What to read and watch on your AIPAC app this weekend
AIPAC Update
Israelis are once again mourning innocent lives murdered by Palestinian terrorists.
Last night on Tel Aviv’s central Dizengoff Street, a terrorist walked up to a group of young Israelis at a bar and opened fire, killing three and seriously wounding many others.
Eitam Megini, 27 years old, was recently engaged.
Tomer Morad, Eitam's childhood friend, was 28 years old.
Barak Lopen, 35 years old and a father of three, was a former Olympian who represented Israel at the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympics.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed his condolences yesterday, saying "Americans are, once again, grieving with the Israeli people in the wake of another deadly terrorist attack, which took the lives of two innocent victims and wounded many more in Tel Aviv... We are closely following developments and will continue to be in regular contact with our Israeli partners, with whom we stand resolutely in the face of senseless terrorism and violence."
Fifteen Israelis have been killed in the last three weeks.
We stand proudly with the people of Israel as they confront this wave of terrorism, and remain resolute in our commitment to ensuring the United States always supports our ally.
Key Stories to Note
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Democrats and Republicans voice concerns over Iran talks
VIDEO • April 6, 2022
Eighteen House Democrats and House Foreign Affairs Committee Republicans held press conferences on Wednesday to discuss their concerns about the reported Iran deal emerging in Vienna.
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Israelis mourn victims of Thursday terror attack
VIDEO • April 8, 2022
In Tel Aviv, hundreds gather at the site of Thursday's shooting to sing in solidarity with the victims.
Israel Philharmonic plays Hatikvah after news of attack
VIDEO • April 7, 2021
The Israel Philharmonic plays Israel's national anthem, Hatikvah, at singer Idan Raichel's request at the end of their joint concert Thursday evening, shortly after news broke of tonight's deadly terror attack in central Tel Aviv.
Dr. Oren Shriki at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida
VIDEO • April 8, 2022
Dr. Oren Shriki, head of Ben-Gurion University’s Department of Cognitive and Brain Sciences, leads a team that studies brain function in space.
Dr. Shriki is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with Israel’s second-ever astronaut, Eytan Stibbe. Stibbe is preparing to head to the International Space Station as part of the world’s first all-private astronaut mission to the Station. Stibbe will conduct 35 different experiments created by Israeli scientists, including Dr. Shriki.
April 7, 2011: Iron Dome intercepted its first rocket
VIDEO • April 7, 2022
Since 2011, America has invested over $2 billion for Iron Dome, including $1 billion this year in emergency supplemental Iron Dome funding. Iron Dome saves lives.
Rep. John Katko (R-NY) joined AIPAC to discuss his support for the U.S.-Israel relationship in Congress, the importance of bipartisanship, and his experience visiting Israel.
In January, Rep. Katko announced that he will not be running for reelection.
Rep. Kathy Manning (D-NC) joined AIPAC to discuss her personal connection to the State of Israel, the importance of Iron Dome and the significance of the Abraham Accords.
Rep. Manning represents North Carolina’s Sixth Congressional District. Rep. Manning is a member of the Education and Labor and Foreign Affairs Committe
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