ISRAEL, STATE OF

Addresses

Israeli/Palestinian Peace Initiatives: Senator Kaufman, S7745 [29SE]

Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process: Liel Maghen, E1430 [27JY]

Amendments

Middle East: support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, Hamas' rejection of Middle East peace processes, and Iran's support of Hamas (S. Res. 548), S5409, S5410, S5455 [24JN]

Articles and editorials

Dangerous Silence, E539 [14AP]

Dividends of U.S. Support for Israel, E633 [22AP]

Early Disaster Response in Haiti—The Israeli Field Hospital Experience, H5591 [14JY]

Fresh Thinking on Supporting Israel, E40 [19JA]

Obama Repeating 1975 Mistakes, H1491 [16MR]

Point of View—Linkage and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, E493 [25MR]

Bills and resolutions

Anderson, Tristan: investigate critical injury in West Bank village of Nil'in and express sympathy to him and his family (see H. Con. Res. 270), H3014 [28AP]

Arms control: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see S. 3451), S4529 [27MY] (see H.R. 5327), H3540 [18MY]

Dept. of Defense: expedite congressional defense export review period for Israel and extend war reserves stockpile authority (see S. 3847), S7507 [27SE]

Dept. of State: investigate role of Insan Hak ve Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organization) in supporting terrorist organizations and foreign involvement in breaking Israel's blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. 1532), H5676 [15JY]

Disasters: express condolences to families of victims of forest fire (see H. Res. 1751), H8089 [7DE]

Foreign policy: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2503 [13AP]

Friends of Israel Initiative: recognize formation and support objectives (see H. Con. Res. 315), H6681 [14SE]

Haiti: tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake (see H. Res. 1277), H2695 [20AP]

Iran: condemn certain content in Iranian textbooks aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment and restricting women's rights (see H. Res. 1497), H5303 [30JN]

Jerusalem: anniversary of reunification (see H. Con. Res. 271), H3078 [29AP]

———support relocation of U.S. Embassy (see H. Res. 1191), H1656 [18MR]

Middle East: support a negotiated solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state (see H. Res. 1765), H8520 [15DE]

———support Israel's right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 1553), H5985 [22JY]

———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. 1440), H4424 [14JN]

———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, Hamas' rejection of Middle East peace processes, and Iran's support of Hamas (see S. Res. 548), S4745 [9JN]

———support right of self-defense and peace processes, condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza and Iran's efforts to support future flotillas, and consider additional terrorist designations (see H. Res. 1599), H6572 [30JY]

———support right to defend itself against terrorists and the Israeli construction of new security fences along the border of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), H2504 [13AP]

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: commend accession (see H. Res. 1391), H3823 [25MY]

Palestinians: reaffirm opposition to declaration of a Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 1731), H7614 [18NO] (see H. Res. 1734), H7644 [29NO]

POW: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see S. Res. 571), S5489 [28JN] (see H. Res. 1359), H3483 [13MY]

U.N.: prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human Rights Council and prohibit contributions for purposes of paying for investigation into efforts to break Israeli blockade of Gaza (see H.R. 5501), H4386 [10JN]

Letters

Tribute to Charles Segal: Asaf Shariv, Consulate General of Israel, E1136 [17JN]

Messages

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process: President Obama, S48 [20JA], H263 [20JA]

Remarks in House

Arms control: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (H.R. 5327), H3617-H3620, H3623 [19MY], E901, E906, E910 [20MY], E913 [24MY], E943, E953 [26MY]

Castro, Fidel: remarks regarding Israel and outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, H4600 [17JN]

Dept. of Defense: expedite congressional defense export review period for Israel and extend war reserves stockpile authority (S. 3847), H7040-H7043 [28SE]

Disasters: commend efforts of AID, Forest Service, and the Jewish National Fund (organization) to combat forest fire and rebuild destroyed forest, H8266 [9DE]

———express condolences to families of victims of forest fire (H. Res. 1751), H8056, H8057 [7DE], E2100, E2108 [9DE]

Foreign policy: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, H2671 [20AP], E594 [20AP]

———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (H. Con. Res. 260), H2769, H2772-H2779 [21AP], E569 [15AP], E590, E592 [20AP], E620, E624, E633, E635, E640 [22AP], E643, E646, E656 [26AP], E669 [27AP], E691, E696 [28AP]

———support right of self-defense against imminent military or nuclear threat from Iran and other countries and organizations, H2447 [25MR], H3303 [11MY], H3862 [26MY], H4867 [24JN]

———support right to construct additional housing in Jerusalem, H1412, H1414 [15MR], H2264 [24MR], H2447 [25MR], H2670 [20AP], H2888 [27AP], H3303 [11MY], E418 [19MR]

Haiti: tribute to Israeli Defense Forces Medical Corps Field Hospital for early disaster response following earthquake, H5591 [14JY]

International Olympic Committee: encourage holding a moment of silence at Olympic Games in honor of Israel team members killed in terrorist attack during 1972 Munich summer games, H7385 [29SE]

International relations: decision on temporary halt of settlement construction in the West Bank, H7501 [17NO]

Iran: address increasing global influence, H2564 [14AP]

———condemn content in Iranian textbooks aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment and restricting women's rights (H. Res. 1497), H5208 [30JN]

———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H2621 [15AP]

Jerusalem: anniversary of reunification (H. Con. Res. 271), H3018 [29AP], E829 [12MY]

———support relocation of U.S. Embassy, E829 [12MY]

Members of Congress: report on congressional delegation trip, H4490, H4491 [15JN]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, H1414 [15MR], H3463 [13MY], H6813 [22SE], H7001 [28SE], H8070 [7DE]

———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives relative to recent Israeli announcement of housing settlement construction in disputed areas, H1450 [16MR], H1522, H1523 [17MR]

———support a negotiated solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state (H. Res. 1765), H8466-H8471 [15DE], E2156, E2161, E2163, E2168 [16DE], E2190, E2192, E2194 [18DE]

———support end of blockade of Gaza and condemn violence against civilians near Gaza border, H8267 [9DE]

———support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip, protect innocent civilians, and promote the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, H171 [19JA], H307 [21JA]

———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, H4230, H4240-H4242 [8JN], H4252, H4302, H4303, H4305, H4306-H4314 [9JN], H4334, H4335, H4367, H4372, H4378 [10JN], H4389 [14JN], H4483 [15JN], H4570, H4577, H4593, H4594 [16JN], H4601 [17JN], H5299 [30JN], E1023 [8JN], E1052 [9JN], E1065, E1068, E1070, E1073 [10JN], E1091 [14JN], E1099, E1104 [15JN], E1148 [17JN], E1157 [22JN]

———support right to defend itself against terrorists and the Israeli construction of new security fences along the border of Egypt (H. Res. 1241), H4312 [9JN]

New York (NY) Times: characterization in reporting, H5538-H5539 [13JY]

Obama, President: evaluation of national security policies, H7750 [30NO]

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: commend accession, H3624 [19MY], E1050 [9JN]

———commend accession (H. Res. 1391), H3834-H3837 [26MY], E967, E968, E1015 [28MY]

Palestinians: reaffirm opposition to declaration of a Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/Palestinian conflict (H. Res. 1734), E2193 [18DE]

POW: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (H. Res. 1359), H4713-H4716 [23JN], H4857 [24JN], E1196, E1204, E1210 [24JN], E1233, E1241, E1251 [30JN]

South Mountain Peace Action (organization): tribute to ``Be About Peace Day'', E454 [23MR]

U.S. policy, H1414 [15MR], H1491 [16MR], H2218 [23MR], H2442, H2444 [25MR], H2805 [22AP], H4377 [10JN], H4673 [22JN], H4868 [24JN], E427 [20MR], E442 [22MR], E493 [25MR], E539 [14AP]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: expedite congressional defense export review period for Israel and extend war reserves stockpile authority (S. 3847), S7560 [27SE]

Foreign policy: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, S2485 [21AP]

———support right of self-defense against imminent military or nuclear threat from Iran and other countries and organizations, S6152 [22JY]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, S2418 [19AP], S2485 [21AP], S7745 [29SE]

———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives relative to recent Israeli announcement of housing settlement construction in disputed areas, S1497-S1499 [15MR], S1588 [16MR]

———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, S5242 [22JN]

———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, Hamas' rejection of Middle East peace processes, and Iran's support of Hamas (S. Res. 548), S5409, S5410 [24JN], S5495 [28JN]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S18-S21 [20JA]

POW: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (S. Res. 571), S5497 [28JN]

Specter, Senator: report on congressional delegation trip to Czech Republic, Israel, Syria, and Croatia, S6349 [28JY]

Treaties and agreements: treatment of Iran, Syria, and Israel in report from Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons conference, S6152 [22JY]

Turkey: U.S. policy, S5304 [23JN]

Statements

Report on Congressional Delegation Trip to Czech Republic, Israel, Syria, and Croatia: Senator Specter, S6349 [28JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 1359, call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas, H4713 [23JN]

H. Res. 1391, commend Israel on accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, H3834 [26MY]

H. Res. 1751, express condolences to families of victims of forest fire in Israel, H8056 [7DE]

H. Res. 1765, support a negotiated solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state, H8466 [15DE]

H.R. 5327, U.S.-Israel Missile Defense Cooperation and Support Act, H3617 [19MY]

S. 3847, Security Cooperation Act, S7560-S7562 [27SE], H7041 [28SE]

S. Res. 548, support Israel's right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, Hamas' rejection of Middle East peace processes, and Iran's support of Hamas, S4752 [9JN], S5495 [28JN]

S. Res. 571, call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas, S5494, S5497 [28JN]