ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA IN THE MEDIA ZOA: PM Bennett Should Ignore White House Pressure on Building in Judea and Samaria - Israel National News By Arutz Sheva Staff (OCTOBER 12, 2021 / ISRAEL NATIONAL NEWS) The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) voiced its deep concern with this week’s revelation that President Joe Biden “pressured Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett during an August meeting to show ‘restraint’ regarding building in Judea and Samaria.” Highlighting that the reports “revealed that the Biden administration has similarly pressured Israel every week ever since the August summit,” ZOA President Morton A. Klein called the White House’s strategy “uncalled-for bullying and pressure on our ally Israel” and charged that it serve to drive a “wedge” between both countries. In a statement Klein said the pattern of behavior by the White House also undermines both nation’s security, hinders peace, interferes with Israeli sovereignty, and “and impedes Israel’s ability to house the thousands of Jews who are fleeing to Israel from sky-rocketing worldwide anti-Semitism” along with those making aliyah. Klein called the pressure on further building “blatant anti-Jewish discrimination.” “Unfortunately, the Biden administration’s wrong-headed demands are not surprising, in light of the long list of major Biden appointees who are enormously hostile towards Jews and Israel,” he said. Klein added: “It is also extremely concerning that Israeli Prime Minister Bennett appears to be appeasing the Biden Administration’s demands, including by offering to limit building in Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria, etc. to ‘natural growth’ and by delaying meetings to complete approval processes for building 2,000 Jewish homes (along with 1,000 Palestinian Arab homes).” READ MORE In Case You Missed It... You can find information on more of President Biden's appointments HERE. ‌ ‌ ‌ About Us News Videos ZOA Report Events Founded in 1897, ZOA played a key role in the Jewish State's re-establishment. Today, ZOA is the leading major American Jewish organization courageously defending Israel and the Jewish people; fighting against all forms of antisemitism, including anti-Jewish boycotts; and promoting the Jewish people's lawful right to live in and settle historic Jewish lands. ZOA exposes that a Palestinian state would endanger Israel's existence; presents the facts about the Arab/Islamic war against Israel; and combats the anti-Israel lie that Israel is an "occupier" of her own land. ZOA spearheaded long battles to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and apply civil rights protections to Jewish students. ZOA provides free legal assistance and programs to pro-Israel students at numerous college campuses. ZOA's bold, unapologetic voice has a significant impact on public discourse and policy. DONATE NOW Copyright © Zionist Organization of America 2021, All rights reserved. Zionist Organization of America | 633 Third Ave, 31 B, New York, NY 10017 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]