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March 2021
Dear friend,
It has been another busy month at Pro-Israel America! We are working to advance the U.S. Israel relationship in Congress, talking about the policy issues that matter most, and mobilizing to help elect pro-Israel members of Congress. I wanted to share a recent article I wrote about the very dangerous investigation recently launched by the International Criminal Court. Read more below. Thanks for everything you are doing – from taking action to supporting candidates – we couldn’t do this work without you. Please help us reach even more people by forwarding this newsletter to three friends.
Best,
Jeff
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The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) controversial decision to open an investigation against Israel and the Palestinians is just the latest example of a decades-long effort to manipulate international bodies into undermining Israel’s legitimacy and limiting its ability to defend itself against terror attacks. Clear signs point to the fact that this is not the pursuit of justice; it is a political attack disguised as judicial action. It serves as an important example of why the U.S.-Israel strategic alliance remains so critical. When the Palestinians join with human rights violators like Iran, Syria and North Korea to attack Israel on the international stage, it only hurts their cause and the cause of peace. When the Administration and Congress call out political shams like that undertaken by the ICC, they strengthen international justice and the long-term chances for peace. Read more at the Times of Israel.
OH-11 SPECIAL ELECTION: Pro-Israel America announced its endorsement of Shontel Brown, a Democrat running for Ohio’s 11th congressional seat, recently vacated by now-Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge. We were the first pro-Israel PAC to endorse in this election, because we know Shontel Brown is committed to the U.S.-Israel relationship. Brown supports continued security assistance to Israel and Israel’s right to defend itself, and she sees Israel as a strong and valuable partner of the United States for security and beyond. Brown opposes the BDS movement. The primary, which will likely determine the winner of the general election in this strongly Democratic district, will be held on August 3.
You can learn more about Shontel Brown and how you can help support this important race on our PAC website.
LOUISIANA SPECIAL ELECTIONS: Julia Letlow became the first Republican woman elected to Congress from Louisiana after winning the 5th District special election. Democrats Troy Carter and Karen Carter Peterson advanced to an April 24 runoff where the race to represent Louisiana’s 2nd district will be decided.
NEW MEXICO SPECIAL ELECTION: Pro-Israel America is paying close attention to the special election to replace former Congresswoman and current Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland in New Mexico’s 1st District. The parties will select their candidates in late March, and the special election will be held on June 1, 2021.
WATCH: i24NEWS Interview with Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn. Jeff spoke with Calev Ben-David on “The Rundown” about the latest issues affecting the U.S.-Israel relationship, including the ICC, Iran, and Israel’s security and well-being.
READ: Jewish Insider: Haaland confirmation sets off mad scramble to claim her seat in Congress: Jeff Mendelsohn, executive director of Pro-Israel America, told JI that... “Pro-Israel America is paying close attention to the upcoming special elections, including the expected race in NM-1 to replace Rep. Deb Haaland. While we don’t get involved in every race, we will continue to support candidates who understand and value the U.S.-Israel relationship, particularly when running against candidates who would weaken our strategic alliance.”
🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨 Ask your Representatives to advance our partnership with Israel to help veterans through joint PTSD research: Members of the U.S. House and Senate have reintroduced bipartisan legislation to use U.S.-Israeli research to treat PTSD victims. Sign on to tell your reps to support this critical bill that will not only help our veterans, but also strengthen the U.S.-Israeli relationship.
RSVP TODAY: Meet Shontel Brown, Candidate for U.S. Representative (D) (OH-11)
April 6, 2021, 6:00 PM EST
Join Shontel Brown, a Pro-Israel America-endorsed Democrat running for Ohio’s 11th congressional seat, for our first candidate meet-and-greet of 2021. Brown will discuss her support for the U.S.-Israel relationship and tell us more about her current race in the August special election.
WATCH: Michael Eisenstadt, Director of Military and Security Studies at the Washington Institute
Eisenstadt joined Pro-Israel America United on March 23rd to talk about the recent policy paper he co-authored with David Pollack, “Asset Test 2021: How the U.S. Can Keep Benefiting from Its Alliance with Israel.” Eisenstadt discussed opportunities for increased U.S.-Israel cooperation, from security to climate resilience and everything in between.
WATCH: Jarrod Bernstein & Rich Goldberg, Hosts of Jewish Insider’s Limited Liability Podcast
Bernstein and Goldberg joined Pro-Israel America United on March 10th for an intimate discussion on bipartisanship, the U.S.-Israel relationship, and the new Congress.
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