Alabama’s Congressional delegation praises announced Gaza peace plan deal
Sen. Katie Britt called the deal “an incredible first step to end this conflict” and dubbed Trump “the President of Peace.”
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UA students plan demonstration in solidarity with Palestine
University of Alabama students will gather on the Quad to demonstrate in response to the escalating violence in Gaza and the West Bank.
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Sen. Britt seeks to bar federal contractors from boycotting Israel
Britt’s office highlighted that an organization led and founded by a remarkably homophobic pastor supported the recently introduced legislation.
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Mike Rogers, other Republicans accuse Democrats of not standing with Israel
Republicans urged Democrats to approve $2 billion in emergency defense aid to Israel to replenish their Iron Dome missile defense systems.
Barry Moore optimistic about Trump peace plan
Tuesday, President Donald J. Trump (R) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a joint press conference at the White House to announce Trump’s 80-page plan, which opens a “transition” to a two-state solution that leaves Jerusalem Israel’s “undivided capital”, so long as certain conditions are met. Congressional candidate State Representative Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) said … Continued
Sewell calls Israel’s decision to block Tlaib, Omar from entering “outrageous and misguided”
Thursday after the government of Israel announced its decision to prevent Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar from entering the country. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma, said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision was outrageous and misguided. “Prime Minister Netanyahu’s decision to deny Congresswomen Tlaib and Omar entry to Israel is both outrageous and misguided,” … Continued
US opens new embassy in Jerusalem
Monday, the U.S. formally recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel by opening the new embassy in the “Holy City.” Several Alabama congress members commented on the historic moment. “It was so good to have my wife Ann with me at the White House today to watch the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem … Continued
Roby Recounts Details of Middle East Trip
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) traveled throughout the Middle East as part of a defense-related Congressional Delegation. Following her trip, Rep. Roby briefed constituents in an email. Congresswoman Roby said that the purpose of her trip was, “To evaluate the rising influence of ISIS and Iran and to examine … Continued
Bachus and Bentley Support Israel
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Representative Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavaia issued a written statement on Friday to announce his support for Israel’s right to defend itself. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) released a similar statement on Monday. The people of Israel have been attacked repeatedly by rockets fired from Gaza by the … Continued