Murkowski said the U.S. has to defend its global allies against authoritarian regimes.
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Rabbis and Alaska politicians condemn attack on Israel, pledge support
Speakers at the Dena’ina Center event on Wednesday evening mourned the Israeli civilians killed and led prayers for hostages, the wounded and Israeli Defense Force soldiers.
How the world is reacting to Trump recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
Although the move has been welcomed by Israel, many key players in the Middle East have cautioned that it is likely to spark violence and derail peace efforts.
Muslim exchange students in Juneau report warm welcome, shrug off Trump rhetoric
The Kennedy-Lugar YES Program was was created in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks to bridge religious and cultural barriers. A pair of Muslim YES exchange students report a warm welcome in Juneau as the federally funded program enters its seventh year — despite uncertainty over its fate under the Trump administration.
‘I’d like to see you hold back on settlements,’ Trump tells Netanyahu
Recent remarks by senior White House officials had seemed to signal a possible shift in the long-held U.S. view that a two-state solution is integral to peace negotiations.
John Kerry defends two-state solution, rebukes Israel settlements
In a more than hour-long address, the outgoing Secretary of State sharply criticized Israel’s expansion into the West Bank, saying it was making the future prospect of peace ever dimmer.
‘Wrestling Jerusalem’ comes to Juneau after locals talk out Israel-Palestine tiff
The one-man play “Wrestling Jerusalem” opens in Juneau this Thursday. Locals brought it to town after talking out a difference of opinion on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
A U.S. Negotiator Says There’s Still Pending Business With Iran
Wendy Sherman, the lead U.S. negotiator in the Iran nuclear talks, tells NPR the U.S. still has plenty of other issues to settle with Iran, such as the release of Americans being held in that country.
Full Senate Debates May Reveal Recent Bipartisanship As An Illusion
On the committee level in the Senate, Republicans and Democrats have been able to get deals done. The problem will be what happens after bills leave the committees and head to the Senate floor.
Iran Reaches Framework Agreement With World Powers On Nuclear Program
President Obama said that if fully implemented, the deal outlined today would prevent Iran “from obtaining a nuclear weapon.”