GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Iran remains the greatest threat in the region
to Israel’s interests, and to America’s. The reimposition
of sanctions on Iran is a good start, but
more must be done. Sanctions are having a sig-
that economic pain alone will not deter them from
change their oppressive regime.
the intransigence of the PA, no US funds are being
released to PA President Mahmoud Abbas, who
is serving the 13th
-
corrupt regime. Congress can do more in light of
A related matter is the misuse of US aid to
UNRWA, the United Nations organization established
to provide “humanitarian aid” to
-
UNRWA funds to true humanitarian needs under
the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, which
-
estinian Arabs. The Trump administration seems
th
of Education for Civil Rights. We championed his
-
of activism for Jewish students on campuses,
Jewish Identity and Civil Rights
in America. It is hoped and anticipated that his
leadership at the US Department of Education
will have a positive impact on the rights of Jewish
-
-
per-partisan environment prevailing in Washington
Jewish groups such as the Anti-Defamation League
have opposed the pro-Israel Mike Pompeo on the
-
does seek bipartisan solutions when possible, but
we refuse to water down our legislative proposals
for the sake of appearances alone.
also continues to focus on our other regular leg-
continue to be vigilant in educating Congress about
the ongoing Arab war against Israel, and commu-
with other Jewish and Christian pro-Israel organizations
in DC, and other American Jewish groups.
(detailed elsewhere in this report) took place on
-
We participate in meetings, public forums and
professionals, and continue to engage in print and
broadcast media opportunities to spread the word
chapters to give talks and educate our members on
the situation in Washington.
ZOA does
seek bi-partisan
solutions
when
possible, but
we refuse to
water down
our legislative
proposals for
the sake of
appearances
alone.
20 20