The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jeanne-shaheen/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:44:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Jeanne Shaheen | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jeanne-shaheen/ 32 32 Trump’s in-law Charles Kushner confirmed as US ambassador to France https://www.timesofisrael.com/trumps-in-law-charles-kushner-confirmed-as-us-ambassador-to-france/ Tue, 20 May 2025 07:33:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3553108 Father of US president's son-in-law approved 51-45; citing Holocaust survivor parents, real estate developer who was pardoned by Trump has said he's dedicated to building ties

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]]> Biden administration faces senator complaints about weak impact of Russia sanctions https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-administration-faces-senator-complaints-about-weak-impact-of-russia-sanctions/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:52:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2845171 State, Treasury departments tell Senate Foreign Relations Committee that response to possible Moscow annexation of Ukrainian territory should focus on oil revenue, arms supplies

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]]> Bill aims sanctions at Lebanon over US citizen detained for alleged torture https://www.timesofisrael.com/bill-aims-sanctions-at-lebanon-over-us-citizen-detained-for-alleged-torture/ Mon, 24 Feb 2020 18:28:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2246714 Legislation would sanction current and former Lebanese officials involved in holding Amer Fakhoury, 57, former member of the disbanded, Israel-backed South Lebanon Army

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]]> Trump, Erdogan to meet as thorny issues strain relations https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-erdogan-to-meet-as-thorny-issues-strain-relations/ Wed, 13 Nov 2019 10:43:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2182437 Turkey's decision to buy a Russian air defense system and its attack on US-allied Kurdish forces in northern Syria expected to be on the agenda

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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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]]> Fears of instability chip away at support for US bill cutting PA funding https://www.timesofisrael.com/fears-of-instability-chip-away-at-support-for-us-bill-cutting-pa-funding/ Wed, 12 Jul 2017 20:54:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1657213 Lawmakers unanimously support idea behind Taylor Force Act forcing Palestinians to halt incitement, but some say even Israeli officials worry about impact of cutting off money

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]]> Senate approves sanctions bill to punish Russia for meddling https://www.timesofisrael.com/senate-approves-sanctions-bill-to-punish-russia-for-meddling/ Wed, 14 Jun 2017 20:28:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1640084 Bipartisan legislation targets key sectors of Russian economy, individuals who carried out cyber attacks during 2016 election

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]]> US official: Russia risks being mired in Syria ‘quagmire’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-official-russia-risks-being-mired-in-syria-quagmire/ Thu, 29 Sep 2016 23:42:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1472340 Moscow spokesman slams Washington's warnings as proof of 'US-controlled international terrorist alliance'

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]]> Obama signs Hezbollah sanctions bill into law https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-signs-hezbollah-sanctions-bill-into-law/ Fri, 18 Dec 2015 23:03:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1305184 White House welcomes legislation, which some hope will limit group's cash windfall after Iran sanctions are lifted

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]]> Democratic discontent with US policy on Syria grows https://www.timesofisrael.com/democratic-discontent-with-us-policy-on-syria-grows/ Mon, 28 Sep 2015 23:01:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1257210 Handful of lawmakers slam failed American effort to train and equip moderate rebels to fight Islamic State

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]]> US urges European bank to cut Iran out of transfer system https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-presses-european-bank-to-cut-iran-out-of-transfer-system/ Sat, 09 Mar 2013 03:30:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=406510 'We will continue to press the ECB to take what we think is the right step here,' says undersecretary of the Treasury

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]]> Senators urge EU to end Iran bank transactions https://www.timesofisrael.com/senators-urge-eu-to-end-iran-bank-transactions/ Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:11:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=392846 Signed by 36 legislators, letter seeks to close off possible money laundering mechanism

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]]> After Iran clarification, Democrats rally behind Hagel https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-iran-clarification-democrats-rally-behind-hagel/ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:42:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=354204 Senator Frank Lautenberg confident defense secretary nominee 'firmly committed to ensuring a strong US-Israel relationship'

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