Over the past two years, members of Congress have been under significant pressure from anti-Israel activists, with constant accusations of Israel committing genocide in Gaza, and pushing them to vote against Israel. In a meeting with leaders of our community a couple of months ago, Senator Angela Alsobrooks emphatically assured us that she is would be a pro-Israel voice and vote in Congress. Yet, she has now begun echoing the anti-Israel rhetoric we have come to hear from the “usual suspects”, culminating in her vote in support of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ failed resolution to suspend weapons sales to Israel.
Senator Alsobrooks has acknowledged that the bombardment of calls into her office by anti-Israel activists has played a key role in her vote. It is imperative that we do what we can to urge her to reconsider her recent positions.