The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/chris-coons/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:09:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Chris Coons | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/chris-coons/ 32 32 US Senate foils effort to nix Israel arms sales, but record 85% of Democrats support the move https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senate-foils-effort-to-nix-israel-arms-sale-but-75-of-dems-vote-to-block-it/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:44:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3803215 Sanders' resolutions to stop bulldozer, bomb deliveries gain unprecedented Democratic support, demonstrating major shift in party's approach toward Israel over wars in Gaza, Lebanon

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]]> Trump: I’m not talking to Iran, nor offering it anything after US struck nuke sites https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-im-not-talking-to-iran-nor-offering-it-anything-after-us-struck-nuke-sites/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:31:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3587653 Tehran criticizes US president for sanctions 'games,' says its usual IAEA cooperation cannot be expected; France, Germany, UK condemn Iran's 'threats' against watchdog head

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]]> ‘He’s lost it’: Trump call to take over Gaza blasted by Democrats, boosted by loyalists https://www.timesofisrael.com/hes-lost-it-trump-call-to-take-over-gaza-blasted-by-democrats-boosted-by-loyalists/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:03:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3475747 US president's domestic opposition condemns plan as 'ethnic cleansing by another name'; Dutch far-right leader Wilders praises idea, says Gazans can 'move to Jordan'

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]]> US senators: Truce in Gaza could pave way for Israel and Hezbollah ‘to de-escalate’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senators-truce-in-gaza-could-pave-way-for-israel-and-hezbollah-to-de-escalate/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:02:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3229692 Democratic lawmakers Chris Coons and Richard Blumenthal say coming weeks crucial for region, stress 'urgency' of diplomatic solution

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]]> Visiting US lawmakers press Israel to explain Palestinian groups’ terror listing https://www.timesofisrael.com/visiting-us-lawmakers-press-israel-to-explain-palestinian-groups-terror-listing/ Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:58:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2647234 Bipartisan group led by Sen. Coons says Jerusalem agreed to provide Congress more information; Jerusalem consulate, settlements also discussed with Israeli, Palestinian leaders

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]]> PM meets with US lawmakers, including some on J Street-sponsored trip https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-meets-with-us-lawmakers-including-some-on-j-street-sponsored-trip/ Wed, 10 Nov 2021 10:35:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2646976&preview=true&preview_id=2646976 Bennett sits with bipartisan delegation and with Democrats on visit backed by dovish lobby after years of Netanyahu government boycotts; thanks legislators for Iron Dome funding

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]]> US officials in Gulf to reassure jittery allies over effort to rejoin Iran deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-officials-in-gulf-to-reassure-jittery-allies-over-effort-to-rejoin-iran-deal/ Mon, 03 May 2021 16:33:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2535861 Biden administration envoys and US senators say they plan to consult, engage with Mideast allies, as indirect talks in Vienna over nuclear program progress

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]]> Top Democratic senator opposes reentering Iran deal under previous terms https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-democratic-senator-opposes-reentering-iran-deal-under-previous-terms/ Sat, 21 Nov 2020 15:43:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2434161&preview=true&preview_id=2434161 Chris Coons, seen as potential Biden pick for secretary of state, says Washington must demand limits on Tehran's ballistic missiles and proxy groups

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]]> Who are Biden’s potential senior appointees, and what are their views on Israel? https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-are-bidens-potential-senior-appointees-and-what-are-their-views-on-israel/ Fri, 13 Nov 2020 07:33:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2428927 Some picks may hinge on whether Democrats win Senate; choices for secretary of state boast pro-Israel bonafides but rankled some by supporting Iran deal

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]]> Graham, Harris share spotlight as Barrett hearings begin https://www.timesofisrael.com/graham-harris-share-spotlight-as-barrett-hearings-begin/ Sun, 11 Oct 2020 23:37:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2406184 Republicans are eager to push through nomination to US Supreme Court before elections, while Democrats fume at accelerated process and fear for Obamacare, abortion rights

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]]> Delaware’s GOP Senate candidate appears on site linked to white supremacists https://www.timesofisrael.com/delawares-gop-senate-candidate-appears-on-site-linked-to-white-supremacists/ Tue, 06 Oct 2020 13:41:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2402677 Lauren Witzke, who is running against incumbent Sen. Chris Coons, blames immigrants for drug addiction and job loss, references 'global donor class' in interview on VDARE website

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]]> US senators introduce bill backing $3.3 billion bill annual aid to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senators-introduce-bill-backing-3-3-billion-bill-annual-aid-to-israel/ Fri, 10 Jan 2020 08:52:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2218071&preview=true&preview_id=2218071 Legislation would codify into law agreement with Obama administration; was originally part of wider legislation that stalled last year over anti-BDS clause

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]]> 18 Jewish groups urge Congress to pass bill to end Trump’s travel ban https://www.timesofisrael.com/18-jewish-groups-urge-congress-to-pass-bill-to-end-trumps-travel-ban/ Fri, 12 Apr 2019 11:54:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2056305 After Democratic members introduce legislation aimed at repealing president's immigration efforts, liberal groups led by HIAS send letter stating they stand by 'Muslim neighbors'

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]]> Pro-Israel Congress members push bill for investment in Palestinians https://www.timesofisrael.com/pro-israel-congress-members-push-bill-for-investment-in-palestinians/ Tue, 16 Oct 2018 18:04:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1943259 Measure would see some $50 million put into local businesses as a way to counter massive aid cuts made by the Trump administration

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]]> US envoy Greenblatt discusses Israeli-Palestinian peace plan with senators https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-envoy-greenblatt-discusses-israeli-palestinian-peace-plan-with-senators/ Fri, 05 Oct 2018 06:47:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1936404 Negotiator does not provide new details of the plan, which Trump has promised to unveil within the next four months

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