‘I call on my Democrat colleagues to choose a side and support this commonsense resolution voicing Congressional approval for these two sales’ U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, this week introduced a resolution approving two arms sales to Israel. The Biden administration notified Congress of these sales on May 5, and Democrats quickly voiced their disapproval of arms support for Israel – even as the country defended itself against Iran-backed Palestinian terrorist attacks. Co-sponsors […]
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Sen. Cruz Issues Statement Condemning Hamas Rocket Attacks Targeting Israel’s Capital
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement after the Iran-supported Palestinian terror group Hamas claimed responsibility for rocket attacks against Israel’s capital Jerusalem: “Today’s reprehensible missile attack comes after days of heightened anti-Semitic incitement and violence driven by Palestinian leaders and the Iranian regime, including Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. “In recent days Palestinian terrorists have repeatedly attempted to murder Israeli civilians, torched thousands of acres […]
Sen. Cruz Applauds Morocco’s Decision to Normalize Relations with Israel
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement applauding Morocco’s decision to normalize relations with Israel: “Today is a wonderful day for Morocco and Israel. In just a few short months since the initial signing of the Abraham Accords, we’ve seen a growing number of our Arab allies willing to advance the cause of peace. I’ve long advocated that if the United States is unequivocal and clear that we […]
Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Colleagues Urge Administration to Ensure Guidelines on Israeli Goods Labeling Policy Are Not Discriminatory
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) this week sent a letter to President Trump urging the administration to ensure that U.S. customs policy and guidelines are not discriminatory and will allow Israeli goods produced in Judea and Samaria to be labeled “Made in Israel.” In the letter, the senators wrote: “Your administration should continue its string of pro-Israel policy […]
Sen. Cruz: We Must Hold Iran Accountable
Applauds the bipartisan effort to hold Iran accountable for regional aggression WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement applauding the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s bipartisan effort to hold the Iranian regime accountable for its export of terror across the globe: “I applaud the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s bipartisan support for the Countering Iran’s Destabilizing Activities Act, which would take concrete steps to hold the Iranian regime accountable for its […]