Press Releases and Statements
Statement from Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Recent Comments
June 10, 2021 (Washington, DC) — Jeff Mendelsohn, Executive Director of Pro-Israel America, issued the following statement in response to Rep. Ilhan Omar’s recent comments: “Statements from anyone – let alone a sitting member of Congress – that compare the actions of the United States and Israel, vibrant democracies with robust legal systems and civil…Read More
Pro-Israel America Announces New Slate of 30 Congressional Endorsements for the 2022 Election Cycle
Today, Pro-Israel America (PIA) and Pro-Israel America PAC, the largest bipartisan pro-Israel PAC in the country, announced new 2022 endorsements including 30 pro-Israel candidates – 15 Democrats and 15 Republicans – who are proven leaders on issues related to the U.S.-Israel relationship and who are running for re-election next year.Read More
Statement from Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn in Response to Sen. Sanders Dropping his Bid to Block U.S. Aid to Israel
May 26, 2021 (Washington, DC) — Jeff Mendelsohn, Executive Director of Pro-Israel America, issued the following statement in response to Sen. Sanders dropping his bid to block U.S. aid to Israel: “Pro-Israel America welcomes the news that Senator Sanders dropped his dangerous proposal to block a $735 million aid package to Israel. This is a…Read More
Statement from Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn on Ceasefire
May 20, 2021 (Washington, DC) — Jeff Mendelsohn, Executive Director of Pro-Israel America, issued the following statement in response to the latest news on the ceasefire: “We are heartened to hear that Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire, ending 11 days of terror on innocent Israeli civilians. The senseless devastation that has resulted from the…Read More
Statement from Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn on Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Resolution to Block U.S. Aid to Israel
May 19, 2021 (Washington, DC) — Jeff Mendelsohn, Executive Director of Pro-Israel America, issued the following statement in response to Rep. Ocasio-Cortez’s latest resolution that would block U.S. aid to Israel: “Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez’s latest resolution that would block the United States’ aid to Israel is dangerous and shameful. Over the past two weeks,…Read More
Pro-Israel America Endorses Senator Lisa Murkowski & Representative Carolyn Maloney for the 2022 Election Cycle
May 13, 2021 (Washington, DC) — Today, Pro-Israel America (PIA) and Pro-Israel America PAC, America’s largest bipartisan pro-Israel PAC, announced its first two 2022 cycle endorsements: Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY). Both Sen. Murkowski and Rep. Maloney are proven leaders who have worked to advance the U.S.-Israel relationship during their time…Read More
Statement from Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn on Latest Hamas’ Rocket Attacks Against Israel
May 11, 2021 (Washington, DC) — Jeff Mendelsohn, Executive Director of Pro-Israel America, issued the following statement in response to the latest Hamas’ attacks against Israel: “Pro-Israel America stands in solidarity with our greatest ally in the Middle East, Israel, and mourns the tragic loss of innocent lives that have resulted from Iran-backed terrorist group…Read More
Statement from Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn on Mount Meron Tragedy
April 30, 2021 (Washington, DC) — Jeff Mendelsohn, Executive Director of Pro-Israel America, issued the following statement in response yesterday’s Mount Meron tragedy: “Pro-Israel America is deeply saddened about the tragedy at Mt. Meron last night during the Lag B’Omer celebration. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and all the people…Read More
Statement from Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn on New Human Rights Watch Report
April 28, 2021 (Washington, DC) — Jeff Mendelsohn, Executive Director of Pro-Israel America, issued the following statement in response to the new Human Rights Watch report: “Israel is a thriving democracy that offers all of its citizens full voting rights, including for Knesset members. Human Rights Watch’s outrageous ‘apartheid’ libel is false, and just another…Read More
Statement from Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn on Rep. Betty McCollum’s Latest Anti-Israel Bill
April 16, 2021 (Washington, DC) — Jeff Mendelsohn, Executive Director of Pro-Israel America, issued the following statement in response to Rep. Betty McCollum’s newly introduced anti-Israel bill: “Representative Betty McCollum’s latest anti-Israel bill, which aims to add unnecessary restrictions on U.S. aid to Israel, is another senseless proposal in the Congresswoman’s long history of seeking…Read More