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"Netanyahu doesn't want a peaceful solution, and it's become clear that getting to a political solution and Netanyahu remaining in power are irreconcilable paths," Emanuel said.

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The event coincided with the minting of commemorative coins of Golda Meir, Israel's fourth prime minister.

Seemingly everyone is beginning to pay more attention to Washington’s efforts to regulate AI.

Dozens of lawmakers delivered remarks at a pair of events on Capitol Hill on Thursday in support of the Jewish community and Israel

“We feel that here’s a woman in Golda Meir, who stood for so many things,” said initiative funder Bobby Rechnitz. “She was very progressive and very liberal, and yet she helped found the country and fulfill the Zionist dream.”

Rep. Paul Gosar, who recently linked his newsletter to a neo-Nazi website, lauded the former Israeli prime minister at a Capitol Hill lunch.

Israel celebrated the 75th anniversary of its independence today. Bright times to be proud, but also needed time to resolve challenges.

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Lawmakers from both houses will converge on Capitol Hill next week to support and celebrate the initiative at a special Yom Ha’atzmaut event in the halls of power.