ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA NEWS RELEASE   ZOA Opposes Funding of Israel-Hating UN in Omnibus Spending Bill   The United Nations Security Council met on December 19, 2022 to hear about the situation in Israel and Judea/Samaria during the period September 21 to December 7 from Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Process, who in reality simply represents Palestinian Arab demands. This session occurred during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah which commemorates the rededication by the Jews of the Temple in Jerusalem over 2,000 years ago. Despite this millennia-old connection, Wennesland referred to the Old City of Jerusalem—where the Temple stood—and its surroundings as “occupied East Jerusalem,” and complained that new housing units for Jewish residents increased. Meanwhile, in Washington, the Senate is preparing to vote on an enormous omnibus spending bill. Buried within it, over $1.4 billion dollars to fund multinational organizations like the United Nations. Zionist Organization of America National President Morton A. Klein stated, “It is outrageous that America sends even a dime of taxpayer money to the UN, an organization of nations who are only united by their animus toward Israel, the one and only Jewish state. Created with a beautiful vision, the UN has degenerated into little more than a propaganda outfit for Israel- and Jew-hating regimes. The ZOA opposes the proposed funding to this counterproductive and corrupt organization and support only transparent, humanitarian operations. “The funding process for the United States federal government is complex, especially when not conducted under regular order. The proposed spending bill contains many good elements, and we are always grateful for Congressional support for programs that increase American security by supporting our allies. However, the UN is filled with mostly American adversaries and is known for corruption and kleptocracy more than for positive initiatives.”   View on our Website       Share This Email   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 2022, 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]