Israel

Legislature

Bill would bar governments from using “West Bank” as term for Israel region

A state representative prefiled legislation requiring government entities to use "Judea and Samaria" for the region, claiming "West Bank" erases Jewish identity.

December 24, 2025

Coach Bruce Pearl to headline college Republican forum on US– Israeli relations

Pearl will discuss the American-Israeli relationship at a December 4 student forum.

November 21, 2025

US Sen. Britt issues statement on second anniversary of October 7

Britt reflected on the October 7 attack, its global impact and the alarming rise of antisemitism that followed.

October 8, 2025

Alabama politicians react to Trump’s unilateral strikes on Iran

Congresswoman Sewell called Trump’s decision to strike Iran “unconstitutional” while Republican politicians from Alabama quickly issued supportive statements.

June 23, 2025

Alabama mayors participate in roundtable about antisemitism

Mayors from across Alabama gathered in Montgomery this weekend to participate in a roundtable hosted by the Combat Antisemitism Movement.

March 10, 2025

Sens. Britt, Risch lead bill to halt UN funding for anti-Israel actions

The legislation has gathered substantial support, with backing from 37 other senators.

November 14, 2024

Alabama AG praises Columbia’s stance against Israel divestment

Marshall joined a coalition that praised Columbia for resisting demands to divest from Israel, asking them to "hold the line."

October 29, 2024

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.

September 24, 2024

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.

July 29, 2024

Alabama members of Congress applaud Israeli prime minister

Sen. Tommy Tuberville said Netanyahu, who has been accused by the ICC of committing war crimes, is “what leadership looks like.”

July 25, 2024