Israel's foreign scandal; Hamas hackers: Israel Update 

We would like to thank Ohio Senator's Brown and Portman for their co-sponsorship on Senate Resolution 6, a resolution objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 and to all efforts that undermine direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians for a secure and peacef…

Israelis split on conviction; PA Pres. Abbas peace talks: Israel Update 

The House passed a resolution denouncing the Obama administration%u2019s abstention from a critical United Nations Security Council vote condemning Israeli settlements.​ Lawmakers of both parties supported the measure in a 342-80 vote, with four Democrats voting "present." A majority of…

UNSC resolution takes criticism; Baseball in Israel: Israel Update 

Late last Friday afternoon, we were deeply disappointed to learn about the U.S. abstention at the UN Security Council that allowed an anti-Israel resolution to pass. Over the days that followed, the JCRC executive committee engaged in conversations about the issue and whether or not to…

UN anti-settlement vote postponed; Debate over embassy: Israel Update

Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Monday signed into law a bill targeting the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel. The legislation prohibits the state from contracting with companies that engage in boycotts of Israel, including firms located outside the state, and also requires…

Trump appoints Israel Amb.; Israeli healthcare for Syrians: Israel Update 

President-elect Donald Trump is nominating David Friedman to be ambassador to Israel. Friedman, a bankruptcy lawyer who has for years worked for Trump and his real estate development business, was along with Jason Greenblatt, another Trump lawyer, and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law,…