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Dear A.,
New reports indicate that more than
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12,000 Iranians have been killed by the regime's security forces over the past two-plus weeks, as the Iranian people continue to take to the streets to protest the country's Islamic regime.
Footage and images out of Iran, which continue to emerge despite ongoing regime efforts to block communications, are extremely troubling.
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Body bags of Iranian protesters murdered by the Islamic regime's security forces.
As the regime brutally cracks down on the protests, President Trump
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issued a strong statement of support today:
"Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING – TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!! Save the names of the killers and abusers. They will pay a big price. I have cancelled all meetings with Iranian Officials until the senseless killing of protesters STOPS. HELP IS ON ITS WAY."
Trump's national security team met earlier today to discuss potential options for Iran.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch (R-ID) and Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today released a
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joint statement in support of the protesters:
"Congress and the American people stand with the resilient people of Iran in their aspiration for a free and prosperous future. We condemn in the strongest possible terms the reported killing of thousands of peaceful protestors for exercising their right to free speech. We demand that the government of Iran immediately cease suppression of its people. The future of Iran should be decided by the Iranian people."
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TAKE 30 SECONDS: Urge your members of Congress to speak out in support of the brave Iranian protesters and condemn the brutal regime for violently suppressing them.
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Meanwhile, the
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IDF remains on alert for any "surprise scenarios" after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that the regime would retaliate against both the United States and Israel if America strikes Iran.
Continue to
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follow AIPAC on social media for the latest updates.
Jake Braunstein
Senior Director, Policy Communications
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IDF chief of staff unveils multi-year plan to reinvigorate military after two years of war
Yesterday, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir unveiled a
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new plan to reinvigorate the military after two years of the multi-front war that began after Hamas' October 7 massacre.
The plan, set to be finalized by April 1, is designed to guide the IDF through 2030 and will integrate lessons learned from October 7 and the subsequent war to help the military prepare for future conflicts.
The plan is designed to integrate digital, data, and AI capabilities alongside greater use of autonomous and robotic systems to help the IDF operate from a stronger position in future conflicts.
Israel's extensive battlefield experience and cutting-edge military technology help keep Americans and our allies safer and more secure.
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Treasury and State Departments designate Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations
Today, the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control, in coordination with the State Department, has designated the Egyptian, Jordanian, and Lebanese branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations for their "material support to Hamas as Specially Designated Global Terrorists."
"The Muslim Brotherhood has inspired, nurtured, and funded terrorist groups like Hamas, that are direct threats to the safety and security of the American people and our allies," Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence John K. Hurley
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"Despite their peaceful public facade, both the Egyptian and Jordanian Muslim Brotherhood branches have conspired to support Hamas’s terrorism and undermine the sovereignty of their own national governments. This Administration will use all tools at our disposal to hold them accountable for the violence they have encouraged across the Middle East and the world in pursuit of their extreme version of Islam," he added.
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You can read the full Treasury Department press release here.
Other notable headlines
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U.S. economic envoy begins trip to Israel, Gulf states
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Iranian oil stored on water hits record high
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Israeli defense company Omnisys unveils new 'proactive' counter UAS system
The mission of AIPAC is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel.
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