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January 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM

3 Hostages Freed

In the past three days, the world has again shifted on its axis. Praise G-d, three more hostages are home in the arms of their loving mothers and fathers. Here at home, President Donald Trump was sworn into office on Monday, making him just the second person to serve nonconsecutive terms…
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January 15, 2025 at 9:59 PM

Hostage Agreement Reached

On Wednesday it was announced that a hostage agreement had finally been reached. The war doesn’t end until the last hostage comes home, but we are hopeful. The Deal The details of the agreement are many, however ultimately the culmination of the ceasefire would result in all Israeli ho…
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January 7, 2025 at 11:34 PM

Governing Matters

Welcome to 2025 and the 119th Congress. In this week’s edition of the Action Update, we’ll discuss what we plan to focus upon and with whom we will be working in the coming year. But first, we’d like to reiterate our congratulations to Speaker Mike Johnson on his reelection to lead the H…
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December 11, 2024 at 4:45 PM

After a Half-Century of Horror, What’s Next?

In this week’s edition of the Action Update we discuss the demise of the Assad family’s half-century rule of Syria, and the current state of affairs in our nation’s capital. But first, the situation in Gaza demands our attention. 96 Human Beings Despite having been militarily defeated …
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December 3, 2024 at 9:53 PM

A Middle Eastern Ceasefire

On Monday, we learned of the tragic death of IDF Capt. Omer Neutra (of blessed memory). Capt. Neutra was an American born Israeli tank commander and was thought to be among the hostages held by Hamas, but the IDF announced that he was killed, defending Israel on October 7th. Capt. Neutr…
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November 19, 2024 at 11:29 PM

The Next Few Weeks Matter

In this week’s edition of the Action Update, we’ll discuss the latest events out of the region, as well looking at the next few weeks in Washington. But first, let’s talk about weapons. The Far Left Goes Further In recent days, the fringe left has twice managed to blatantly displa…
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November 12, 2024 at 10:24 PM

Let Israel Win

Before we get into it, we would like to take a moment to welcome the nominations of Sen. Marco Rubio to serve as Secretary of State, Gov. Mike Huckabee to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Israel, and Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as U.S Ambassador to the UN, in the incoming Trump administ…
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October 29, 2024 at 9:21 PM

Defeating Evil

Over the weekend, Israel responded to Iran’s early October ballistic missile attack on the Jewish state, delivering several decisive blows to the regime in Tehran. Simultaneously, Hamas continues to hold 101 hostages and war rages in southern Lebanon. Let…
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October 23, 2024 at 10:08 PM

Spies and Journalists

As Israel’s prepares its response to Iran’s unprecedented ballistic missile attack on the Jewish state earlier this month...  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
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October 15, 2024 at 10:02 PM

The Path Forward Should be Clear

In the days following the 10/7 Massacre, among the numerous heartbreaking moments that took place when we began to understand the scale of the horror, there was a stark question asked inside our office: how does one discuss these horrors without being gro…
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October 8, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Never Forget, Never Again, Never Back Down.

On Monday, the nation of Israel and righteous individuals around the world commemorated the horrific 10/7 massacre. Like many of you, each of us at the Action Fund, participated in such events both individually and professionally. And like many of you, we…
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October 2, 2024 at 8:23 PM

Iran Will Pay a Heavy Price

On Tuesday, Iran launched its most significant attack against Israel since the dawn of the Islamic Republic. More than 180 ballistic missiles were launched in a short period; 15 minutes later they were being intercepted by Israeli missile defense systems,…
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September 26, 2024 at 3:33 PM

Operation Northern Arrows

Over the past two weeks, Israel has engaged in a series of preemptive attacks in an effort to decrease Hezbollah’s will and ability to continue its war against Israel. Simultaneously, the war in Gaza shows no signs of abating as Hamas has rejected every o…
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September 4, 2024 at 4:18 PM

This is Hamas

Last week, Israeli forces rescued Israeli citizen Farhan Al-Qadi from Hamas captivity. Tragically, less than a mile away, six hostages, including one who holds American citizenship, were executed, around the same day as Al-Qadi’s rescue. This Is Hamas  This past weekend, in the da…
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August 27, 2024 at 9:47 PM

Three Failures

At 5:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, Hezbollah planned to launch a significant assault on Israel using rockets, missiles and drones. At 4:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, however, the Israeli Air Force launched scores of planes to preemptively attack Hezbollah’s launchers. Let’s dive in. A Fai…
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August 21, 2024 at 1:41 PM

The Clear and Present Danger in Tehran

Some weeks, it’s tough to resist the urge to repeat ourselves. Admittedly this is a roundabout I told you so for many in power, but the simple truth is, we’d rather be wrong. We’d rather negotiations with Tehran and its henchman solve points of disagreement but given Iran’s nonnegot…
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August 14, 2024 at 4:53 PM

Israel will Triumph over Evil

Yesterday, Jews around the world commemorated Tisha B’Av (the ninth day of the month of Av in the Hebrew calendar). For thousands of years, tragedy has befallen the Jewish people on this day. It was on the 9th of Av that the first and second Temples were destroyed. Likewise, the Je…
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August 6, 2024 at 6:25 PM

CUFI Holds Annual Summit Amidst War

As 3,000 members of Christians United for Israel began gathering in our nation’s capital last weekend for the annual CUFI Summit, we were met with news of a horrific Hezbollah missile attack that killed 12 people, mostly children, none older than 20. It was upon this tragic backdrop…
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July 23, 2024 at 8:26 PM

Netanyahu to Address Congress

Today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint session of Congress, but he comes to the United States at an exceptionally perilous moment for Israel, our own country, and the world at large. At this moment, we have an often-dysfunctional Congress, a diminishe…
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July 11, 2024 at 5:33 PM

The Failures of Appeasement

This week, at an event at the Hudson Institute, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson laid out a rather direct yet largely comprehensive response to a question about American support for Israel: “They are the only stable democracy in the Middle East; they are a critical partner and all…
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July 2, 2024 at 2:32 PM

Freedom is not Free

In recent weeks, for obvious reasons, we’ve focused exclusively on the Gaza war, the northern front, and the associated issues. In this week’s edition of the Action Update, our focus has not changed, but we’re going to structure things a bit differently. Required Reading At present…
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June 18, 2024 at 9:59 PM

A Multifront War

This week’s edition of the Action Update is focused on the two fronts of Israel’s war against the enemies who have said they want to kill the Jewish state and its people.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
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June 12, 2024 at 4:22 PM

A Daring Rescue and the Mastermind of 10/7

A series of dramatic events unfolded in recent days that have had a slight, but noticeable impact on the dynamics surrounding the war in Gaza. First, there was a daring hostage rescue. Then, there were reports of American negotiations with Hamas separate from Israel. Shortly thereaf…
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June 4, 2024 at 5:47 PM

Confusing U.S. policy makes for a rocky U.S-Israel relationship

With Hezbollah burning thousands of acres of Israeli land in the north and reports of a hostage/cease-fire deal filled with half-truths and misinformation, a lot is taking place right now in the region. But we begin this week with the news that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has a…
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May 30, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Axis of Appeasement

Over the past week, we witnessed several European nations (with somewhat dubious relevant histories) formally recognize “Palestine.” We’ve also learned that Iran has continued to add to its quantity of near-weapons-grade uranium. But first, fighting in southern Gaza has intensified,…
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May 22, 2024 at 3:23 PM

International Injustice at the Kangaroo Court

On Sunday, Iran’s President, Foreign Minister, and other regime officials came to an abrupt stop on the side of a mountain, which resulted in their deaths.  On Monday, prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) requested warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. On Tuesday,…
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May 15, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Annihilation, Victory and Survival

This week Israel marked both her Memorial Day and Independence Day. In Israel, first, they remember the fallen; only afterward do they celebrate the liberty ensured by the sacrifice of their best and bravest. In this week’s edition of the Action Update, we look at the current state …
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May 8, 2024 at 9:04 PM

Biblical Illiteracy in Congress

Israel has taken control of the Gaza side of the Gaza-Egypt border crossing in Rafah, the last remaining Hamas stronghold. In the U.S., antisemitism is raging, and the Biden administration is making costly mistakes. Let’s dive in. Rafah Rafah is Gaza’s southernmost city, sitting al…
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May 1, 2024 at 3:25 PM

Countering the Campus Intifada

A wise man once said, “Battles do not stay won, and points do not stay made.” While Israel has won every physical battle for her existence, her enemies continue to come back to try to destroy her. The battle for Israel’s existence and that of the Jewish people must be re-won with e…
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April 23, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Here’s Which Members of Congress Betrayed Israel on Saturday

It’s rare for Members of Congress to face “clean” votes; moments when legislation has no add-ons, no hidden agenda, none of the typical Washington clutter. On Saturday, the House of Representatives faced one of those votes. A Simple Choice   Last week, we all watched in horror as I…
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April 12, 2024 at 1:28 PM

CUFI to Hold Emergency Fly-In Next Week

American defense personnel believe an Iranian attack on Israel is imminent. The Biden administration, while expressing support for Israel against Iran, has sought to kneecap Israel’s efforts to swiftly defeat Iran’s proxy, Hamas. Of the more than 130 hostages remaining in captivity,…
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April 3, 2024 at 6:39 PM

Does Washington Understand the Middle East?

A high-level Iranian terrorist is killed; a complete misunderstanding of the war by the U.S, government; and our least favorite song: Congressional Chaos Reigns. A lot to cover this week, so let’s dive right in. The Northern Front   On Monday, reports emerged that Israel had allegedly stru…
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March 27, 2024 at 2:04 PM

Biden Abandons Israel at the UN

This week brings difficult news, but also the potential for hope on the horizon. As things often do, it’ll all boil down to the strength of character of a few individuals. Biden’s Betrayal On Monday, the United Nations Security Council advanced a resolution that called for an immediate cea…
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March 20, 2024 at 5:04 PM

Politics Meets War

This past weekend, Israel marked the grimmest of milestones; the 250th Israeli soldier was killed in Gaza. The soldier, Staff Sgt. Matan Vinogradov (z’’l), fell during an operation that resulted in scores of terrorists arrested and the head of Hamas’s internal security wing dead. As Israel …
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March 13, 2024 at 1:52 PM

Pressure Iran, Not Israel

From the moment Israel launched its counteroffensive against Hamas following the 10/7 Massacre, Israeli leaders of all stripes cautioned that the war would last many months. In this edition of the Action Update, we’ll give a brief overview of where things stand and where we expect them to g…
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March 5, 2024 at 5:08 PM

Three Simple Rules, Conflict Edition

In this week’s edition of the Action Update, we’re going to deviate from our regularly scheduled programming and offer three simple concepts the foreign policy intelligentsia needs to understand: 1. For Hamas, No Lives Matter For years, anyone with a modicum of interest in understanding th…
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February 27, 2024 at 5:22 PM

Congress Fiddles as Israel Fights

Nearly 150 days into the war in Gaza, Congress has yet to advance emergency military assistance for Israel. We are rapidly approaching the moment where Congressional inaction coupled with the Biden administration’s election season pressure campaign will make our elected officials handmaiden…
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February 20, 2024 at 5:42 PM

Washington’s Fantasy vs. Israel’s Reality

There is an enormous gulf between Washington’s discussions about what’s going on in the Middle East and what’s actually going on in the Middle East. The consequences of this disconnect are significant. In this week’s edition of the Action Update, we’ll discuss Washington’s fantasies, Israel…
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February 6, 2024 at 3:05 PM

If you want peace, prepare for war

In this week’s edition, we discuss the most recent Congressional moves concerning emergency aid to Israel and provide a brief update on the war in Gaza and the wider conflict between Iranian extremism and the West. Wait, now Hurry Up  For months, Congress has been unable to advance a clean…
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February 1, 2024 at 9:12 PM

CUFI Action Fund on CBN

This week, CUFI held the annual Gathering of Leaders in San Antonio. During this two-day event, CUFI’s Board and top leadership learned about a wide range of issues from a host of speakers. Next week, we’ll be back with our traditional Action Update, but for today, we encourage you to take …
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January 24, 2024 at 2:54 PM

The Consequences of Chaos & Looking Ahead

In this week’s edition of the Action Update, we look at what happens when Washington stops functioning  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
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January 16, 2024 at 5:57 PM

God Hates a Coward

This past Sunday marked the 100th day since thousands of Hamas terrorists invaded Israel, rampaged through the country’s south, murdering 1,200 people and kidnapping hundreds more. In this edition of the Action Update, we will discuss the current status of the conflict, from Gaza to Washing…
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January 10, 2024 at 2:56 PM

Hezbollahstan

In recent days, we’ve seen significant developments on Israel’s northern border, in the West Bank and in Gaza. Elsewhere around the Middle East, we are seeing a noteworthy uptick in terrorist activity targeting Western interests and shipping lanes important to the world economy. And behind …
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January 4, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Dear Washington: Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Next week, Congress will finally return to Washington, and to be blunt, we have expectations. We expect our leaders to ensure Israel has what she needs to bring down Hamas and bring the hostages home. We expect our leaders not to play politics with the safety and security of our closest all…
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December 19, 2023 at 5:16 PM

We Are the Antidote to Antisemitism

As war rages in the Gaza Strip, antisemitism is reaching fever pitch here throughout the world, and the Pentagon has announced a new operation to confront Iran-backed Houthi terrorists’ attacks on international shipping. We Are the Antidote to Antisemitism Over the weekend, nearly 200 syna…
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December 12, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Education Dictates Values

Israel has been engaged in intense combat with Hamas for more than two months. During this time, here in the United States we have seen a wide swing against Israel through misleading media coverage and numerous displays of antisemitism. But despite that, America is standing with Israel. Va…
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December 5, 2023 at 6:18 PM

#MeToo, Unless You’re a Jew

The temporary ceasefire between Hamas and Israel was violated by the terror group and has now ended, but not before 75 Israeli and 24 foreign hostages were released by Hamas. There have been numerous important developments this week, so let’s get right to it. #MeToo, Unless You’re a Jew Th…
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November 29, 2023 at 6:29 PM

A Temporary Cease Fire and Congressional Dysfunction

Much has transpired since our last Action Update, both in Israel and here at home. We’ve witnessed moments of triumph and tragedy. But through it all, and until every hostage comes home and Hamas is vanquished, we will remain focused on ensuring Israel has what she needs to win this war. T…
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November 7, 2023 at 3:19 PM

IDF Encircles Gaza City

In Israel, war rages. Dozens of IDF troops have died in fierce fighting with Hamas as Jerusalem’s warriors continue vanquishing Gaza’s terrorists and working to free the kidnapped. In Washington, our elected officials are finding new ways to disappoint us, so we’re going to grab a few thous…
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November 1, 2023 at 2:19 PM

President Biden and the Tower of Babble

Before we begin with a difficult Action Update, we wanted to bring a bit of good news: During an overnight operation earlier this week, IDF Cpl. Ori Megidish, who had been taken hostage by Hamas, was rescued by her brothers and sisters in arms. She is in good condition and has been able to …