March 31, 2025

 
 

Huckabee Demands Our Attention

Eight years ago, when President Trump's nominee to serve as ambassador to Israel was announced, our community -- American Jews committed to progressive values -- mobilized in opposition. The nominee, David Friedman, had been a major financial backer of the settler movement. With the Senate under Republican control, there was little hope that his nomination could be stopped. But we still needed to send the message that this nomination was at odds with the views of the American mainstream and the American Jewish community.

In this, we succeeded. While all previous ambassadors to Israel were confirmed by more than 90 senators, only 52 voted for Friedman.

Noam Shelef (he/him) joined New Jewish Narrative in 2025 as the Vice President of Communications. The issues that NJN champions have always been close to his heart, and he began his career in 1997 as an intern for Americans for Peace Now. In the years since, Noam has advocated in support of progressive causes in Israel, fighting for LGBTQ rights, and to end practices harmful to girls in Africa.

1. Bills, Resolutions
2. Letters
3. Hearings
4. Selected Members on the Record
5. Selected Media & Press releases/Statements

1. Bills & Resolutions

Disapproving of Military Aid/Sales to Israel

S. J. Res. 40: Introduced 3/27/25 by Sanders (I-VT), “A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.” Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

S. J. Res. 41: Introduced 3/27/25 by Sanders (I-VT), “A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.“ Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

S. J. Res. 42: Introduced 3/27/25 by Sanders (I-VT), “A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.” Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Lara Friedman is the President of the Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP). With more than 25 years working in the Middle East foreign policy arena, Lara is a leading authority on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, with particular expertise on the Israeli-Arab conflict, Israeli settlements, Jerusalem, and the role of the U.S. Congress. Views and positions expressed here are those of the writer, and do not necessarily represent NJN's views and policy positions.

 
 
 
 
 

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