Washington Policy Weekly

A weekly report outlining and analyzing developments in US policy related to the Middle East and covering activities in the three branches of the US government.

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    Feb 20, 2024Ethan Mayer-Rich

    Senators wrote DoS and DHS Secretaries requesting government assistance to reunite American citizens with family members currently living in Gaza and urged DHS…

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    Washington Policy Weekly: Congress Continues Deliberations on National Security Package

    Feb 13, 2024Ethan Mayer-Rich

    On Thursday, February 8, the Senate advanced the consideration of a national security supplemental funding package that excludes border policy changes. The $95…

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    Washington Policy Weekly: Emboldened by Biden, Republicans Ramp Up Efforts to Defund UNRWA

    Feb 5, 2024Ethan Mayer-Rich

    Republicans quickly mobilized around the suspension of US contributions to UNRWA, leading to a flurry of activity in the House and the Senate.

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    Washington Policy Weekly: United States Pauses Funding for UNRWA

    Jan 29, 2024Ethan Mayer-Rich

    The State Department announced that it is temporarily pausing unallocated funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) following allegations …

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    Washington Policy Weekly: US Redesignates Houthis a Terrorist Organization

    Jan 22, 2024Ethan Mayer-Rich

    In response to recent attacks against US military forces and international maritime vessels operating in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, the Biden administration…

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    Washington Policy Weekly: US Officials Discredit ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel

    Jan 16, 2024Ethan Mayer-Rich Molly Pasquarella

    As the world followed the ICJ's two-day hearing on Gaza, congresspeople continued to jockey to demonstrate their unwavering support for Israel.

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    Jan 8, 2024Ethan Mayer-Rich

    Republican members of Congress called on President Biden to re-designate the Houthis as a terrorist organization. HFAC Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) issued a …

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    Dec 27, 2023Ethan Mayer-Rich

    House Democrats sent a letter to Biden urging him to compel a change in Israel’s military strategy and tactics in Gaza. The representatives cited concerns abou…