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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
Progressive Democrats launch last-ditch effort to block arms sale to Israel
By Sean Savage Several progressive Democratic lawmakers introduced a resolution on Wednesday in a last-ditch bid to halt the sale of $735 million in arms to Israel. Introduced by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), the resolution was co-sponsored by fellow “Squad” members Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), and the newest…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
Progressive Democrats launch last-ditch effort to block arms sale to Israel
BY SEAN SAVAGE (May 19, 2021 / JNS) Several progressive Democratic lawmakers introduced a resolution on Wednesday in a last-ditch bid to halt the sale of $735 million in arms to Israel. Introduced by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), the resolution was co-sponsored by fellow “Squad” members Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), and the…Read More
Jeff Mendelsohn talks to Calev Ben-David on i24 News
Watch Pro-Israel America talking about the ongoing conflict in Israel, the Congressional response, and more with Calev Ben-David on i24!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
Politicizing security aid could threaten our most important alliance
By: Jeff Mendelsohn April 29, 2021, The Times of Israel Proposals to politicize our strategic funding alliance with Israel are wrong, dangerous, and would undermine America’s strategic alliance with our greatest ally in the Middle East — and we must…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