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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

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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 …
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October 26, 2023 at 2:17 PM

The Winds of War and a Feckless Foreign Policy

In Israel, war rages. In Congress, a Speaker is finally elected. In this week’s edition of the Action Update, we’ll break down the latest developments in the Middle East and Washington, during this most perilous time for Israel during the past half-century. The Winds of War Over the past …
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October 17, 2023 at 3:49 PM

Israel at War & Congressional Chaos

War continues in Israel. Chaos continues in Congress. All the while, Iran is threatening to get involved in the conflict, and things are heating up on Israel’s northern border. Let’s get into it. Israel at War Since the carnage of the 10/7 Massacre, more than 1,400 Israelis (and residents…
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October 9, 2023 at 5:22 PM

Emergency Action Update: Israel at War

We are deviating from the traditional Action Update in light of the massacre and ensuing war that began this weekend. In today’s missive we will provide an update on the current situation, and what we believe is likely to occur in the coming days. We will follow this Update with additional …
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October 3, 2023 at 7:17 PM

Your Tax Dollars are Funding Hezbollah’s Ally

As we’re sure you’re aware, at the last minute, Congress advanced a stopgap funding measure over the weekend. We take no position on such actions, but we’ll discuss the implications of the vote, as well as one you may not have heard about in the mainstream media, in this week’s edition of t…
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September 27, 2023 at 7:10 PM

The Enemy Within

From Congressional gridlock to Iranian allies working for the U.S. government, there’s a lot to unpack this week, so we’re going to dive right in. Congressional Chaos Well, it’s that time again. Congress is once again mired in gridlock, unable to advance the necessary legislation to fund t…
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September 19, 2023 at 2:39 PM

The United Nations or the Tower of Babel?

At the CUFI Action Fund, we must admit that one of our least favorite topics to dive into is the United Nations. It’s not because the entity and the numerous mouthpieces for tyranny that roam those halls do not deserve condemnation. Rather, it’s because of what the UN could’ve been: a forum…
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September 13, 2023 at 2:04 PM

Negotiating with Terrorists

This week, as we commemorate the horrors of 9/11, it is incumbent upon every American to not just mourn that tragedy but also to learn from it. We have all committed to never forgetting the lives lost that day, the bravery of the first responders who answered the call when the World Trade C…
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September 6, 2023 at 3:52 PM

Congress, The White House & Iran

We hope you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend, and while many of us were enjoying time with friends and family, over the past few days there have been a number of developments that merit discussion. So, without any further delay, let’s dive in. Congress is Back The August Congressional re…
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August 30, 2023 at 5:58 PM

Debate Spotlight: Israel

During the first Republican Presidential debate, there was a brief flash of strenuous disagreement between longtime pro-Israel leader Amb. Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy, a businessman who recently called for ending all U.S. aid to Israel. To her credit, Amb. Haley was the only candidate o…
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August 23, 2023 at 2:10 PM

Unrelenting Palestinian Terror

In recent days, we’ve seen terror attacks claim three lives in Israel, Iran’s continued threats concerning American oil sanctions, and an Iranian-backed terror group was finally(!) formally sanctioned by the U.S. government. Unrelenting Palestinian Terror On Saturday, Shay Nigreker (60) an…
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August 16, 2023 at 2:21 PM

Iran’s Hostage Industrial Complex

The White House is on the precipice of providing Iran with an enormous cash windfall in return for five American hostages. And it’s clear the full scope of the Biden administration’s engagement with Iran is being kept as secret as possible for as long as possible, thus undermining any Congr…
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August 9, 2023 at 2:09 PM

Iran to UK Students: Join “Apocalyptic War” Against Jews

This week’s Action Update is chock full of vital information not well covered in the mainstream media. For example, American troops are going to be risking their lives in the Persian Gulf soon. Iran’s terrorist tentacles are reaching into UK schools. And some very positive steps forward hav…
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August 2, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Countering BDS, Taking on Iran

It’s been just over two weeks since the CUFI 2023 Washington Summit, and we’re already seeing significant, positive movement on several elements of our legislative agenda. In addition, in recent days there’s been a lot of talk about a normalization agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia,…
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July 27, 2023 at 4:18 PM

CUFI Summit Brings Together Pro-Israel Leaders, Activists

Last week, CUFI was proud to welcome Vice President Mike Pence, Ambassador Nikki Haley, and Governor Ron DeSantis, among many others, to speak before the capacity crowd of over 1,200 pro-Israel Zionists. In this week’s edition of the Action Update, we’ll go over the three pieces of legislat…
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July 11, 2023 at 1:27 PM

Intelligence Report: Iran Moving Closer to First Nuclear Test

On Sunday, the CUFI Washington Summit kicks off. Over the next few days, more than 1,000 pro-Israel activists from across the country will hear from top leaders, including former Vice President Mike Pence, former Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Summit at…
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July 5, 2023 at 6:43 PM

IDF Raids Terrorist Sanctuary City

Nearly 250 years ago this week, the founding fathers of our great nation declared independence from a monarch living an ocean away. As we all know, what followed was the tragic sacrifice of thousands of Americans on the altar of freedom. None of us would enjoy the liberty that has become s…
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June 27, 2023 at 6:31 PM

Hezbollah Sets Up Camp Inside Israel

In this week’s edition of the Action Update, we start with Hezbollah setting up camp inside Israeli territory. From there, we’ll move to the latest effort to disrupt the UN’s anti-Israel obsession, and, attempting to return to an old tradition, we’ll end with some positive news out of our n…
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June 20, 2023 at 3:33 PM

President Biden Has a Secret Iran Plan

From surreptitious efforts to effectively capitulate to Iran, to contending with a hornet’s nest of Palestinian terror, this week’s Action Update, unfortunately, brings challenging news. Shhh…. President Biden Has a Secret Plan It must be a day ending in “y.” The Biden administration has …
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June 13, 2023 at 5:19 PM

Newsflash: The UN Hates Israel

Some weeks it seems the Action Update might amount to little more than a synopsis of world leaders’ worst decisions and world pariahs’ worst actions taken during the past 7 days. This week, we admit, may feel a bit like that, but bear with us. Knowledge is power and if you have the full pic…
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June 7, 2023 at 3:04 PM

On Iran, From Bad to Worse

In recent weeks, there have been a series of Iran-related developments that should be cause for concern for anyone interested in U.S. national security interests, the survival of the Jewish state, the future of nuclear weapons proliferation, and/or the innocent people living in Iran and any…
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May 31, 2023 at 1:13 PM

The Biden Administration’s Unforced Error on Antisemitism

Last Thursday, the White House released its much-hyped U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. As our readers are well aware, combating antisemitism is absolutely central to our efforts. As such, we feel this issue is important enough that we’re going to deviate …
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May 23, 2023 at 4:17 PM

Hezbollah Jumps Through Hoops (Literally)

Over the past week, the world’s antisemites have provided something for everyone. In this week’s edition of the Action Update, we discuss Hezbollah inviting the press to watch their terrorists practice killing Jews, Iran enhancing their nuclear program (aimed at killing …
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May 16, 2023 at 2:36 PM

Israel vs Palestinian Terrorists

Last week, Israel conducted Operation Shield and Arrow in response to rocket fire and to preempt additional terrorist attacks from the Gaza-based terrorist group Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). In this week’s installment of the Action Update, we’ll discuss what happened…
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May 9, 2023 at 7:22 PM

Tehran, Terrorists, and Betty McCollum

In this week’s edition of the Action Update, we look at the latest discussion over Israel’s right to defend itself against the Iranian nuclear threat, examine the latest piece of anti-Israel legislation introduced by a perennial Israel-hater in Congress, and discuss the …
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May 2, 2023 at 5:54 PM

There are 19 Israel-haters in Congress

Israel enjoys widespread bipartisan support both in Congress and across the country. And in recent days, we’ve seen two high-level delegations of American lawmakers travel to the Jewish state. But there’s a problem on both sides of the aisle that all the trips and all th…
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April 25, 2023 at 4:45 PM

Israel at 75

This week, Israel will mark the 75th anniversary of the modern Jewish state’s independence. However, in the 24 preceding hours, the Israeli people will first commemorate Israel’s Memorial Day. The tradition is quite straightforward: it is incumbent upon a society to reme…
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April 18, 2023 at 3:22 PM

Hitler’s Philosophical Progeny Meet in Iran

On Monday evening, the worldwide Jewish community began solemnly commemorating Yom HaShoah, the Holocaust Memorial Day. In Israel, sirens wailed throughout the land, and everyone, no matter what they were doing, simply stopped to stand in solemn quiet prayer and reflecti…
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April 11, 2023 at 3:05 PM

Israel Contending with Multi-Front Attack

As Congress enters its second week of the annual Easter/Passover recess, we are heavily focused - and rightfully so - on the uptick in terror within Israel. In this week’s Action Update, we’ll discuss the multi-front offensive that Iran and its terrorist proxies are wagi…
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