Press Releases and Statements

Statement from Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn on Rep. Shontel Brown’s Primary Win in OH-11
May 3, 2022 (Washington, DC) — Jeff Mendelsohn, Executive Director of Pro-Israel America, issued the following statement on Congresswoman Shontel Brown’s primary victory in Ohio’s 11th congressional district: “Pro-Israel America congratulates Shontel Brown on her primary victory today and looks forward to her continued leadership in advancing the U.S.-Israel relationship in Congress. The U.S.-Israel relationship…Read More

Statement from Pro-Israel America on J Street PAC Rescinding its Support for Rep. Marie Newman
February 22, 2022 (Washington, DC) — Jeff Mendelsohn, Executive Director of Pro-Israel America, issued the following statement on J Street PAC quietly rescinding its support for Representative Marie Newman (D-IL): “Pro-Israel America is glad to see that J Street PAC heeded our call to drop their support for Representative Marie Newman. To live up to…Read More

Statement from Pro-Israel America on J Street PAC’s Endorsement of Rep. Marie Newman
February 7, 2022 (Washington, DC) — Jeff Mendelsohn, Executive Director of Pro-Israel America, issued the following statement on J Street PAC’s endorsement of Representative Marie Newman (D-IL): “In light of the latest details in her alleged bribery scandal and her unabashedly anti-Israel positions, Pro-Israel America is calling on self-proclaimed ‘pro-Israel’ group J Street PAC to…Read More

Statement from Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn on Amnesty International Report
February 1, 2022 (Washington, DC) — Jeff Mendelsohn, Executive Director of Pro-Israel America, issued the following statement on the new Amnesty International report: “Pro-Israel America strongly condemns Amnesty International’s misguided and inaccurate new report that shamefully smears Israel – a thriving, multiethnic and multicultural democracy that offers all its citizens full political and civil rights…Read More

Pro-Israel America Announces Six New Congressional Endorsements for the 2022 Election Cycle
NOVEMBER 29, 2021, WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Pro-Israel America (PIA) and Pro-Israel America PAC, the largest bipartisan pro-Israel PAC in the country, announced new endorsements for six pro-Israel candidates – four Democrats and two Republicans. “With the first midterm primaries right around corner, Pro-Israel America is working hard to ensure that the 118th Congress reflects…Read More

Statement from Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn on Thomas Nides’ Confirmation as U.S. Ambassador to Israel
November 4, 2021 (Washington, DC) — Jeff Mendelsohn, Executive Director of Pro-Israel America, issued the following statement on Thomas Nides’ confirmation as U.S. Ambassador to Israel: “Pro-Israel America congratulates Tom Nides as our new U.S. Ambassador to Israel, one of the most important roles in advancing the continued economic, scientific, and military cooperation between our…Read More

Statement from Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn on Shontel Brown’s Election Win
November 3, 2021 (Washington, DC) — Jeff Mendelsohn, Executive Director of Pro-Israel America, issued the following statement on Congresswoman-elect Shontel Brown’s election victory: “Pro-Israel America congratulates Congresswoman-elect Shontel Brown on her victory yesterday to represent Ohio’s 11th congressional district. We are proud to have been one of the earliest endorsers of her campaign after we…Read More

Pro-Israel America Announces 30 Congressional “Key Races” of Focus for the 2022 Election Cycle
OCTOBER 6, 2021, WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Pro-Israel America (PIA) and Pro-Israel America PAC, the largest bipartisan pro-Israel PAC in the country, designated 30 congressional endorsements for 2022 as “key races.” These important elections include competitive primaries and general elections as well as races between pro-Israel champions and anti-Israel opponents. The 30 key races for…Read More

Statement from Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn on the Passage of H.R. 5323
September 24, 2021 (Washington, DC) — Jeff Mendelsohn, Executive Director of Pro-Israel America, issued the following statement on the passage of H.R. 5323: “Pro-Israel America applauds the many members of Congress who spearheaded efforts in the last few days to ensure that Israel can quickly replenish its Iron Dome missile defense systems after Hamas sent…Read More

Statement from Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn on Iron Dome Funding
September 22, 2021 (Washington, DC) — Jeff Mendelsohn, Executive Director of Pro-Israel America, issued the following statement on Iron Dome funding: “Pro-Israel America strongly condemns the anti-Israel voices in Congress who continue to politicize our strategic alliance with Israel. Calls to remove funding for the Iron Dome – a purely defensive missile system that has…Read More