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U.S./Israel relations
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy is seen in the U.S. Capitol, April 20, 2023. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Getty Images)
May 12, 2023, 4:31 pm
Kevin McCarthy promised to replace Rashida Tlaib’s event with a ‘bipartisan’ pro-Israel discussion. Only Republicans spoke.
Tlaib ultimately hosted her event on the Senate side of the Capitol.
By Ron Kampeas
Summer Lee announces her 2022 campaign for a congressional seat representing Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mark Dixon, CC BY 2.0., via Wikimedia Commons)
May 8, 2023, 3:55 pm
Summer Lee cosponsors bill that would restrict aid to Israel
Supporters of bill include two organizations banned by Israel due to ties to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine
The U.S. Capitol building. (Credit: Martin Falbisoner via Wikimedia Commons)
April 26, 2023, 10:58 am
US House passes pro-Israel measure 401-19, but Summer Lee votes against
‘No’ votes more than double those against 2021 bill for Iron Dome funding; J Street protests resolution’s omission of backing for two-state solution but didn’t call to oppose it
By Jacob Magid
During the primary, Summer Lee (left) spoke at a forum organized by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Community Relations Council. She has yet to sit down for an interview with the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle. (Photo by David Rullo)
March 30, 2023, 2:16 pm
Rep. Summer Lee signs letter urging shift in US policy toward Israel
In addition to Lee, the letter was signed by Reps. Cori Bush, Andre Carson, Betty McCollum, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib.
By Toby Tabachnick
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