With his boomerang-shaped district straddling conservative rural and liberal urban enclaves, the New Jersey Democrat is a king of compromise -- except when it comes to Israel

In Jerusalem, Congressman Eliot Engel dismisses concerns over colleagues Omar and Tlaib; says there is 'nothing wrong' with PM's close alignment with Trump

US Congress representatives say Muslim, Jewish communities must confront 'twin evils of anti-Semitic and Islamophobic violence'

JTA editor takes a closer look at the controversial comments made by Michigan Democrat on the role of Palestinians in the fate of Jews after WWII

In letter to PM, members of Congress say booting Omar Shakir will reinforce impression of Israel as 'increasingly hostile' to rights defenders

President warns Gazans that rockets will only bring them 'more misery,' tells them to give peace a chance; Democratic group urges presidential hopefuls to stand with Jewish state

Critics say that those who prefer to blame Muslims for white supremacist violence don't care about combating anti-Semitism, but about winning political points

MoveOn throws its support behind congresswomen in first endorsements; says Omar advocates for her district despite attacks from Trump, Republicans and some within her own party

Minnesota congresswoman sends out Hebrew greeting, says holiday story gives 'hope to so many Jewish families in times of oppression'

In wide-ranging interview during visit to Africa, she expresses administration's commitment to the continent and says she has no current plans to run for office