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  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM

Bodies of four murdered hostages returned last night

Terrorist attack in Israel today View Web Version Dear A., The bodies of four murdered hostages were returned to Israel by Hamas last night, and their identities were confirmed by Israeli authorities today. The four bodies were those o…
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM

Iran rapidly accelerating its nuclear weapons program

IAEA: Iran's stockpile of near-weapons-grade uranium up 50% since last quarter Dear A., According to new reports from the International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran has rapidly accelerated its uranium enrichment process and is racing toward a nuclear …
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM

Israel strikes terror targets in Syria, Oded Lifshitz remembered

4 more bodies to be returned from Gaza by Thursday View Web Version Dear A., Oded Lifshitz was buried today in Kibbutz Nir Oz, the community he helped establish 70 years ago. Thousands of Israelis lined the route of the funeral processi…
  AIPAC · [email protected]
February 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM

Noa at the UN Email

Sir or Madam, help us continue our fight for the hostages Dear Sir or Madam, Today we finally saw real courage at the UN.  Noa Argamani, an Israeli citizen kidnapped by Hamas on October 7th, 2023, has courageously stepped forward to addre…
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 25, 2025 at 12:14 AM

Hostage families reveal new details of what their loved ones endured in Gaza

76% of U.S. voters support destroying Iranian nuclear facilities View Web Version Dear A., The families of Omer Shem Tov, Omer Wenkert, Eliya Cohen, and Tal Shoham gave more details today about the horrific conditions their loved ones e…
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 23, 2025 at 12:52 AM

Devastation and elation in 24 hours

Body of Shiri Bibas returns to Israel, 6 hostages freed this morning View Web Version Dear A., Devastation and anguish. Hope and elation. In the past 24 hours, seven Israeli hostages were brought back to Israel. An entire nation now gri…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 21, 2025 at 9:34 PM

AIPAC Update: Hamas did not return Shiri Bibas' body last night

This week's top stories & key actions to take View Web Version Dear A., Israel announced today that autopsy evidence revealed that "Ariel and Kfir Bibas were murdered by terrorists in cold blood. The terrorists did not shoot the two…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM

Hamas' depravity on full display during transfer of murdered hostages

Suspected bus bombing attack averted View Web Version Dear A., 503 days after they were brutally ripped from their homes alive, the bodies of Shiri Bibas, Ariel Bibas, Kfir Bibas and Oded Lifshitz were returned to Israel. But before h…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas were murdered by Hamas; their bodies to be returned tomorrow

Qatari emir visits Iran View Web Version Dear A., We received tragic confirmation today that Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, along with 84-year-old Oded Lifshitz, were murdered in captivity in Gaza. Their bodies are expected to be return…
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM

500 days. 73 hostages, including 5 Americans, are still held hostage in Gaza.

Stand with Israel in and demand all the hostages be freed Stand with Israel and Demand ALL the hostages are freed.    Sir or Madam, Monday marked 500 days since Hamas broke a ceasefire, invaded Israeli communities with thousands of bloodthirsty terrorist…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM

Bodies of four hostages to be returned Thursday, six living hostages Saturday

U.S. leaders visiting Israel View Web Version Dear A., The last six living hostages set to be released in Phase 1 of the agreement are expected to be released on Saturday, Israeli and Hamas officials said today. The six hostages are 3…
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 17, 2025 at 11:57 PM

500 days. 73 hostages, including 5 Americans, are still held hostage in Gaza.

Waltz on Iran: "All options are on the table." View Web Version Dear A., Today marks 500 days since Hamas broke a ceasefire, invaded Israeli communities with thousands of bloodthirsty terrorists, and massacred 1,200 people. Seventy-three men, wom…
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 16, 2025 at 12:26 AM

U.S. citizen Sagui Dekel-Chen, Sasha Troufanov, and Iair Horn are free

Hostages return home after enduring 498 days in Hamas captivity View Web Version Dear A., U.S. citizen Sagui Dekel-Chen (36), Sasha Troufanov (29), and Iair Horn (46) were released from Hamas captivity this morning after surviving 498 d…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM

AIPAC Update: Three more hostages, including American, set to be released tomorrow

This week's top stories & key actions to take View Web Version Dear A., Today, Hamas announced the names of the three hostages it plans to release tomorrow: American citizen Sagui Dekel-Chen, 36, Alexander Trupanov, 29, and Yair Hor…
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM

Terrorists released by Israel leaving prison millionaires

Sir or Madam, help end pay-for-slay and keep Israel safe Help end pay-for slay and keep Israel safe Dear Sir or Madam, Palestinian Media Watch just reported that many of the terrorists released by Israel are leaving prison as millionaires,…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 13, 2025 at 11:25 PM

Hamas relents and will release three hostages on Saturday

Yoav Gallant interview View Web Version Dear A., Following intense American and Israeli pressure, Hamas announced today that it will follow through with its commitment to release three hostages on Saturday as required under the terms o…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 12, 2025 at 11:28 PM

Growing pressure on Hamas to return to hostage deal

New bipartisan Senate resolution View Web Version Dear A., A Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo today for hostage talks, after the Iranian-backed terror group said earlier this week that it would not release hostages on Saturday as plan…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM

Israel prepares to resume the war after Hamas violates deal

Oldest hostage in Gaza was killed on October 7 View Web Version Dear A., After Hamas announced that it would violate the hostage-ceasefire agreement and not release more hostages on Saturday as planned, Prime Minister Netanyahu said to…
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM

Israeli security services prevent terrorist attacks

Please help ensure Israel can defend itself from Iranian-backed terrorists Help Keep Israel Safe Dear Sir or Madam, Last week, Israeli security services announced that they prevented a suicide attack on a bus in Jerusalem, arresting members of a terrorist ce…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM

Hamas violates deal, refuses to release more hostages

Major arms sale to Israel View Web Version Dear A., Hamas announced today that it will not release additional hostages from captivity this Saturday, in direct violation of the hostage-ceasefire deal. In response, President Trump said …
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 9, 2025 at 1:13 AM

Eli Sharabi, Or Levy, and Ohad Ben Ami freed after 491 days

Hostages return home emaciated and frail after being starved by Hamas terrorists View Web Version Dear A., Eli Sharabi, 52, Or Levy, 34, and Ohad Ben Ami, 56, were released from Hamas captivity this morning after surviving 491 days in h…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM

AIPAC Update: Netanyahu wraps up a week of meetings

This week's top stories & key actions to take View Web Version Dear A., Prime Minister Netanyahu is wrapping up a week of important meetings in Washington with top leaders in the administration and Congress. These meetings come at …
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM

UNRWA must be replaced

Dear Sir or Madam, For years it has been clear that UNRWA has played a central role in promoting hatred of and conflict with Israel. According to The Wall Street Journal, Israeli intelligence indicates that around 10% of all UNRWA employees in Gaza — 1,200 …
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM

Bipartisan leaders meet with Netanyahu

Executive order to sanction the ICC View Web Version Dear A., Bipartisan congressional leaders met today with Prime Minister Netanyahu, reaffirming strong support for Israel on both sides of the aisle. Netanyahu met with Senate Majori…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 6, 2025 at 12:21 AM

Netanyahu meets administration officials in D.C.

Liri, Naama, Daniella and Karina released from hospital View Web Version Dear A., Prime Minister Netanyahu’s trip to Washington continued today as he met with Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and National S…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 4, 2025 at 11:27 PM

President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu met today

Returning to maximum pressure on Iran View Web Version Dear A., This afternoon, President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and signed several pro-Israel executive orders. The first executive order ends t…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 3, 2025 at 11:06 PM

PM Netanyahu arrives in Washington

Executive order to suspend funding for UNRWA View Web Version Dear A., Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington, D.C. last night, welcomed by Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon and newly appointed Israeli Ambassa…
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM

PM Netanyahu en route to Washington

Freed hostage Emily Damari returns to her home in Kfar Aza View Web Version Dear A., Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed Israel for Washington, D.C., this morning ahead of meetings with the Trump administration and members of Co…
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
February 2, 2025 at 2:08 AM

Keith Siegel, Yarden Bibas, and Ofer Calderon are home.

Prime Minister Netanyahu departs tomorrow for Washington View Web Version Dear A., American-Israeli Keith Siegel, Yarden Bibas, and Ofer Calderon are finally back home. After surviving 484 days of horrific abuse in Hamas captivity, the…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
January 31, 2025 at 7:41 PM

AIPAC Update: Hamas names three hostages to be released tomorrow

This week's top stories & key actions to take View Web Version Dear A., Today, Hamas announced the three hostages who will be released tomorrow, including 65-year-old American citizen Keith Siegel, originally from North Carolina. Th…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
January 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM

Arbel, Agam and Gadi are finally home after 482 days in captivity

Five Thai nationals also released View Web Version Dear A., After 482 days held hostage in Gaza, 29-year-old Arbel Yehoud, 20-year-old Agam Berger and 80-year-old Gadi Mozes, along with five Thai nationals, are finally home.       Ag…
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
January 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Iran’s multi-front war on Israel

Help keep Israel safe Dear Sir or Madam, Since Hamas’ horrific October 7 massacre, Iran and its proxies have attacked Israel from seven fronts: Gaza, Lebanon, the West Bank, Yemen, Syria, Iraq and Iran itself.  Gaza — The October 7 attacks demonstrated th…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
January 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM

Hamas releases names of three Israelis to be freed tomorrow

Middle East envoy travels to Israel View Web Version Dear A., Three Israelis and five Thai nationals, all kidnapped on October 7, are set to be released by Hamas tomorrow. Hamas named all three Israelis earlier today: Arbel Yehoud, 29…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
January 29, 2025 at 12:11 AM

Freed Israeli hostage releases first message since her release

Netanyahu to visit the White House View Web Version Dear A., Naama Levy, who was freed from Hamas captivity on Saturday, released her first statement today since coming home: "After 477 days, I’m at home at last. I am safe and protecte…
  AIPAC · [email protected]
January 28, 2025 at 2:23 PM

Hezbollah’s Useful Idiots

Sir or Madam, In a resurfaced interview that should be terrifying to Americans, a Hezbollah leader said that the terrorist organization “relies” on the college students “demonstrating in support of Palestine” and encourages terrorists to “…invest in these Wes…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
January 27, 2025 at 11:44 PM

New video of Israeli hostage set to be released Thursday

Important Senate vote happening soon View Web Version Dear A., Following intense pressure from Israel and America, Hamas has ended its violation of the hostage deal and agreed to release female hostages Arbel Yehoud and Agam Berger (bo…
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
January 26, 2025 at 11:46 PM

Trump administration lifts Pentagon's hold on 2,000-pound munitions

New details about what Liri, Daniella, Naama, and Karina endured in captivity View Web Version Dear A., Details are emerging about the horrific conditions that Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Albag endured during thei…
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
January 26, 2025 at 2:01 AM

Liri, Daniella, Naama, and Karina are home.

90 hostages, including 7 Americans, are still held hostage by Hamas View Web Version Dear A., “They’re in our hands now and we are not letting go.” 477 days after they were brutally kidnapped from their beds, beaten and bloodied in the…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
January 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM

AIPAC Update: Hamas names four hostages to be released tomorrow

This week's top stories & key actions to take View Web Version Dear A., Hamas published today the names of the four Israeli hostages it plans to release tomorrow around 4:00 PM local time: 19-year-old Liri Albag, 20-year-old Karina …
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
January 23, 2025 at 11:43 PM

Israel continues to seize Hezbollah weapons in southern Lebanon

Secretary of State Rubio calls PM Netanyahu View Web Version Dear A., IDF troops in southern Lebanon seized anti-tank missiles, rocket launchers, machine guns, and other weapons belonging to Hezbollah over the past few days, as Israeli…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
January 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM

Iran is accelerating its nuclear program and deepening ties with China

New op-ed from John Spencer View Web Version Dear A., Iran is "pressing the gas pedal" on enriching near-weapons-grade uranium, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi said today. He stated that Iran wa…
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
January 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM

Stand with Israel in 2025

Sir or Madam, Stand with Israel in 2025 Stand with Israel in 2025. Please show your support by joining AIPAC today.    Sir or Madam, A new year brings new challenges. Here at AIPAC, we are hard at work educating and engaging lawmakers about how Americ…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
January 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM

IDF begins major counterterrorism operation in the West Bank

Terror attack in Tel Aviv View Web Version Dear A., The IDF launched a major counterterrorism operation in the West Bank city of Jenin today, called "Operation Iron Wall." The operation is meant to last several days and could potential…
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
January 20, 2025 at 10:31 PM

President Trump in inaugural address: The hostages "are coming back home to their families."

Doron Steinbrecher: "We have to bring them all back home." View Web Version Dear A., Israeli leaders across the political spectrum congratulated President Trump on his inauguration today, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Isr…
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
January 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM

Romi, Emily, and Doron are home.

First hostages freed from Gaza after 471 days in Hamas captivity View Web Version Dear A., "They are in our hands. They are coming home." After surviving 471 days of unimaginable torment and trauma at the hands of genocidal Hamas terro…
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
January 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM

AIPAC Update: Hostage deal approved by Israeli security cabinet

This week's top stories & key actions to take View Web Version Dear A., An entire nation is anxiously awaiting details about the hostages who may be freed in the coming days, with the agony of not knowing their condition and who is …
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
January 16, 2025 at 11:07 PM

Israeli cabinet to vote tomorrow morning on the hostage deal

Hamas leader praises the atrocities of October 7 View Web Version Dear A., President Biden’s envoy Brett McGurk and President-elect Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff continued to finalize the details of the hostage deal in Doha today, after …
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
January 15, 2025 at 10:44 PM

BREAKING: Hostage deal reached; first group expected to be freed on Sunday

A deal was reached to reunite hostages with their families View Web Version Dear A., Today, President Biden announced a hostage deal has been reached that will see 33 hostages freed in the first phase of the agreement, with the first t…
  Cory Meyer, AIPAC · [email protected]
January 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM

Important pro-Israel legislation enacted with your support!

Israel is safer and the U.S.-Israel relationship is stronger because of our work together with Congress Dear Sir or Madam, In 2024, Congress passed numerous vital pro-Israel measures to ensure the United States stood shoulder-to-shoulder with our ally Isra…
  Jake Braunstein, AIPAC · [email protected]
January 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Hostage deal expected in "days or hours"

Iranian-backed Houthi threat continues View Web Version Dear A., Israelis remain on edge as they await Hamas' response to a hostage-ceasefire deal agreed to by Israel, America, Egypt and Qatar. Reports from those involved remain optim…