Jerusalem

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

Opinion

The light of Easter

For those of us who are Christians, this week is the most important and holiest of the year. We begin the week remembering Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem, walk with Him through his last teachings in the Temple, watch the last supper with His disciples, sadly witness His arrest and trial before the Sanhedrin and … Continued

Bradley Byrne

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April 15, 2019

Rogers says that UN promotes ideals that “attack American sovereignty”

U.S. Representative Mike Rogers, R-Saks, supports the United States withdrawing from the United Nations. On Monday he reiterated that position in an email to constituents. “Did you know that, as an American taxpayer, you are funding the United Nations?” Congressman Rogers wrote. “In fact, the United States bankrolls nearly 22 percent of the U.N.’s annual … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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June 26, 2018

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

Brandon Moseley

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May 15, 2018

Opinion

A small holiday wish

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter While we are all in a nice, festive and warm mood from the holidays, it seems like a good time to ask an important question: When did we become such jerks? I’m willing to accept, if enough people tell me it’s true, that maybe I’m being naive with this … Continued

Josh Moon

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December 22, 2017

Moore says that the U.S. should move the embassy to Jerusalem

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Roy Moore released a statement in supporting President Donald Trump’s and Vice President Mike Pence’s efforts to move the American Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. “The Nation of Israel has traditionally found a strong ally in the United States of America.” Moore said. “I am grateful … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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December 4, 2017

Alabama elected officials react to Sec. Kerry Speech on Israel

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, December 28, 2016, outgoing Secretary of State John Kerry (D) sharply attacked the settlement policies of the nation of Israel and demanded that they surrender territories the United Nations claims they have improperly occupied to the Palestinian State. US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said in a statement, … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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December 29, 2016

Obama’s Israel policy draws criticism from some

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Monday, December 26, 2016, State Representative Tim Wadsworth (R-Arley) criticized the decision by outgoing President Barack H. Obama (D) to refuse to veto a UN Security Council resolution denouncing Israel on Christmas Eve. Rep. Wadsworth wrote that the, “United States abstained in the passage of Resolution 2334 against Israel. The … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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December 28, 2016

Anger in response to Obama refusal to veto an anti-Israeli UN resolution

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, December 23, 2016, the UN Security Council on Friday passed a resolution demanding an end to Israeli settlement building in the disputed territories, including East Jerusalem. As a permanent member of the Security Council the US could have vetoed the resolution but abstained from doing so. A bipartisan … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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December 26, 2016