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  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
September 4, 2025 at 10:16 PM

Israel controls nearly half of Gaza City

New AIPAC video View Web Version Dear A., The IDF announced today that it now controls about 40% of Gaza City, as it moves forward with plans to conquer the remainder of one of the last remaining Hamas strongholds. Israeli officials …
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
September 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Hamas prevents civilians from leaving Gaza City as IDF increases preparations

New AIPAC materials View Web Version Dear A., Below my signature is today’s news update. I want to flag new AIPAC materials that compile the answers to many of the most hostile myths that have been used against Israel, AIPAC, and the…
  AIPAC · [email protected]
September 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM

Action Alert: Tell Your House Member to Oppose Anti-Israel Bill

Act Now! , we need your help. Please click below to contact Congress today. TELL YOUR HOUSE MEMBER:  Oppose Bill to Block Arms Sales to Israel Take only 45 seconds to make an impact. Members of Congress are recruiting cosponsors for a new anti-Israel bill to cut…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
September 2, 2025 at 10:33 PM

Hamas spokesperson killed in Israeli strike

Identity of recovered hostage body View Web Version Dear A., The IDF on Sunday announced that it killed Hamas' chief spokesman, known as Abu Obeida, in an airstrike in Gaza City on Saturday. The IDF said Obeida "led propaganda and ps…
  AIPAC · [email protected]
September 2, 2025 at 12:23 PM

Free Gaza from Hamas

Hamas robbed Palestinians of an incredible society Dear Sir or Madam, For years, Hamas used countless amounts of money, materials and manpower to build 500 miles of terror tunnels under Gaza. While much of the money and materials for the tunnels was supplied …
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM

Hostage body and unconfirmed remains recovered from Gaza

Turkey completely severs economic ties, closes airspace to Israel View Web Version Dear A., The body of murdered Israeli hostage Ilan Weiss was recovered from Gaza along with "findings linked to another deceased hostage, whose name has …
  AIPAC · [email protected]
August 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM

FWD: Stand Against Cutting Aid to Israel

Sir or Madam, a vocal minority in Congress wants to cut U.S. security assistance to Israel. Help us push back. Sir or Madam...we want to be sure you saw Cory's message earlier this month. We still need to raise $3,954 more before we reach our goal by the August …
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM

Major development: "Snapback" against Iran initiated at U.N. Security Council

IDF strikes gathering of Houthi leaders View Web Version Dear A., Today, the E3 (Britain, France and Germany), with the support of the U.S. administration, invoked the "snapback mechanism" at the United Nations Security Council — init…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM

Israel increases military pressure and humanitarian aid, as White House discusses Gaza war plan

New poll shows continued American support for Israel against Hamas View Web Version Dear A., The IDF is continuing to increase the military pressure on Hamas while also facilitating increased humanitarian aid to Gazan civilians. Toda…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM

Trump and Witkoff discuss end of Gaza war

No agreement reached ahead of Iran nuclear sanctions deadline View Web Version Dear A., Israel is continuing to increase the military pressure on Hamas to free the 50 remaining hostages and surrender power in Gaza. The IDF announced …
  AIPAC · [email protected]
August 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM

Anti-Israel U.N. extremist defends Hamas

Help fight anti-Israel bias at the U.N. Help fight anti-Israel bias at the U.N. Sir or Madam, In a new released video, anti-Israel U.N. Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese openly defends Hamas, saying: "Hamas is a political force that won the 2005 election…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 25, 2025 at 11:06 PM

Israel strikes Houthis following continued missile and drone attacks

WSJ op-ed on "journalists" killed in Gaza View Web Version Dear A., Yesterday, the Israeli Air Force carried out major airstrikes against Yemen's Houthi-controlled capital of Sanaa. The strikes follow near-weekly Houthi missile and dr…
  AIPAC · [email protected]
August 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM

U.N.'s Albanese defends Hamas in latest anti-Israel tirade

Help urge the U.N. to denounce Albanese’s terror support. Sir or Madam, In a new released video, anti-Israel U.N. Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese openly defends Hamas, saying: "Hamas is a political force that won the 2005 elections—whether we like it o…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM

U.N. report ignores Israel's humanitarian efforts

Israel's humanitarian efforts continue View Web Version Dear A., Israel is taking significant actions to improve the serious humanitarian challenges in Gaza, working with international partners to bring more food, aid, and water to the …
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Netanyahu authorizes "immediate negotiations" as Gaza City operation begins

IDF's humanitarian efforts in Syria View Web Version Dear A., Prime Minister Netanyahu said today that he has authorized "immediate negotiations for the release of all our hostages and for ending the war under conditions acceptable to …
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM

Israel continues to face threats from multiple fronts

Help keep Israel safe Stand with Israel Sir or Madam, As Israel continues to surge humanitarian aid into Gaza while working with the United States to achieve a deal to free the hostages and remove Hamas from power, we can’t forget that the Jewish state conti…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM

Hamas attacks IDF troops ahead of major operation

New sanctions on ICC officials View Web Version Dear A., Prime Minister Netanyahu said today that he "has directed that the timetables – for seizing control of the last terrorist strongholds and the defeat of Hamas – be shortened," ahe…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM

IDF expands Gaza operations and aid efforts

Hamas terrorist killed View Web Version Dear A., Israel is continuing to increase the military pressure on Hamas while also expanding humanitarian efforts in the Strip. The IDF said today that it killed one of the Hamas terrorists who…
  AIPAC · [email protected]
August 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM

A backdoor embargo on Israel? Not on our watch.

Help us stop the de facto embargo! Sir or Madam,   A fringe bill in Congress would impose a dangerous, backdoor arms embargo on Israel — even as our ally is fighting right now to defeat terrorists, free the hostages, protect its families, …
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Growing pressure on Hamas brings reports of progress in hostage-ceasefire talks

First yahrtzeit of six hostages killed in Gaza View Web Version Dear A., Israel is continuing to prepare for an offensive against Gaza City, one of the last remaining Hamas strongholds. Israeli troops have been operating on the outski…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 15, 2025 at 7:31 PM

IDF increases military pressure on Hamas

Israel's humanitarian efforts continue View Web Version Dear A., In a speech last night, Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterated Israel's five principles for victory in its war against Hamas in Gaza: Disarm Hamas.   Return all the hostages…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 14, 2025 at 9:31 PM

Mossad chief in Qatar as aid flows in Gaza

Members of Congress return from Israel View Web Version Dear A., The director of the Mossad, David Barnea, visited Qatar today to meet with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman al-Thani. The meeting was reportedly focused o…
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 14, 2025 at 1:18 PM

Stand Against Cutting Aid to Israel

Sir or Madam, a vocal minority in Congress wants to cut U.S. security assistance to Israel. Help us push back. PLEASE ACT TODAY  We need just $8,235 to reach our August goal. Sir or Madam, The Senate recently defeated two anti-Israel resolutions brought to t…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM

IDF approves Gaza City operation amid hostage negotiation reports

U.N.-affiliated group lowers key metric View Web Version Dear A., Israel is simultaneously increasing the military pressure on Hamas, working with America on a deal to end the war, and surging aid to Gaza civilians. Today, the IDF ann…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Terrorists pose as aid workers, Hamas manipulates data

Cynical exploitation of humanitarian aid View Web Version Dear A., In Gaza today, Israel identified a convoy of cars labeled as belonging to the World Central Kitchen (WCK) that was actually comprised of armed terrorists. The IDF, aft…
  AIPAC · [email protected]
August 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM

Marjorie Taylor Greene Questions Your Patriotism

Sir or Madam, Take a stand and show her that we are UNAPOLOGETICALLY patriotic Americans! Sir or Madam,   Marjorie Taylor Greene just accused millions of Americans who support Israel — including you — of being foreign agents. That’s right…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 11, 2025 at 9:48 PM

Trump: Hamas not yet ready for deal, more military pressure needed

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who also worked for Al Jazeera View Web Version Dear A., Yesterday, President Trump held a phone call with Prime Minister Netanyahu on the situation in Gaza and Israel's planned operation in Gaza City. T…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Netanyahu: "We are going to free Gaza from Hamas"

Israel's humanitarian efforts continue View Web Version Dear A., The Israeli Security Cabinet yesterday approved a new operation that will be carried out over the next several months in Gaza City, the last major area in Gaza controlled …
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 7, 2025 at 9:46 PM

New Netanyahu interview: We want to "liberate" Gazan people from Hamas

160 children and caregivers leave Gaza View Web Version Dear A., Israel is still surging massive amounts of humanitarian aid into Gaza, this week facilitating over 300 trucks per day into the enclave, and coordinating the airdrop of ov…
  AIPAC · [email protected]
August 7, 2025 at 1:34 PM

Marjorie Taylor Greene joins the anti-Israel Squad

The Squad just found a new ally—on the far-right Sir or Madam,   You expect anti-Israel smears from Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar. But now, Marjorie Taylor Greene has joined their ranks—spouting the same vile rhetoric and voting against th…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Herzog addresses "Hamas' PR campaign"

Hostage's brother speaks at U.N. View Web Version Dear , Over 300 trucks of humanitarian aid were brought into Gaza by Israel yesterday, while hundreds more are sitting inside Gaza waiting to be picked up and distributed by the U.N. an…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Aid flow into Gaza continues as Israel targets Hamas

Hamas steals humanitarian aid View Web Version Dear A., Humanitarian aid is continuing to surge into Gaza, with Israel today coordinating the airdrop of 110 pallets of aid in cooperation with the UAE, Jordan, Egypt, Germany, Belgium an…
  AIPAC · [email protected]
August 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM

We must work now to defeat anti-Israel candidates

Sir or Madam, stand up to anti-Israel candidates seeking office in 2026! Sir or Madam, You may have noticed in recent weeks the increase in more anti-Israel candidates running in elections.  We've noticed too. And while the 2026 Congressional mid-terms are st…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM

Hamas releases sickening video of starved Israeli hostage

Israeli aid efforts continue View Web Version Dear , Hamas on Friday released a sickening propaganda video of Israeli hostage Evyatar David, whom the terror group has held in captivity for 668 days. In the video, Evyatar is emaciated …
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
August 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Witkoff and Huckabee visit aid site in Gaza

Israel's humanitarian efforts continue View Web Version Dear A., Today, Israel carried out the largest humanitarian airdrop into Gaza yet, dropping 126 packages of humanitarian aid. The IDF said the airdrops were carried out "as part o…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
July 31, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Trump to Hamas: "SURRENDER AND RELEASE THE HOSTAGES!!!"

Senate advances defense appropriations legislation View Web Version Dear , Israel yesterday brought 270 aid trucks into Gaza, while only 200 trucks were collected by the U.N. and international organizations. Hundreds of trucks worth of…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
July 31, 2025 at 3:01 AM

Sanders' anti-Israel resolutions defeated

The importance of our work together View Web Version Dear , The Senate just defeated two anti-Israel resolutions brought to the floor by Bernie Sanders to block arms sales to Israel. These resolutions were rejected by votes of 70-27 and 73-24.  …
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
July 30, 2025 at 9:46 PM

Netanyahu: "Any country that truly wants to help is welcome to join us"

Aid airdropped into Gaza View Web Version Dear , Israel began work today on connecting a water line from a desalination plant in Egypt to the Al-Mawasi area on Gaza's southern coast which will provide water for 600,000 people, as our a…
  AIPAC · [email protected]
July 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM

Action Alert: Tell Senators to Vote NO on Sanders' Resolutions to Block Arms to Israel

Act Now! Sir or Madam, we need your help. Please click below to contact Congress today. TELL SENATORS:  Vote NO on Sanders' Resolutions to Block Arms to Israel Take only 45 seconds to make an impact. The Senate could vote as soon as today on Senator Bernie Sande…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
July 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM

New video of Hamas looting aid truck

Aid is flowing into Gaza View Web Version Dear , Israel is continuing its efforts to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, today facilitating airdrops of aid from the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and for the first time, Egypt. …
  AIPAC · [email protected]
July 29, 2025 at 1:22 PM

Urge your members of Congress to demand Hamas immediately accept hostage-ceasefire deal

Sir or Madam, please contact your members of Congress today! Sir or Madam,   Last week, Hamas rejected a ceasefire deal that would stop the fighting, bring back the hostages and surge aid to Gaza.    Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces re…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
July 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM

Israel is surging aid to Gaza even after Hamas rejects deal

U.N. data shows Hamas aid theft View Web Version Dear , Over the past 48 hours, Israel has taken dramatic steps to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza: Humanitarian airdrops: For the first time since 10/7, the IDF began airdrop…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
July 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM

Israel Taking New Humanitarian Steps in Gaza

Take Action Today! The IDF just released a new statement with a series of steps it's immediately taking to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. View Web Version Dear A., The Israel Defense Forces released a new statement with a s…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
July 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Trump: "Hamas didn’t really want to make a deal"

Huckabee speaks on Gaza aid efforts View Web Version Dear A., President Trump said this morning that, "Hamas didn’t really want to make a deal," after the U.S. recalled its negotiators from Doha following the terror group's continued re…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
July 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM

U.S. negotiators leave Doha after Hamas rejects hostage deal

Rocket launched at aid distribution site View Web Version Dear , Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, leading the U.S. negotiating team for a hostage deal in Gaza, announced today:   "We have decided to bring our team home from Doha for consul…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
July 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Israeli President Herzog visits Gaza to assess humanitarian aid efforts

Contact your member of Congress View Web Version Dear A., Today, Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited the Gaza Strip and put out a statement responding to the increased criticisms against Israel from the international community: "I …
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
July 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM

U.S. sanctions Houthis amid new attack on Israel

New Treasury sanctions View Web Version Dear , Israel this morning successfully intercepted a ballistic missile launched by the Iran-backed Houthis terrorists in Yemen. The missile triggered sirens across central Israel, sending hundr…
  AIPAC · [email protected]
July 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM

Join Us in Supporting Humanitarian Aid Delivery

Sir or Madam, please sign our petition to support aid for civilians, not Hamas Sir or Madam,   Hamas has escalated its attacks on Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid distribution sites, just recently attacking two American aid workers w…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
July 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Hamas should "take the deal" on the table

Contact Congress today View Web Version Dear , U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler is increasing the pressure on Hamas to "take the deal" on the table, already accepted by Israel, to release hostages in exchange for a c…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
July 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM

$637.5 million approved for U.S.-Israel programs

Vote demonstrates strong support for Israel View Web Version Dear A., The House of Representatives yesterday passed the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act, which included funding for several key U.S.-Israel programs: $500 mill…