Today, Israel’s Attorney General Mandelblit announced his decision to indict Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “for offenses of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust”. The indictment focuses on three cases: The first alleges the Prime Minister conspired with Israeli media company Bezeq. Prime Minister Netanyahu “regarded [media coverage] as crucial…
Congress Passes Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019
November 21, 2019
Congress has passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. The bill states “Hong Kong must remain sufficiently autonomous from the People’s Republic of China to “justify treatment under a particular law of the United States, or any provision thereof, different from that accorded the People’s Republic…
A Quick Recap of Yesterday’s Impeachment Hearings
November 20, 2019
Yesterday’s impeachment hearings heard the testimony of the following four state officials: Jennifer Williams – currently serving the Office of the Vice-President and responsible for Europe and Eurasia issues. Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman – currently on the National Security Council dealing with Ukraine and other countries. Ambassador Kurt Volker –…
US Recognizes Israeli Settlements in West Bank as Not “Inconsistent with International Law”
November 19, 2019
Yesterday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the United States “will no longer recognize Israeli settlements” in the West Bank “as per se inconsistent with international law”. However, Secretary Pompeo clarified that “the United States Government is expressing no view on the legal status of any individual settlement.” Responding to…