Sen. John Fetterman
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) speaks to reporters at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem on June 27, 2024. (Photo by Alex Traiman)
August 19, 2024, 5:19 pm
Fetterman spokeswoman tells reporter she doesn’t agree with her boss on Israel, Gaza
Peter Savodnik, of "The Free Press," wrote that this is the first time he experienced a staffer criticizing his or her boss.
By JNS
Pittsburgh's City-County building (Photo by Dllu, CC BY-SA 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 via Wikimedia Commons)
August 15, 2024, 3:06 pm
Gainey spokesperson resigns after signing anti-Israel petition
The referendum would require the City of Pittsburgh to boycott entities doing business with Israel
By Toby Tabachnick
Sen. John Fetterman speaks to reporters at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem on June 27, 2024. (Photo by Alex Traiman)
July 8, 2024, 4:44 pm
Recognizing Palestinian state rewards Hamas, Fetterman says in Israel
“Why would you give Hamas that kind of a reward when you have Israeli citizens still held hostage, and you’re in the middle of a war?” — Sen. John Fetterman
By Alex Traiman
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) at the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem, June 26, 2024. (Amos Ben-Gershom/GPO)
June 26, 2024, 9:08 pm
In Jerusalem, Netanyahu thanks visiting Fetterman for ‘moral clarity, courage’
“We stand with Israel. I’m so sorry for what’s been done to this nation, but I'm just honored to be here today,” said Sen. John Fetterman.
By JNS
Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets with Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) in Israel on June 25, 2024. (Credit: Ma'ayan Toaf/GPO)
June 25, 2024, 9:21 pm
‘You’re a true leader,’ Herzog tells Fetterman during first visit to Israel
“I don’t really believe I should be thanked for just doing my job,” the Pennsylvania senator told the Israeli president.
By JNS
Sen. Jon Fetterman, center, with Yeshiva University leadership, ahead of the university's commencement ceremony in Queens, May 29, 2024. (Luke Tress)
May 29, 2024, 6:32 pm
John Fetterman disavows Harvard, his alma mater, while receiving award from Yeshiva University
"I have been profoundly disappointed,” he said, mentioning “Harvard’s inability to stand up for the Jewish community after Oct. 7.”
By Luke Tress
Sen. John Fetterman speaks during the Shaare Torah Congregation annual dinner on March 31, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Shaare Torah Congregation)
April 11, 2024, 3:19 pm
Who can stop the Democrats’ pivot away from Israel?
The turn against the Jewish state has spread from “The Squad” to Joe Biden, with exceptions like Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman standing against the pro-Hamas tide.
By Jonathan S. Tobin
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) speaks at an Orthodox Union event on Capitol Hill on Jan. 10, 2023. (Credit: Courtesy of Orthodox Union Advocacy Center.)
March 21, 2024, 7:22 pm
How John Fetterman’s outspoken support for Israel won him supporters on the right and critics on the left
“He knows himself and his moral compass and he doesn’t change his views with the prevailing winds.”
By Luke Tress
The 2019 inauguration of Gov. Tom Wolf and Lieutenant Gov. John Fetterman on Jan. 15, 2019 in Harrisburg, Pa. Credit: Gov. Tom Wolf.The 2019 inauguration of Gov. Tom Wolf and Lieutenant Gov. John Fetterman on Jan. 15, 2019 in Harrisburg, Pa. (Credit: Gov. Tom Wolf via JNS)
March 11, 2024, 2:53 pm
Fetterman: ‘Hamas cowards’ hide behind Ramadan
"Hamas must be destroyed, and Sinwar brought to justice or eliminated. I fully support Israel's campaign to achieve this," the Pennsylvania senator said.
By JNS
The U.S. Capitol building in Washington. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
January 25, 2024, 10:19 am
Senate, House Democrats push Palestinian statehood
Fetterman spokesperson said the senator “strongly believes that this resolution should include language stipulating the destruction of Hamas as a precondition to peace.”
By JNS
Vigil organizers Julie Paris and David Dvir stand with Sen. John Fetterman at a vigil marking 100 days in captivity for the hostages held in Gaza (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
January 15, 2024, 10:57 am
Community gathers in unity, honors politicians, as hostage nightmare continues
“This is a fight of our generation. We must stand united and proud with Israel.” — Julie Paris
By Toby Tabachnick
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) speaks at an Orthodox Union event on Capitol Hill on Jan. 10, 2023. (Credit: Courtesy of Orthodox Union Advocacy Center.)
January 12, 2024, 9:18 am
‘Sit this one out,’ Fetterman tells South Africa, of Israel genocide accusation
“Hamas is anathema to peace,” the Pennsylvania senator said. “We’ll never have any peace for Israel until they are fully eliminated.”
By Andrew Bernard
Pennsylvania Sens. John Fetterman and Bob Casey Jr. (Official government portraits)
January 11, 2024, 12:28 pm
Fetterman, Casey, Cassidy introduce bill to combat discrimination at universities
“No student should face hostility or violence for who they are, what they look like, where they’re from or what they believe.” — Sen. John Fetterman
By Toby Tabachnick
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman: (Photo courtesy of John Fetterman Campaign)
December 21, 2023, 3:16 pm
Fetterman: Tiktok ‘warping’ young people’s views on Israel-Hamas war
“Hamas started this, and they actually broke the ceasefire and they attacked and murdered babies, children, women,” the Pennsylvania senator said. “It’s outrageous.”
By David Swindle
Merav Amos, Sen. John Fetterman and Amitai Bin-Nun hold a sign with pictures of hostages being held by Hamas. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
December 6, 2023, 4:42 pm
Fetterman to be honored on Chanukah by Greenfield Chabad
“His unwavering support speaks volumes and is so uplifting for us during this time. He knows the truth and isn't scared at all to say it loud and clear."
By Toby Tabachnick
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