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We're redefining how U.S.-MENA policy is debated and designed, grounded in human rights and democratic values.

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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 8h
Rep. @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social is right: "under Netanyahu’s government, settlers are engaged in a violent land grab that’s ripping Palestinians from their land." castro.house.gov/media-center...
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Castro, Dean, Beyer, Casar, Jacobs, Escobar to Introduce Sanctions on Drivers of Settlement Expansion | U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 8h
🚨 Egyptian authorities have arrested six journalists working for the independent Egyptian investigative journalism platform Matsadaash. Their entire newsroom is now being detained. ACMER joined 50+ organizations in calling for their immediate and unconditional release: acmer.us/global-call-...
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Global Call for the Release of Entire Newsroom at Egyptian Investigative Journalism Platform Matsadaash - American Committee for Middle East Rights
Read the statement in Arabic We, the undersigned civil society organizations and independent media outlets, join together to condemn the escalating crackdown on independent Egyptian investigative jour...
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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 29/09/2026
The US says our # 1 priority abroad is protecting Americans. But in the West Bank, 9 Americans have been killed by Israeli settlers or security forces with no justice. Meanwhile, they attack Palestinians daily with total impunity. Today, I'll force a vote to demand accountability.
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🚨The Senate is voting on @vanhollen.senate.gov's resolution demanding answers on Israeli human rights abuses in the West Bank. Since 2022, Israeli settlers or security forces have killed 9 US citizens in the West Bank with impunity. Read our letter urging them to vote yes: acmer.us/coalition-ur...
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Coalition Urges Senate to Demand Answers on Violence in Palestine - American Committee for Middle East Rights
Today, ACMER joined a coalition of human rights, humanitarian, and faith-based advocacy organizations in sending a letter to Senator urging them to support Senator Chris Van Hollen’s West Bank 502B re...
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Israeli settlers & security personnel have killed 9 US citizens in the West Bank since 2022, including journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, Omar Assad, & Aysenur Ezgi Eygi. No one has been held accountable. Senators must support @vanhollen.senate.gov’s 502B resolution. Read more: acmer.us/coalition-ur...
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Coalition Urges Senate to Demand Answers on Violence in Palestine - American Committee for Middle East Rights
Today, ACMER joined a coalition of human rights, humanitarian, and faith-based advocacy organizations in sending a letter to Senator urging them to support Senator Chris Van Hollen’s West Bank 502B resolution. At least nine U.S. citizens have died in the West Bank at the hands of Israeli settlers or security personnel since 2022. Among them […]
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Tom Perriello for Congress @tomperriello.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
$38 billion wasted. Higher interest rates, gas prices, and grocery bills for American families. And still John McGuire has voted to continue Trump’s failed war in Iran. www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
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Iran war driving up inflation for Americans, CBO report says
The Congressional Budget Office estimates inflation will continue to rise in the first quarter of next year.
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Ed Markey @edmarkey.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
With @peggyflanagan.bsky.social and the wave of progressive candidates building across the country, we are going to secure a bigger, brighter future for all. Show up to the polls. Organize. Do everything you can to send our movement to the Senate this November.
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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 22/09/2026
Prime Minister Netanyahu's lies about @mayor.nyc.gov don't change the fact that Netanyahu is a wanted war criminal who has blocked justice for Americans killed on his watch. If there's anyone who should be shamed & ashamed, it's him. He's lucky he was even allowed into our country.
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The US shouldn’t be sending thousands of weapons to Saudi Arabia, one of the world's worst human rights abusers. It is against US law. With the Iran war fueling an escalating proxy fight in Yemen & civilians paying the price, 10,000 more bombs is throwing fuel on a fire. bsky.app/profile/mark...
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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 16/09/2026
Trump is sending $2.8 BILLION of bombs paid for by YOU, the American taxpayer, to a govt led by a wanted war criminal. All while Netanyahu keeps bombing Gaza & blocks justice for Americans killed on his watch. How is this America First? We will work to stop it.
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Trump’s planned sale of controversial bombs to Israel is largest in years
The pending transfer of the 2,000-pound munition, involved in scores of incidents resulting in civilian casualties, sets up a potential litmus test for Democrats.
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“In a moment when there’s a national conversation around ending assistance to Israel, this is going the complete opposite direction, doubling down in its support and then some,” ACMER’s @sethbinder.bsky.social told the Wall Street Journal. www.wsj.com/world/middle...
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Top Democrat Opposes Trump’s Planned Sale of Heavy Bombs to Israel
The administration has options to bypass the objection, but the move highlights a sensitive issue ahead of the midterms.
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Mike Rogers had six weeks' notice and left the podium empty. Abdul is in the studio taking the hard questions. That tells you everything about who's willing to show up for Michiganders. bsky.app/profile/abdu...
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We welcome the release of Turkish-Egyptian poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi, following his pardon by MBZ after 20 months in detention. This is a positive step. We call on Emirati authorities to extend pardons & free remaining prisoners of conscience in the country. Read more: acmer.us/human-rights...
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Human Rights Organizations Welcome the Release of Egyptian-Turkish poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi in the UAE - American Committee for Middle East Rights
Below is a letter sent by ACMER and four other human rights organizations to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, welcoming the release of Egyptian-Turkish poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi, f...
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
🚨 Curious about our spring 2027 Leadership Development Program internship? Join us TODAY at 5-6 PM ET for a Zoom info session to learn more and ask questions. 🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 28/08/2026
Today marks 6 months since Trump & Netanyahu launched their illegal war of choice in Iran.   We've lost 18 US service members, hundreds have been injured, and thousands of civilians have been killed.   Meanwhile, prices here at home have skyrocketed.   This war needs to end, NOW.
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Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry
President Donald Trump marks an awkward moment in his second White House term as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran reaches the six-month mark.
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🗣️ We're now accepting applications for the ACMER Foundation Leadership Development Program spring 2027 internship! Priority deadline is September 13. Learn more and apply here: acmer.us/LDP
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Congratulations to @peggyflanagan.bsky.social on her primary victory in the Minnesota Senate race! This moment calls for courageous leaders who’ll take on the foreign policy status quo in DC — & Peggy has shown that she stands up for human rights & can't be bought. We’re proud to stand with Peggy.
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
We’re now accepting applications for our spring 2027 Leadership Development Program (LDP) internship! LDP interns are placed in congressional offices & NGOs working on foreign policy, human rights, and national security. Priority deadline is September 13. Learn more and apply here: acmer.us/ldp
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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
New from @sethbinder.bsky.social ( @acmer.bsky.social ) @jwrchappell.bsky.social & JP Reppeto ( CIVIC) @elias-y.bsky.social ( @stimsoncenter.bsky.social ) examines risks associated w/ expanding cooperative defense projects as policymakers consider re: #Israel civiliansinconflict.org/publications...
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US Cooperative Defense Projects 101: Legal Authorities, Funding, and Risks | Center for Civilians in Conflict
In the United States, a growing number of legislators are questioning the value and purpose of continuing traditional military aid to Israel. As support for providing billions of US taxpayer dollars a...
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
US military aid to Israel has become increasingly unpopular among Americans, so Netanyahu & his allies are pitching “co-production” — or more accurately, “cooperative defense projects” — as a replacement. But these projects aren’t new.🧵 acmer.us/us-cooperati...
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US Cooperative Defense Projects 101: Legal Authorities, Funding, and Risks - American Committee for Middle East Rights
In the United States, a growing number of legislators are challenging the value and purpose of continuing traditional military aid to Israel. The brutality of the Israeli government’s regional militar...
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🚨 We're looking for a political intern to join our team! Help us elect leaders who stand up for human rights. Apply by August 17. More information and how to apply here 👉 form.jotform.com/262095764377...
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Ed Markey @edmarkey.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I was asked if I believe Israel committed war crimes in Gaza. The answer is simple. Yes. Congressman Moulton was unable to say the same.
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Thank you, Michigan. I love you from the bottom of my heart!
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Tom Perriello for Congress @tomperriello.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Thank you, Virginia. Now the real work begins.
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Congratulations to @donavanmckinney.bsky.social on his primary victory in MI-13! Detroit chose a new voice — one committed to human rights and willing to challenge our foreign policy’s status quo. ACMER is proud to stand with Donovan & ready to send him to Congress in November.
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
They said we couldn’t win while standing firmly by our values. They said prioritizing human rights was a political liability. Abdul proved them wrong.

 Congratulations to Abdul on his historic win in the Michigan primary! We’re proud to stand with Abdul & are ready to send him to DC in November.
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Congratulations to @tomperriello.bsky.social on securing the Democratic nomination in VA-05! Tom has spent his career championing human rights and will bring that same commitment to Congress. ACMER is proud to stand with him. On to November.
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Elon Musk's X has become the latest US tech company to bow to Saudi authorities by censoring dissidents' accounts inside the kingdom. “We were fighting tyrants back home & now we’re fighting tyrants & their cronies here...in exile," ACMER's Abdullah Alaoudh said. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Elon Musk’s X latest to block Saudi dissident accounts inside kingdom
Exclusive: More than 60 accounts on X have been made unavailable in Saudi Arabia, after similar action on Snapchat and Facebook
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Are you passionate about electing champions for human rights? Apply for ACMER’s paid political internship! Learn more and apply here: form.jotform.com/262095764377166
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Are you passionate about electing champions for human rights? Apply for ACMER’s paid political internship! Learn more and apply here: form.jotform.com/262095764377166
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Americans are increasingly turning against U.S. military aid to Israel, yet the House voted yesterday to deepen the US-Israel military partnership. Before any final NDAA is sent to the president for his signature, Congress should ensure that this provision is removed. www.reuters.com/business/aer...
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US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed its version of a massive defense policy bill, despite Democrats' concerns about its huge price tag, the Iran war and a provision that would boost Pent...
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Tomorrow, an Egyptian court is expected to rule on the appeal of poet and activist Ahmed Douma — sentenced to a year in prison on trumped up "false news" charges over an article he wrote about political imprisonment. Egypt must unconditionally release him now. Read more: acmer.us/ahead-of-exp...
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Ahead of Expected Judgment in Appeal, Civil Society Organizations Globally Call for the Release of Ahmed Douma - American Committee for Middle East Rights
We, the undersigned civil society organizations from across the globe, call on the Egyptian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Egyptian activist, poet, and political writer Ahmed D...
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Ro Khanna @rokhanna.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
What happened to me in the West Bank was an outrage. But it is nothing compared to what Palestinians face every day. It is time to share their stories that American politics have silenced and ignored. This is our first video about Palestinians we met.
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Senator Van Hollen is right. Americans don't want more spending on Trump's disastrous Iran war or deeper entanglement in Israel's military operations. The Senate should vote NO. bsky.app/profile/vanh...
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
On July 16, an Egyptian appeals court will rule on the fate of writer & poet Ahmed Douma, who is in prison for writing an opinion piece — sentenced to a year for "false news" over an article about political imprisonment. acmer.us/ahead-of-exp...
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Ahead of Expected Judgment in Appeal, Civil Society Organizations Globally Call for the Release of Ahmed Douma - American Committee for Middle East Rights
We, the undersigned civil society organizations from across the globe, call on the Egyptian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Egyptian activist, poet, and political writer Ahmed D...
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Since March 2024, Kuwait has stripped an estimated 75,000 people of citizenship. Counting dependents, the toll likely reaches into the hundreds of thousands — marking one of the most expansive citizenship revocation campaigns in the region's recent history.
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
🚨 NEW REPORT: Kuwait had long been seen as a less repressive outlier in a region of entrenched authoritarianism. But since Emir Meshal took power in 2023, the tiny oil-rich nation has undergone a rapid and widespread authoritarian transformation 🧵 acmer.us/in-kuwait-an...
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In Kuwait, an Emir's Crackdown Reshapes the Gulf's Last Semi-Democracy - American Committee for Middle East Rights
Introduction When American and Israeli forces launched a war on Iran at the end of February and Iran bombarded Gulf states with retaliatory strikes, Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, an award-winning Kuwaiti-Americ...
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Radwa El Shafei @radwaelshafei.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Read @acmer.bsky.social report on Kuwait's political transformation since 2023, emphasizing its intense crackdown on dissent and stripping of citizenships from tens of thousands, including @ahmedeldin.bsky.social . acmer.us/in-kuwait-an...
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In Kuwait, an Emir's Crackdown Reshapes the Gulf's Last Semi-Democracy - American Committee for Middle East Rights
Introduction When American and Israeli forces launched a war on Iran at the end of February and Iran bombarded Gulf states with retaliatory strikes, Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, an award-winning Kuwaiti-Americ...
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Congratulations to @bradlander.bsky.social on winning the Democratic primary in #NY10! Brad ran a campaign that stood firmly against antisemitism & islamophobia. Voters chose a principled leader who will fight to end forever wars & champion human rights in Congress. ACMER is proud to support Brad.
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Congratulations to @claireforny.bsky.social on winning the Democratic primary in NY-7! A lifelong activist & organizer, Claire has spent years building power for working people & fighting for a more just future. Tonight's victory is a testament to the values she has championed throughout her career.
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Thank you @beyer.house.gov & @repdelbene.bsky.social for calling for the release of Egyptian poet Galal El-Bahairy. Galal has spent over 8 years in prison in Egypt for writing lyrics. It's time for Egyptian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release him. beyer.house.gov/news/documen...
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Egypt Human Rights Caucus Co-Chairs Beyer, DelBene Call for Immediate Release of Galal El-Bahairy
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Congratulations to @villegas4congress.bsky.social! Randy's victory shows that voters are hungry for leaders who will champion diplomacy over endless wars and put working families first. We're proud to support his campaign and will continue the work to send him to Congress in November.
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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
In today's #MustRead, Seth Binder and Kristina Biyad argue that decades of U.S. military aid to Egypt have failed to advance American interests, enabled authoritarian abuses, and should be phased out in favor of a more conditional and accountable partnership. ⬇️ foreignpolicy.com/2026/05/20/e...
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What Are U.S. Military Dollars Buying in Egypt?
Israel is not the only relationship that deserves scrutiny from Congress.
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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Yesterday the House voted down Rashida Tlaib’s War Powers Resolution to end U.S. participation in Israel’s ongoing invasion of Lebanon. Dan Goldman voted against it. He has voted for every standalone U.S. military aid package to Israel to destroy Gaza. (1/3)
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Yesterday, Rep. Stutzman introduced a resolution supporting enhanced defense cooperation with Israel. Not only did he openly credit Netanyahu as its architect, but dangerously linked supporting it to the fight against antisemitism. stutzman.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
The tide is turning. Americans don’t want this disastrous, unauthorized war and Congress is finally listening. The senate should act now — ending this war is a moral imperative.
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Joaquin Castro @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
The stakes are too high to stay in the dark on Israel’s nuclear capabilities. Today, I asked Secretary Rubio if Israel has a nuclear program. He said "most of the world assesses that they do" and committed to providing more information. youtu.be/Ns9x8aSjjRM
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Castro Demands Answers from Secretary Rubio on Israel's Nuclear Capabilities
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
New Jersey made the right call. Congratulations to @hamawyfornj.bsky.social on winning the Democratic Primary! A 9/11 first responder, combat surgeon, and volunteer physician in Gaza, Dr. Hamawy is exactly the human rights champion Congress needs. ACMER is proud to stand with him.
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American Committee for Middle East Rights @acmer.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Tomorrow, the House Armed Services Committee is set to vote on the NDAA — including section 224, a provision that would expand Israel's access to U.S. military technology and integrate Israeli systems more deeply into American weapons programs. 🧵 www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Netanyahu backs GOP effort to end U.S. military aid to Israel
In a reflection of the turbulent politics of Israel, two Republicans are pushing a resolution that would require Israel to pay for any weapons it gets from the United States. The Republicans are staun...
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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
We’re both proud Jewish New Yorkers. But there are sharp & clear differences between us on Israel/Palestine. For example, Dan Goldman marched alongside war criminal Bezalel Smotrich yesterday, who called it “just & moral” to starve Gaza. I did not.
Compare the Candidates on Israel/Palestine

Brad Lander

Will vote against U.S. military aid (offensive or defensive) while Israel is violating int’l law and Palestinian human rights

Will co-sponsor the Block the Bombs and Ceasefire Compliance Acts

Calls Israel’s destruction of Gaza a genocide

Has never accepted AIPAC funding and never will

Dan Goldman

Has voted every time to send U.S. military aid to Israel, and made clear he is going to keep doing so

Opposes the Block the Bombs and Ceasefire Compliance Acts

Called Israel’s actions “justified and righteous”

Endorsed by AIPAC and accepts their donations
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