hamas from blacklist means 'Europe doesn't care about killing Jews.'

Young US Jews are Sticking with the Democrats

US Jewish Groups Condemn Abbas for Incitement
Numerous US Jewish groups condemned Abbas for incitement. Also expressed concern for increasing tension and violence in Israel.

ZOA Sums Up Absurdity of Obama Administration Anti-Bibi Stance
U.S. castigates Israel for building in Jewish neighborhoods, but ignores PA's praise of terrorists and refusal to negotiate.

Obama Chided for Telling UN: Many Israelis Ready to Ditch Peace
With all eyes turned to Netanyahu's UN speech, ZOA cites Obama for claiming that violence led "too many Israelis" to despair of peace.

ZOA Lashes Out at Obama for Proposed Hamas-Israel Equation
US proposal equates Israel with Hamas - sparking ire from American Jewish groups.

ZOA Head Says 'Reformation of Islam' Key to Arab-Israeli Peace
Zionist Organization of America's president, Mort Klein, rejects 'two-state solution', says 23rd Arab state is not the answer.

Congress Told: Stop 'Sick Perversion' Of Terror Release
ZOA Israel submits bereaved parents' letter to Congress, warns America not to be complicit in making terrorists 'heroes.'

Op-Ed: American Public Supports Israel by Overwhelming Margins
The American public as a whole continues to display a consistently high, steady level of support for Israel, says ZOA head.

Poll: Most Americans Oppose Obama, Support Israel
ZOA poll reveals that most Americans - even those outside Jewish communities - oppose Washington's anti-Israel policies.

American Group 'Delighted' by Australian Stance
Australian foreign minister Bishop said that Israel’s settlements in Judea and Samaria are not illegal.

ZOA: US Anger At Ya'alon A Double Standard
Zionist Organization of America criticizes US administration for slamming Ya'alon's comments while silent on PA outrages.

ZOA 'Delighted' by Australian Pro-Israel Stance
Australian foreign minister Bishop said that Israel’s settlements in Judea and Samaria are not illegal.

ZOA Head: Iran Deal 'Shameful and Disgraceful'
Morton Klein, ZOA president, speaks to Arutz Sheva and says Iran deal is like Munich deal.

ZOA Blasts Obama Over Iran
Obama has repeatedly claimed the he will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons, but his record indicates otherwise, says ZOA.

Did Obama Administration Meet With Hamas Officials?
ZOA calls on Obama administration to deny reports of meeting with Hamas officials, if reports are untrue.

ZOA Chief: Can't Decide Who's Worse in Syria
Morton Klein tells Arutz Sheva in special interview: U.S. is not sure whom to support in Syrian civil war, because both are bad.

ZOA Head Klein: Talk with PA will Fail
Morton A. Klein, President of the Zionist Organization of America, says Jewish groups are wrong to say 'settlements' are the problem.

ZOA Opposes Samantha Power's Nomination as UN Ambassador
ZOA cites Samantha Power’s record of outspoken anti-Israel statements, urges Senate to oppose her nomination.

ZOA Praises Walk-Out After Israel Accused of 'Genocide'
ZOA praises Obama Administration for walking out of meeting with Iranian diplomats after one accused Israel of "genocide."
