[link removed] [[link removed]]May 2021
Dear
This month will forever be marked by the violent attacks on Israel by Iran-backed terrorist group Hamas, which indiscriminately launched thousands of rockets at innocent civilians and used Palestinians, including children, as human shields to agitate and escalate 11 days of terror. The devastating loss of innocent civilian lives, both Israeli and Palestinian, has caused so much pain and anguish, but serves as a stark reminder of just how important our work at Pro-Israel America remains.
We mobilized our community to take action by standing with our ally, Israel and urging their members of Congress to do the same. We worked to fight [[link removed]] back [[link removed]] against the outrageous proposals and statements [[link removed]] made by the few, but very vocal, anti-Israel members of Congress who used these attacks to demonize Israel and defend terrorism. In fact, I just wrote about this very topic in the Times of Israel [[link removed]] , which is linked below. Funding for Israel’s self-defense is critical, and our mission, to help elect pro-Israel members of Congress, has never been so important.
Thank you for everything you are doing as part of our community. As always, please help us reach even more people by sharing this email with your friends and family and asking them to join Pro-Israel America. [?subject=have%20you%20joined%20Pro-Israel%20America%20yet%3F&body=Hello!%20I%20want%20to%20make%20sure%20you%27ve%20heard%20about%20Pro-Israel%20America!%0D%0A%0D%0APro-Israel%20America%20is%20dedicated%20to%20ELECTING%20pro-Israel%20candidates%20to%20counter%20the%20anti-Israel%20voices.%20Membership%20is%20totally%20free%2C%20and%20I%20want%20to%20make%20sure%20you%20don%27t%20miss%20out!%0D%0A%0D%0AYou%20can%20learn%20more%20and%20sign%20up%20here%20%3E%3E%3E%20https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.everyaction.com%2FnxOtp7x_1kCwrdGLyg1Vng2]
Best,
Jeff
[link removed] [[link removed]]As expected, anti-Israel voices seized the moment to vilify Israel. Sadly, a small but vocal chorus in Congress, including Representatives Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, and Senator Bernie Sanders joined in these efforts to blame and demonize Israel, undermining its right to defend its citizens from attack. By providing cover for Hamas’s terroristic actions, their comments fueled the fire and had the effect of encouraging Hamas to continue its attacks and shameless endangerment of Palestinian lives.
These same members of Congress also used the conflict to advance their agenda of restricting aid to Israel and to call for halting US military assistance while Israel was under violent attack. These are dangerous policies that would only embolden Israel’s enemies like Iran and Hezbollah while not helping Palestinians in the least bit.
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# [#]READ: Post from Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn on Bernie Sanders Surrogate Amer Zahr’s Recent Comments
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READ: Statement from Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn on Ceasefire [ READ HERE [[link removed]] ]
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READ: Statement from Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn on Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Resolution to Block U.S. Aid to Israel [ READ HERE [[link removed]] ]
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READ: Post from Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn on on Rep. Omar Spreading Misinformation Around the Latest Hamas Attacks
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READ: Statement from Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn on Human Rights Watch Report [ READ HERE [[link removed]] ]
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# [#]FIRST TWO 2022 ENDORSEMENTS: Pro-Israel America announced its first two 2022 cycle endorsement [[link removed]] s [[link removed]] – Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY). Both Sen. Murkowski and Rep. Maloney are proven leaders who have worked tirelessly to advance the U.S.-Israel relationship during their time in Congress and both are already facing challengers for their 2022 primary elections.
Currently in her third full term as Alaska’s senior senator, Murkowski cosponsored the United States-Israel Security Assistant Authorization Act and has advocated for the critical security and defense funding needed for Israel to protect itself from regional terrorists and attacks. Murkowski currently faces a primary challenge who has been a vocal critic of Murkowski and her policy positions.
Rep. Maloney supports foreign security aid to Israel and has remained at the forefront of combatting antisemitism in New York City and around the world. In 2020, Representative Maloney beat her primary challenger by less than 4,000 votes, and she currently faces several primary challengers, including one who has aligned herself with some of the most vocal detractors of the U.S.-Israel alliance in Congress and supports a dangerous proposal to place political restrictions on security and defense aid to Israel.
You can learn more about Senator Murkowski [[link removed]] and Representative Maloney [[link removed]] and how you can help support these important races on our PAC website. [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] [link removed] [[link removed]]OH-11 SPECIAL ELECTION: Less than three months remain until the August 3 primary in this race to replace former Cong. Marcia Fudge, who is now Secretary of HUD. Pro-Israel America has endorsed Shontel Brown, a dynamic rising star who strongly supports the U.S.-Israel relationship. Brown is running against a candidate who wants to be the next member of “the Squad.” She refuses to denounce BDS, has expressed “solidarity” with groups calling Israel an “apartheid state” in recent weeks, and actively seeks to limit security aid to Israel. You can support Brown’s campaign to Congress here [[link removed]] .
# [#]🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨 [[link removed]] Thank your Senators and Representatives for standing with Israel. As Hamas terrorists launched thousands of rockets at Israel with the goal to injure or kill as many Israelis as possible, U.S. leaders, including hundreds of members of Congress, stood with Israel and reaffirmed Israel’s right to defend itself against attack. A safe Israel makes both countries more secure, and we can’t be silent as Israeli civilians are being murdered by Hamas terrorists. Our elected officials must do everything in their power to continue to support the enduring safety and security of our ally, Israel.
CONTACT YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS [[link removed]]🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨 [[link removed]] Tell Rep. Ilhan Omar that her recent lies are unacceptable. In the face of thousands of rockets flying at Israeli civilians, Ilhan Omar – a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee – continues to lie and defend Hamas, calling “human shields” a myth.
TELL OMAR HER ACTIONS ARE UNACCEPTABLE [[link removed]]🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨 [[link removed]] Ask your representatives to oppose Rep. Betty McCollum’s (D-MN) latest attempt to undermine Israel. U.S. security assistance to Israel is critical for peace, stability and Israel’s very survival. Rep. McCollum wants to add unnecessary restrictions on U.S. aid to Israel, which would put the security of our greatest ally in the Middle East at risk and heighten the threat to our own national security here in the United States.
CONTACT YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS [[link removed]][[link removed]]READ: Statement from Jeff Mendelsohn in Response to Sen. Sanders Dropping his Resolution to Block U.S. Aid to Israel. [[link removed]] Pro-Israel America welcomes the news that Senator Sanders dropped his dangerous proposal to block a $735 million aid package to Israel. This is a victory for Pro-Israel America’s grassroots activists, who sent over 12,500 letters to Congress condemning Sen. Bernie Sanders’ and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez’s dangerous resolutions to block aid to Israel, even as it was under attack by terrorists.” Read our full statement here [[link removed]] .
WATCH: i24NEWS Interview with Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn. [[link removed]] Jeff spoke with Calev Ben-David on “The Rundown” about the U.S. and congressional reaction to the escalations in Gaza. [WATCH HERE] [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]]READ: JNS: Progressive Democrats launch last-ditch effort to block arms sale to Israel [[link removed]] : [[link removed]] Jeff Mendelsohn, executive director of the lobby group Pro-Israel America, called the resolution “dangerous and shameful.” Noting that Palestinian terrorists have fired more than 3,500 rockets at Israel in the past 10 days, “instead of helping our greatest Middle East strategic ally during such a critical moment of need, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez continues to demonize Israel, make excuses for terrorists and now, with this proposal, actively work against Israel’s ability to defend itself. Her proposal to block additional U.S. aid to our ally will further fuel, aid, and abet Hamas’ violence and undermine the U.S.-Israel relationship. Congress must loudly reject this dangerous proposal,” he said. [READ HERE] [[link removed]]
READ: Jewish Insider: Pro-Israel America endorses Lisa Murkowski and Carolyn Maloney [[link removed]] : [[link removed]] “Strong congressional support of the U.S.-Israel relationship remains critical amid growing global challenges like tackling climate change and combating an increasingly hostile Iran,” Jeff Mendelsohn, PIA’s executive director, explained to Jewish Insider. “That’s why Pro-Israel America continues the work of supporting candidates who we know will uphold and strengthen our strategic alliance with Israel.” [READ HERE] [[link removed]]
READ: Forward: [[link removed]] NYC comptroller candidate pledges solidarity visit to Israel if elected: [[link removed]] “New York City has no stronger advocate in Congress than Carolyn Maloney,” said Caruso-Cabrera. “She is the embodiment of New York City values, and progressive public service. We need her in Congress and that’s why I am proud to endorse my congresswoman, Carolyn Maloney for reelection.” She also highlighted Maloney’s record as “a staunch friend to Israel and advocate of democracy around the world.” Pro-Israel America, a bipartisan pro-Israel PAC, also announced its endorsement of Maloney on Thursday. [READ HERE] [[link removed]]
READ: Jewish Insider : [[link removed]] Nina Turner and Shontel Brown diverge on Israel-Gaza conflict: [[link removed]] Meanwhile, Brown, a Cuyahoga County councilwoman and party chair, appears to have captured support from Cleveland’s sizable Jewish community. Advocacy groups such as Pro-Israel America and Democratic Majority for Israel have also thrown their support behind Brown, who has had to contend with Turner’s substantial warchest with less than three months remaining until the August 3 primary, according to the latest filings from the Federal Election Commission. [READ HERE] [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]]COMING IN JUNE: Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX10)
Look out for an invitation from Pro-Israel America to join an intimate conversation with Representative McCaul, who has represented Texas’s 10th congressional district since 2005 and currently serves as the Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. PIA Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn will moderate the conversation, which will include the recent Hamas’ attacks, national security, and other current events. More details to follow.
ICYMI: Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX12) – PIA Endorsed Candidate for Congress
Rep. Granger joined Pro-Israel America on May 25 for an exclusive conversation with PIA Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn where they discussed current events, national security, and the importance of bipartisan support of the U.S.-Israel relationship. You can learn more about Rep. Granger and contribute to her campaign here [[link removed]] .
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