Israel
November 3rd, 2021
The President’s proposal to open a separate consulate would promote division in Jerusalem and undermine US diplomatic efforts that would harm Israel.
September 27th, 2021
Israel is a vital ally of the United States located in a very dangerous neighborhood. It is surrounded by countries whose occupants want to wipe it off the map. And yet Israel remains a force for stability in the region and...
June 9th, 2021
We must stand united with the Jewish community, especially during a wave of heightened animosity. We ought to fight against all forms of antisemitism and ensure the safety of Jewish Americans on U.S. soil.
May 19th, 2021
As the lone democracy in the Middle East and America’s most loyal ally, Israel deserves our attention and support.
May 3rd, 2021
I issued the following statement Tuesday in response to media reports that former Secretary of State and current Climate Envoy John Kerry informed an Iranian official about covert Israeli operations.
December 11th, 2020
Today is a wonderful day for Morocco and Israel. In just a few short months since the initial signing of the Abraham Accords, we've seen a growing number of our Arab allies willing to advance the cause of peace. I've long...
October 23rd, 2020
The bipartisan resolution rightly acknowledges that historic peace agreement, which I have repeatedly and enthusiastically celebrated. The resolution also, however, attempts to refocus American diplomacy on a Palestinian...
September 4th, 2020
In an op-ed for Real Clear Politics, I outlined four areas in which the Trump administration have made significant strides to advance America's national security interests including strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship...
March 4th, 2020
I recently participated in a panel at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Conference to discuss my strong support of the U.S.-Israel relationship and bipartisan work on the House Foreign Affairs Committee....
June 10th, 2019
In the Senate I have introduced a simple, clear resolution condemning anti-Semitism in all its forms.
November 2nd, 2021
Recently, I signed a letter encouraging the Biden Administration to abandon its ill-conceived plan to open a consulate separate from our embassy in Israel’s capital city of Jerusalem. I wanted to share with you why this...
September 24th, 2021
I recently spoke on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to urge my colleagues to support my amendment to the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act, which states clearly that Israel is a critical defense partner...
May 24th, 2021
I’m proud to stand with the sovereign state of Israel, and by introducing this resolution, I hope my colleagues will join me in reaffirming the strong ties between our two countries.
May 11th, 2021
Israel is one of our greatest friends and most important allies; the administration must unequivocally condemn these attacks and fully support Israel’s right to defend itself and its citizens in the strongest possible terms...
April 23rd, 2021
As Israel continues to face dangerous threats such as those from Iran and its terrorist proxies, proposals to reduce or condition funding would undermine U.S national security interests and be detrimental to Israel’s ability...
November 19th, 2020
As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I along with U.S. Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) this week sent a letter to President Trump urging the administration to...
October 22nd, 2020
In the letter, we call for inclusion of the U.S. Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act, facilitation of cooperative research and manufacturing to combat COVID-19, and the establishment of a United-States-Israel...
August 14th, 2020
Following the announcement yesterday that President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab...
February 20th, 2020
As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I recently issued the following statement in response to the publication by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights of its database listing...
May 22nd, 2019
We must work together to shut the backdoor of illegal immigration so that we can keep open the front door of legal immigration. This will protect American wages and strengthen our workforce, and I support President Trump’s...