Israel

On a visit to Israel, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) dismissed President Donald Trump’s plan for a U.S. takeover of Gaza.

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said he's more concerned than ever about a widening war between Israel and Hamas, but is still hoping for peace in the region.

Israel should not strike Iranian nuclear facilities in response to Iran’s ballistic missile attack, according to U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT).

A memorial service for Joe Lieberman, former U.S. senator from Connecticut and vice presidential candidate, will be held in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is in town for a joint congressional address, is expected to speak at the service.

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, whose father fled Germany before World War II, said the trip moved and inspired the bipartisan delegation of senators in ways he had never seen.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont said the state has increased security around temples, Jewish day schools and mosques amid conflict between Israel and Hamas. And according to Lamont, the National Guard is on standby.

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut wants to send money and weapons to Israel for defense, and money and supplies to the region for the citizens impacted by the conflict in both Israel and Palestine.

Governor Andrew Cuomo is on his way to Israel to carry out what he says is an economic mission. But Cuomo says the trip has a personal focus as well.Cuomo…

The largest town in America is proposing a law that would prohibit it from doing business with companies and individuals that are part of the “Boycott,…