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Iran Sanctions Bill Introduced by Lantos Faces Hurdles in CongressThe legislative centerpiece of pro-Israel advocacy, aimed at toughening sanctions against Iran, has been struggling to win congressional approval.…Read more

Israeli Police Probe Allegations That New York Charity Funneled Funds to Olmert-Tied EntityA Jerusalem foundation with a fundraising arm based in the suburban home of a Long Island businessman is being probed in Israel in a corruption investigation that is threatening to bring down Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. Investigators are looking into allegations that The New Jerusalem Foundation and Morris (Moshe) Talansky, who heads its American fundraising efforts, served as a conduit for fund transfers to interests tied to Olmert.…Read more

Expectations Low for Bush Visit to IsraelAn unfolding corruption investigation against Israel’s prime minister, Ehud Olmert, has lowered already limited expectations for President Bush’s upcoming trip to the Jewish state. On May 14, Bush will embark on his second trip this year to Israel, where he will attend events marking the 60th anniversary of its independence.…Read more

Methodists Reject Divestment ResolutionsAfter nine days of meetings, The United Methodist Church rejected five proposed resolutions urging divestment from companies doing business with Israel.…Read more

Methodists Reject Divestment ResolutionsAfter nine days of meetings, The United Methodist Church rejected five proposed resolutions urging divestment from companies doing business with Israel.…Read more