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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    Washington Policy Weekly: Harris Is Not Open to Israel Arms Embargo

    Aug 12, 2024Ethan Mayer-Rich

    Vice President Kamala Harris’s National Security Advisor Philip Gordon rejected rumors that Harris would consider an arms embargo on Israel.

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    Washington Policy Weekly: United States Ready to Defend Israel

    Aug 6, 2024Ethan Mayer-Rich

    The White House released a statement reiterating that the US commitment to Israel is “ironclad and unwavering against all Iran-backed threats, including Lebane…

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    Washington Policy Weekly: Netanyahu Visits Congress and the White House

    Jul 29, 2024Ethan Mayer-Rich

    Last week saw the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington to meet with members of Congress and other top US officials. Netanyahu als…

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    Washington Policy Weekly: Netanyahu to Address Congress

    Jul 22, 2024Ethan Mayer-Rich

    Speaker Mike Johnson threatened to have lawmakers arrested if they “get out of hand” during the Netanyahu's speech before Congress.

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    Biden Reaffirms Outlines of Gaza Policy

    Jul 15, 2024Ethan Mayer-Rich

    President Biden stated that his administration does not support Israeli efforts to occupy Gaza and expressed regret that his administration has not been able t…

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    Jul 8, 2024Ethan Mayer-Rich

    The US State Department reiterated that Israel’s settlement expansion is inconsistent with international law and something that only serves to weaken Israel’s …

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    At Debate, Biden and Trump Jockey for Biggest Supporter of Israel  

    Jul 1, 2024Ethan Mayer-Rich

    US foreign policy toward the Middle East did not feature prominently in last Thursday’s debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, a…

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    White House Cancels US-Israel Strategic Dialogue After Netanyahu Criticizes US Administration

    Jun 24, 2024Ethan Mayer-Rich

    The White House canceled the US-Israel strategic dialogue on Iran, scheduled for June 20 in Washington, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu release…