ISRAEL, STATE OF

Addresses

Bar Mitzvah: Luke Cohen, E946 [28JN]

Israel Independence Anniversary: Israel Zoberman, E484 [17AP]

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), S5567, S5569, S5589 [1AU]

Foreign policy: celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (H. Res. 835), H3913 [10MY]

Articles and editorials

Grotesque Spectacle in Jerusalem, E666 [16MY]

U.S. Is No Stranger to Interfering in the Elections of Other Countries (2016), H6268 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions

AID: establish Palestinian Partnership Fund to promote joint economic development and finance joint ventures between Palestinian entrepreneurs and companies in the U.S., Israel, and the Middle East (see S. 3549), S6541 [4OC] (see H.R. 7060), H9430 [12OC]

American Jewish Committee: anniversary (see H. Res. 1166), H9758 [30NO]

Dept. of Defense: develop with Israel directed energy capabilities to detect and defeat ballistic missiles (see H.R. 6725), H7919 [6SE]

——— improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1338 [5MR]

Dept. of State: develop a strategy on administration policy regarding the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 5898), H4284 [21MY]

——— report on educational materials used in the West Bank and Gaza by the Palestinian Authority or U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 6034), H4979 [7JN]

Foreign aid: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1340 [1MR]

Foreign policy: celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see S. Res. 502), S2594 [9MY] (see H. Res. 835), H3442 [18AP]

——— commemorate anniversary of recognition of Jerusalem as the capital, commend subsequent relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and reaffirm U.S.-Israel friendship (see H. Con. Res. 144), H9767 [6DE]

——— pursue and enter into a military treaty alliance of extended deterrence (see H. Con. Res. 139), H9090 [26SE]

——— recognize anniversary of founding, relations with the U.S., and relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem and encourage other countries with relations with Israel to move their embassies to Jerusalem (see H. Res. 815), H3147 [11AP]

——— support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H1652 [15MR]

——— support security and law enforcement training and cooperation with the U.S. (see S. 3625), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 6998), H9405 [28SE]

International relations: reaffirm U.S. support, condemn U.N. Human Rights Council for certain wasteful and abusive actions that target Israel, and support expansion of anti-boycott laws to international organizations (see H. Res. 728), H974 [7FE]

Iran: impose terrorism-related sanctions against As-Saib Ahl Al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah Al-Nujaba and publish a list of armed groups receiving assistance from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see S. 3431), S6142 [12SE]

Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense and sovereignty over Golan Heights to assure security from attack and hold Syria accountable for killing civilians and use of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 732), S7657 [17DE]

NASA: provide for continuing cooperation with Israel Space Agency (see S. 2504), S1378 [6MR]

Palestinians: impose sanctions against officials who provide payments to individuals imprisoned for, or to families of those who died, committing acts of terrorism against Israeli or U.S. citizens (see S. 3801), S7989 [20DE]

Terrorism: support right of self-defense and condemn Hamas (terrorist organization) violence in Gaza (see H.J. Res. 135), H4776 [5JN]

Treaties and agreements: authorize entrance into cooperative project agreement to counter unmanned aerial vehicles that threaten the U.S. or Israel (see H.R. 5117), H1333 [27FE]

U.N.: establish U.S. policy relative to contributions to U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 6451), H6588 [19JY]

——— object to resolution criticizing U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel (see H. Res. 684), H169 [11JA]

——— redirect U.S. funding from U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East to other entities providing assistance to Palestinians living in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon (see S. 3425), S6059 [6SE]

Weapons: authorize assistance for anti-missile defense systems (see H.R. 5126), H1333 [27FE]

Letters

Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H1085 [13FE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H1085 [13FE]

Improve certain Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8147 [12SE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8147 [12SE]

Proclamations

Israel Independence Anniversary: Representative Lance, E516 [24AP]

Remarks in House

Airbnb, Inc.: urge relisting of rental homes in West Bank, H9658 [27NO]

American Jewish Committee: anniversary (H. Res. 1166), H10163 [12DE]

American Jewish Congress: anniversary, E1083 [26JY]

City of David Foundation: tribute, H9533 [15NO]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), H8145–H8150 [12SE], E1255 [13SE]

Dept. of State: certify that U.S. assistance funds to Israel do not support military detention, interrogation, abuse, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children (H.R. 4391), H7094 [24JY]

——— decision to close PLO diplomatic mission in the District of Columbia, H8112 [12SE]

Foreign aid: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (H.R. 5141), E622 [10MY]

Foreign policy: celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (H. Res. 835), H3912 [10MY], H3959 [15MY]

——— recognize anniversary of founding, relations with the U.S., and relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem and encourage other countries with relations with Israel to move their embassies to Jerusalem (H. Res. 815), H3319 [16AP]

——— recognize relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, H3939, H3958 [15MY], H4149 [17MY], E666 [16MY]

——— support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East, E1646 [11DE]

Foundation for Ethnic Understanding: tribute to celebration of relationship between Azerbaijan and Israel, E526 [24AP]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: Inter-American Chapter of Hadassah recognition of Cuban Jews who fought in Israeli War of Independence, H6633 [23JY]

Hamas (terrorist organization): impose sanctions for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (H.R. 3542), H1083–H1087 [13FE], E1076 [26JY]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization): condemn construction of attack tunnels along Israeli border, H9773 [10DE]

Independence: anniversary, H3230 [13AP], H4985 [8JN], E482, E484 [17AP], E496, E497, E498, E500, E504 [18AP], E509, E511 [23AP], E515, E518 [24AP], E644 [15MY], E673 [17MY]

International relations: reaffirm U.S. support, condemn U.N. Human Rights Council for certain wasteful and abusive actions that target Israel, and support expansion of anti-boycott laws to international organizations (H. Res. 728), H1381 [6MR]

Iran: impose terrorism-related sanctions against As-Saib Ahl Al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah Al-Nujaba and publish a list of armed groups receiving assistance from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, H9596 [27NO]

——— impose terrorism-related sanctions against As-Saib Ahl Al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah Al-Nujaba and publish a list of armed groups receiving assistance from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (H.R. 4238), E89 [22JA], E1468 [26OC]

Middle East: assessment of U.S. foreign policy, E1715 [20DE]

——— condemn attacks at Israeli borders, E1028 [18JY]

Palestinians: condemn terrorist attacks against Israel, H3988 [16MY]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Philadelphia Orchestra tour through Europe and Israel, E739 [25MY], E753 [1JN]

U.N.: urge recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, H9100 [27SE]

Weapons: authorize assistance for anti-missile defense systems (H.R. 5126), H1319 [27FE]

Zionist Organization of America: tribute to Greater Philadelphia, PA, Chapter gala and gala honorees, E1186 [31AU]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: clarify that removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen shall not influence or disrupt any military operations and cooperation with Israel, S7563 [13DE]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), S5567–S5572 [1AU]

Foreign policy: celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (S. Res. 502), S2633 [14MY]

——— reaffirm relationship with the U.S., S6767 [10OC]

——— recognize relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, S2639 [14MY], S2750–S2752 [17MY]

Independence: anniversary, S2245 [18AP], S2315 [19AP], S2639 [14MY]

International trade: include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (S. 720), S7233 [29NO]

News media: response to protests at Gaza border during U.S. embassy relocation ceremony, S2750–S2752 [17MY]

Reports filed

Dept. of Defense Improvement of Certain Defense and Security Assistance Policies and Appropriation of Funds to Israel: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2497), S5003 [17JY]

Statements

Trump Jerusalem Declaration: Israel Zoberman, E10 [8JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 835, celebrate Israel independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement, H3912 [10MY]

H.R. 3542, Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act, H1083 [13FE]

S. 2497, Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies improvement and appropriation of funds to Israel authorization, S5570–S5572 [1AU]

S. 2497, improve certain Dept. of Defense defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel, H8145 [12SE]

S. Res. 502, celebrate Israel independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement, S2596 [9MY]

S. Res. 732, support Israel’s right of self-defense and sovereignty over Golan Heights to assure security from attack and hold Syria accountable for killing civilians and use of weapons of mass destruction, S7657 [17DE]