Risch: Plan for post-Hamas Gaza a ‘work in progress’ - Jewish Insider
Oct 19, 2023 · Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID), the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said yesterday that in conversations with U.S. and Israeli officials in recent days he has heard a plan for future governance of the Gaza strip after Israel’s campaign against Hamas, but said it’s still a “work in progress.”
House Democrats press key GOP senator to release hold on aid …
Jun 2, 2021 · A large group of House Democrats on Wednesday pressed Sen. Jim Risch (Idaho), the top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, to lift his hold on aid to Palestinians after a...
Jewish House Democrat pushes GOP Senator to lift hold on …
May 27, 2021 · Senator Jim Risch reportedly is behind a hold on $75 million in congressionally approved aid President Joe Biden wants to send to NGOs administering humanitarian assistance in the Gaza Strip.
'Buildings lie in rubble': Democrats call for block on $75m in ...
Jun 2, 2021 · At least 145 Democrats have called on Senate Republican Jim Risch to lift his hold on $75m in "desperately needed" US aid for the Palestinians, which could help rebuild the Gaza Strip...
Top Republican releases remaining Palestinian aid he held up …
Sep 23, 2021 · Democrats had been pressuring Risch for months to release the aid. Rep. Jamie Raskin spearheaded a letter to Risch in June asking him to stop blocking the assistance, citing a “desperate”...
Netanyahu Tells Republicans Gaza War Will Continue, Days After …
Mar 20, 2024 · Risch, the top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said Netanyahu had addressed civilian casualties and the need to get more aid into Gaza. He said Netanyahu was "very...
Biden ‘pacifying’ Jew-haters, says ranking Senate Foreign Relations ...
May 10, 2024 · Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, stated on Thursday that U.S. President Joe Biden is prioritizing antisemites over a close U.S. ally in his threat to withhold weapons from Israel if it launches a military operation in Rafah, the southernmost part of the Gaza Strip.
Jewish Democrat spearheads push to expedite aid to Palestinians
May 27, 2021 · Risch reportedly is behind a hold on $75 million in congressionally approved aid President Joe Biden wants to send to NGOs administering humanitarian assistance in the Gaza Strip and the West...
UNRWA USA and Palestinian Americans request meeting with Sen.
WASHINGTON DC – Today, UNRWA USA Executive Director, Mara Kronenfeld, along with a group of Palestinian Americans, requested a meeting with Senator James Risch and Representative Michael McCaul ahead of the August congressional recess.
Netanyahu tells Republicans Gaza war will continue, days after …
Mar 21, 2024 · Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US Republican senators on Wednesday that Israel will continue its efforts to defeat the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip, senators told reporters after he addressed a party lunch.