Tag: House Foreign Affairs Committee

House Bill Would Cut Aid to Palestinian Authority

New bill timed to Obama’s meetings with PA leaders would require recognition of Israel’s right to exist

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Palestinians rip an American flag during a protest against the visit of President Barack Obama / AP

A Florida Republican House member plans to introduce a bill halting U.S. aid to the Palestinian Authority (PA) until it formally “recognizes Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state” and cuts off all ties with the terror group Hamas.

Benghazi Hearings Commence

Congress hears from officials on Benghazi

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House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairwoman Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen / AP

House Republicans criticized the Obama administration on Thursday for mishandling security at the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi before and during the deadly Sept. 11 terrorist attack, when the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three additional Americans were killed.