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ארה"ב קונגרס הקונגרס בית הנבחרים הסנאט סנאט

US Senate votes down bid to halt arms sales to Israel as support among Democrats grows

Support for failed resolutions, led by Sen. Bernie Sanders, grew compared to similar votes in April, including key figures who previously opposed similiar measures, signaling a shift in party's stance on Gaza war

Reuters | 07.31.25

US Senate confirms Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel

Staunch pro-Israel conservative and Jewish settlement supporter approved in 53-46 vote, largely along party lines; fellow Republicans praise his extensive experience in the region

Reuters | 04.09.25

מפגש החטופים עם ועדת החוץ של הסנאט (SFRC) המונה 22 סנאטורים

'It's not politics — it’s saving lives': Hostages' families urge US action at Senate hearing

Emotional roundtable, co-chaired by Sens. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., included testimonies from Americans formerly held by Hamas and relatives of those still missing

Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.03.25

נתניהו, טראמפ, חמינאי, נתנז איראן תקיפה באזור ביטחוני בסוריה

U.S. general: Iran could make nuclear breakthrough in less than a week

Gen. Anthony Cotton, head of U.S. Strategic Command, tells Senate that Tehran reduced 'breakout time' — period needed to enrich enough uranium for one bomb — from 10-15 days to 'presumably less than one week'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 03.27.25

Mike Huckabee's appointment as Israel ambassador could be in jeopardy

Exclusive: Huckabee's Senate confirmation hearing has been delayed again, this time until March 25; the postponement is said to be driven by Democratic opposition and pressure from the liberal Jewish community; Republicans hold a slim 53-49 majority in the Senate and it could stop the confirmation if even a few break GOP ranks

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 03.13.25

הצבעה ב סנאט ארה"ב על הצעת חוק ל סנקציות נגד בית הדין הפלילי הבינלאומי בהאג האג - שנחסמה על ידי הדמוקרטים

US Senate blocks bill to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court to protest Netanyahu arrest warrant

Despite setbacks in efforts to challenge the ICC, Israeli officials are hopeful that ongoing discussions in Washington could lead to a modified version of the proposal in the future

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 01.29.25

'Kill every last member of Hamas': Trump defense secretary nominee supports Israel in Senate hearing

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News anchor with no political experience, will soon be in charge of the Pentagon; In a Senate hearing, Hegseth sided with Israel, saying: 'I robustly support the state of Israel and its existential defense'

Tzippy Shmilovitz | 01.14.25

US House votes to sanction International Criminal Court over Israel

Senators vote 243 to 140 in favor of 'Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act,' which would sanction any foreigner who investigates, arrests, detains or prosecutes US citizens or those of allied country, not member of court

Reuters | 01.11.25

US Senate overwhelmingly rejects Sanders' proposals to halt arms transfers to Israel

Three proposals by progerssive lawmaker rejected with bipartisan opposition and backing from Biden administration; while Sanders argues aid violated US laws on human rights, opponents emphasize timing, given Israel’s threats from Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran

Ynet, news agencies | 11.21.24

U.S. Senate approves $95 billion aid package for Israel, Taiwan, Ukraine

Vote passes with overwhelming 80 to 19 majority to send $26 billion to Israel, $61 billion to Ukraine and $8.12 billion to Taiwan; Biden vows to sign bill into law

i24NEWS | 04.24.24

Former US Senator Joe Lieberman, first Jew to run for vice president for major party, dies at 82

An observant Jew, he ran on the Democratic Party's ticket with Al Gore and failed in a bid for the 2004 Democratic presidential nomination, hurt by his support for the Iraq War

Reuters | 03.28.24

First Israeli American confirmed as U.S. federal judge

Nicole Berner is also the first member of the LGBTQ+ community to be appointed to one of the more prestigious judicial positions in America ; she will serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit

Daniel Edelson, New York | 03.20.24

חמושים ב מיליציה מיליציות פרו-איראניות ליד המטה שלהם ב בגדד עיראק שהופצץ

‘Iran is at war with the US through its proxies,’ ex-US Army Intelligence Officer says

US Senate members focus on countering attacks by Iran and its proxies, especially on Israel, in wake of Oct. 7; they see bipartisan consensus on Iran's threat but division on Biden's Iran policy

Clint Van Winkle/The Media Line | 03.06.24

קפיטול קונגרס סנאט בית נבחרים ארה"ב וושינגטון

US Senate passes $95 bln aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

Hardline Republicans predict Senate legislation would be dead on arrival in House amid disagreements on Ukraine aid and southern border

Reuters | 02.13.24

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (C) speaks to members of the news media before the Senate failed to advance a bipartisan immigration and foreign aid bill

US Senate Republicans block aid package to Israel, Ukraine

Despite agreement among Republicans and Democrats on need to assist Israel, bill that would provide 14 billion in aid fails to reach necessary 60 votes to pass

Agencies, Ynet | 02.08.24