Oct 17, 2023 · WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch, (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement following introduction of a bipartisan resolution in support of Israel, which he co-led with Senate leadership and Chairman Ben Cardin, (D-Md.).

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today led a group of Senate Republicans in a press conference in support of Israel. On Congress’ unwavering support for Israel: …

Nov 20, 2024 · WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today spoke on the Senate floor in support of Israel: Watch Senator Risch’s full remarks on YouTube here. On the Biden Administration and Democrats turning their backs on Israel:

Oct 22, 2024 · “Any attempt to alter Israel’s status at the UN is clearly anti-Semitic,” said Ranking Member Risch. “That said, if the UN member states allow the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization to downgrade Israel’s status at the UN, the U.S. must stop supporting the UN system, as it would clearly be beyond repair.

Senator Risch opposes the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement and cosponsored the Israel Anti-Boycott Act and the Combating BDS Act of 2017, two bills that aim to fight discriminatory boycotts that target Israel. In 2019, he voted for the Strengthening America’s Middle East Security Act which, among other things, strengthened ...

Feb 22, 2023 · Israel’s judicial overhaul program won’t harm Israel’s relationship with the United States, Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) told The Jerusalem Post as he visited Jerusalem during a tumultuous...

May 8, 2024 · The Biden administration is due to deliver a first-of-its-kind verdict on whether Israel's conduct of its Gaza war complies with international, U.S. laws.

Oct 19, 2023 · Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID), the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said yesterday that in conversations with U.S. and Israeli officials in recent days he has heard a plan for future governance of the Gaza strip after Israel’s campaign against Hamas, but said it’s still a “work in progress.”

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today joined Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and colleagues in introducing the Stand with Israel Act to combat the United Nation’s (U.N.) persecution of Israel.

Nov 13, 2024 · WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today led 33 senators in introducing the Stand with Israel Act, legislation to cut off U.S. funding to United Nations (UN) agencies that expel, downgrade, suspend, or otherwise restrict the participation of the State of Israel.