Skip to content

Israel

Elections

Stan Cooke is running for State Auditor

The incumbent State Auditor, Jim Ziegler, a Republican, is termed limited and is not able to run for re-election.
June 17, 2021

Alabama Republicans praise Trump for UAE-Bahrain-Israel peace deal

The governments of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates were at the White House on Tuesday to sign historic peace accords with Israel. The Abraham Accords potentially could expand to other Arab countries and bring a lasting peace in the Middle East. Alabama Republicans praised President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for … Continued
September 16, 2020

Barry Moore supports Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize nomination

Republican 2nd Congressional District candidate Barry Moore released a statement supportive of President Donald Trump’s nomination for a Nobel Peace Prize for his work to bring about Middle East peace. Moore said that it’s “a long shot, but appropriate, in my opinion.” Trump was nominated by Christian Tybring-Gjedde, a member of the Norwegian Parliament and … Continued
September 10, 2020

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
January 29, 2020

Merrill reflects on trip to Israel

Following the conclusion of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) and American Jewish Committee’s (AJC) Project Interchange trip to Israel, Secretary Merrill reflects on his time spent studying the best Israeli cybersecurity practices: Secretary of State John H. Merrill had the unique opportunity to meet with Ambassador Yuval Rotem, the Director General of … Continued
December 24, 2019

Merrill works with leaders in Israel to increase cybersecurity efforts in America

Just five days into his visit to Jerusalem, Israel, Secretary Merrill has been exposed to a variety of challenges, perspectives, and preventative measures in the world of cybersecurity. “Israel’s cybersecurity efforts are leading the world, and I am grateful for the opportunity to study and learn from their practices. After meeting with key leaders from … Continued
December 19, 2019

Medical marijuana users tell their stories to Medical Cannabis Study Commission

Thursday, the Medical Cannabis Study Commission held its third meeting. The Commission has been tasked with presenting a policy recommendation to the legislature on exactly what the best medical marijuana bill should look like. The Commission held a public hearing in which a number of medical marijuana users claimed that the drug has benefitted them. … Continued
October 4, 2019
Roy Moore speaks to reporters and supporters

Moore says that Omar should go back to Somalia

Wednesday, the war of words between former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, heated up even further. Moore responded to Omar calling him a pedophile; by announcing that he fully supports the Alabama Republican Party resolution calling on the Congress to expel her and slamming her for own reported “numerous sexual … Continued
August 29, 2019

We must stand with Israel

Israel means so much to our nation.  The American people have no better friend.  As the only democracy in the volatile Middle East, Israel is one of our greatest partners on the global stage.  And Israel, particularly Jerusalem, holds a close personal significance to many Americans of different faiths. Israel is a very special place … Continued
August 28, 2019