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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 371

Steve Israel

Vice President Joe Biden, left, and Delaware Democratic US Senate candidate Chris Coons, right, applaud while attending a rally for the Delaware Democratic Party ticket on November 1, 2010, in Wilmington, Del. (AP/Rob Carr)
November 13, 2020, 9:33 am
Who are Biden’s potential senior appointees, and what are their views on Israel?
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
By Jacob Magid
Rep. Steve Israel, D-New York, speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington after attending a meeting with Vice President Joe Biden and the House Democratic Caucus to talk about the Iran nuclear deal, July 15, 2015. (AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
October 27, 2016, 3:44 am
Steve Israel: Florida Jews more worried about Trump than Tehran
Highest ranking Jewish congressman, while campaigning for Clinton in battleground state, says GOP nominee’s antics have ‘eclipsed’ dismay over nuclear accord
By Eric Cortellessa
Thousands of protesters attend a rally against anti-Semitism near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Sunday, September 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, Pool)
October 8, 2016, 4:19 am
US bill seeks to keep closer eye on European anti-Semitism
Bipartisan House measure stresses ‘urgent need’ to ensure safety and security of Europe’s Jewish communities
By Rebecca Shimoni Stoil
The David’s Sling missile defense system undergoes a final round of tests on Dec. 21, 2015 in Israel. (AP Photo courtesy of Israel Ministry of Defense/via JTA)
May 23, 2016, 7:37 am
US defense bill to invest $600m in Israeli missile defense
House version of National Defense Authorization includes AIPAC-backed provisions to bolster cooperation
By JTA
Democratic presidential candidates Sen. Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton shake hands before the start of a presidential debate in Miami, Florida, on March 9, 2016. (AP/Wilfredo Lee)
May 13, 2016, 2:43 pm
Fearing Trump, some Democrats up pressure on Sanders to exit
While presumptive GOP nominee pivots to presidential election, Clinton still fending off rival who has next-to-no chance but won’t quit
By Lisa Lerer and Ken Thomas
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during a rally at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, March 8, 2016. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
March 15, 2016, 12:25 pm
Clinton camp focuses on Florida Jews ahead of crucial primary
Campaign works to mobilize Sunshine State’s Jews, expected to play central role in Tuesday polling as Democratic front-runner looks to clinch nomination
By Rebecca Shimoni Stoil
Balint Homan served as Hungary's Minister of Religion and Education during World War II. (Wikimedia Commons)
December 7, 2015, 1:56 am
US lawmakers protest statue honoring Hungarian who deported Jews
House leaders say Balint Homan, a minister during WWII, ‘spearheaded anti-Jewish legislation, paved way for atrocities’
By JTA
Congressman Adam Schiff prepares to sing on the House floor on October 23, 2015, after losing a sports bet to colleague Steve Israel. (screen capture: YouTube)
October 24, 2015, 8:37 pm
Congressman sings ‘Meet the Mets’ on House floor
California’s Adam Schiff ‘pays up’ after losing bet to New York Rep. Steve Israel that LA Dodgers would beat the NY team
By Ron Kampeas
Congressman Steve Israel (Katrina Hajagos)
October 19, 2015, 3:07 am
Congressman’s novel based on DC’s truth is much stranger than fiction
In ‘The Global War on Morris,’ a satirical book only a Beltway insider could write, Steve Israel uses verbatim dialogue from post-9/11 high-level political meetings
By Cathryn J. Prince
Rep. Steve Israel, D-New York, speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington after attending a meeting with Vice President Joe Biden and the House Democratic Caucus to talk about the Iran nuclear deal, July 15, 2015. (AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
August 26, 2015, 10:37 pm
Jewish congressmen, ADL urge end to personal attacks in Iran debate
Anti-Defamation League condemns ‘hateful rhetoric’ and social media comments that ‘crossed the line’ against NY Democrat Nadler
By JTA and ToI Staff
Rep. Steve Israel, D-New York, speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington after attending a meeting with Vice President Joe Biden and the House Democratic Caucus to talk about the Iran nuclear deal, July 15, 2015. (AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
August 26, 2015, 6:03 pm
Jewish congressmen urge end to personal attacks in Iran debate
Democratic lawmakers criticize comparisons between the deal and the Holocaust, accusations of dual loyalty or insufficient support for Israel
By JTA
Sen. Charles (Chuck) Schumer (right) talks with a staff member after the weekly Democratic policy luncheon at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, August 4, 2015. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP)
August 18, 2015, 10:52 pm
How are US Jewish lawmakers voting on the Iran deal?
As Congressional deadline looms, a breakdown of the Jewish politicians for, against, and undecided
By Ron Kampeas
Zionist Union leader Isaac Herzog on July 14, 2015. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 10, 2015, 4:30 am
Herzog: Israel cannot afford to reject US overtures
Opposition leader tells delegation of Congress members that Iran nuclear deal is ‘bad,’ but he won’t clash with Obama
By Judah Ari Gross
Rep. Steve Israel, D-New York, speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington after attending a meeting with Vice President Joe Biden and the House Democratic Caucus to talk about the Iran nuclear deal, July 15, 2015. (AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
July 29, 2015, 4:17 am
7 Jewish lawmakers could tilt the scales on Iran deal
Critical group of members of Congress shut out the noise as they consider how to vote on nuclear accord
By Ron Kampeas
Israel's Ambassador to the US Ron Dermer, July 29, 2014 (Ron Sachs)
March 24, 2015, 5:20 am
Dermer dines with freshman Democrats
Looking to reduce tensions, Israeli ambassador joins Rep. Steve Israel to host lawmakers at official residence
By Rebecca Shimoni Stoil
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