The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/robert-menendez/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:14:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Robert Menendez | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/robert-menendez/ 32 32 New Jersey’s Menendez resigning from US Senate following corruption conviction https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-jerseys-menendez-resigning-from-us-senate-following-corruption-conviction/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:59:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3338411 Democratic lawmaker informs state governor he will leave post next month, insists he's 'never, ever been a foreign agent' despite being found guilty of acting on Egypt's behalf

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]]> US Senator Bob Menendez convicted on all corruption charges, including bribery https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senator-bob-menendez-convicted-on-all-corruption-charges-including-bribery/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 18:09:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3333274 Prosecutors said Democratic chairman of powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee accepted cash, gold bars and a luxury vehicle in exchange for using his role to benefit Egypt

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]]> US senator says military aid to Egypt on hold until Cairo’s rights record improves https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senator-says-military-aid-to-egypt-on-hold-until-cairos-rights-record-improves/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 01:22:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3111575 Move announced by Ben Cardin days after he took over Congressional panel post vacated by Bob Menendez, who has been indicted in scandal that touched on ties with Egypt

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]]> US Senator Menendez, wife charged with bribery over alleged scheme to aid Egypt https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senator-menendez-wife-charged-with-bribery-over-alleged-scheme-to-aid-egypt/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:40:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3103239 Authorities find over $100,00 in gold bars and $480,000 in cash at home of the New Jersey Democrat, who Schumer says will resign as chair of foreign affairs panel after indictment

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]]> White House said briefing top Democrats on Saudi-Israel normalization talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/white-house-said-briefing-top-democrats-on-saudi-israel-normalization-talks/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 21:29:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3074796&preview=true&preview_id=3074796 Meetings part of tacit effort to rally support for deal, keeping lawmakers in the loop regarding negotiations

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]]> Jewish nominee quits bid for US human rights post amid scrutiny of Israel comments https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-nominee-quits-bid-for-us-human-rights-post-amid-scrutiny-of-israel-comments/ Thu, 26 Jan 2023 06:51:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2935369 Sarah Margon, who voiced support for disinvestment from West Bank settlements, says she can't see path to confirmation with Republican senator determined to block appointment

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]]> Nadler joins list of Jewish, pro-Israel Democrats to raise alarm over new government https://www.timesofisrael.com/nadler-joins-list-of-jewish-pro-israel-democrats-to-raise-alarm-over-new-government/ Thu, 26 Jan 2023 01:01:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2934885 Longest-serving Jewish member of Congress among longtime backers to speak out against coalition's far-right flank, judicial overhaul plan, in signal bipartisan support at risk

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]]> UAE warns Netanyahu against government with Ben Gvir and Smotrich https://www.timesofisrael.com/uae-warned-netanyahu-against-government-with-ben-gvir-and-smotrich/ Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:22:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2860005&preview=true&preview_id=2860005 Official says Abdullah bin Zayed told opposition leader partnering with Religious Zionism risks upending bilateral ties; Likud leader responded that he's handling matter

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]]> Netanyahu: ‘Won’t bow my head’ to US lawmakers’ warning against Ben Gvir partnership https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-wont-bow-my-head-to-us-lawmakers-warning-against-ben-gvir-partnership/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 08:10:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2858604 In Haredi radio station interview, opposition leader pledges to scrap tax hikes on disposable plasticware and sweetened drinks, both hot-button issues for ultra-Orthodox community

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]]> Top Democrat urges halt to Saudi weapons sales after decision to cut oil production https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-democrat-urges-halt-on-saudi-weapons-sales-after-decision-to-cut-oil-production/ Tue, 11 Oct 2022 03:57:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2850514 Sen. Bob Menendez says Riyadh 'underwriting' Russia's war in Ukraine after Saudis and other oil producers took decision aimed at boosting crude prices

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]]> 2nd pro-Israel congressman urges Jerusalem to ‘ostracize’ Ben Gvir ahead of election https://www.timesofisrael.com/2nd-pro-israel-congressman-urges-jerusalem-to-ostracize-ben-gvir-ahead-of-election/ Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:35:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2848173&preview=true&preview_id=2848173 Going further than Menendez, who cautioned Netanyahu behind closed doors against normalizing Kahane disciple, Brad Sherman publicly warns far-right MK will undermine bilateral ties

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]]> Daily Briefing Oct. 2: Nasrallah changes tune on maritime borders; security update https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-oct-2-nasrallah-changes-tune-on-maritime-borders-security-update/ Sun, 02 Oct 2022 10:45:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2846782 Editor David Horovitz on increasingly brazen legislators' calls to overturn the judicial system; military correspondent Emanuel Fabian on how luck may soon run out in the West Bank

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]]> Top senator said to warn Netanyahu that having Ben Gvir in gov’t would harm US ties https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-senator-said-to-warn-netanyahu-working-with-ben-gvir-will-harm-us-relations/ Sat, 01 Oct 2022 19:11:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2846518 Robert Menendez, who chairs Foreign Relations Committee, reportedly raised 'serious concerns' with ex-premier over potentially including extremist elements in next coalition

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]]> Senator says Biden administration committed to congressional review of Iran deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/senator-says-biden-administration-committed-to-congressional-review-of-iran-deal/ Mon, 05 Sep 2022 18:37:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2831021 US lawmakers Menendez and Graham express opposition to emerging accord, promise governmental oversight; 'There will be bipartisan opposition,' promises Graham

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]]> US ambassador: Biden told Lapid, ‘We’ll never tie Israel’s hands’ on Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-ambassador-biden-told-lapid-well-never-tie-israels-hands-on-iran/ Mon, 05 Sep 2022 17:32:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2830927 Nides reiterates vow to deny Tehran nukes, as visiting Democratic senator says US president pledged to submit a nuclear deal for congressional review

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