Carol Christ pledged to continue to “speak out loudly and clearly in condemnation of anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, anti-blackness, racism, and other hateful ideologies and perspectives that target people based on their identity, origins or beliefs.”
"It is outrageous that a mainstream US political party candidate for president would call the Israeli government racist," Republican Jewish Coalition attacks. "It's especially ironic to hear that from Sanders, who has chosen virulently anti-Israel and anti-Semitic individuals to represent him."
Reada Cronin, who will not face disciplinary action from her party, said: “I will assist and work with everybody, without qualification. I abhor racism and bigotry of any shade.”
Sanders attacks the current White House occupant, President Donald Trump, for not being tough on anti-Semites and for making controversial statements on Jewish success.
US secretary of state says UN's list if 112 businesses operating in Judea and Samaria supports a Palestinian-led bid to delegitimizes Israel, urged other countries to join the US in rejecting the move. Other US lawmakers condemn UN blacklist of companies with ties to Israeli settlements as well.
"The cowardly and craven assassination of commander Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis by the Americans will lead to the liberation of Jerusalem," Revolutionary Guards official declares.
“It is very important for our Country’s SECURITY that the United States Senate not vote for the Iran War Powers Resolution. We are doing very well with Iran and this is not the time to show weakness,” US president says on Twitter.
It does consist of $200 million for a “Diplomatic Progress Fund” that could be used to implement the administration’s Mideast peace plan.
"If Israel’s government continues with steps to annex the West Bank, the US should make clear that none of our aid should be used to support annexation," Sen. Elizabeth Warren tells the New York Times in a recent survey of candidates' policy positions.
In her federal lawsuit, Abby Martin says she refused to sign an oath pledging not to boycott the Israeli government, and her scheduled appearance this month at a Georgia Southern University media conference was then canceled. "I will not forfeit my constitutional rights by signing this pledge," Martin says.
