Contact: Rachel Huxley-Cohen, rachel.huxley-cohen@mail.house.gov, 202-258-0743 Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) issued the following statement regarding the signing of a new ten-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for at least $38 billion in U.S. military aid to Israel. “Threats from all fronts jeopardize the safety of our greatest ally in the Middle East,” Frankel said. “This historic deal will provide Israel with the resources to defend itself while underscoring the United States’ unwaver... Read more

Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) issued the following statement honoring Israel’s 68th Independence Day, or Yom Haatzmaut. “Today, I join Israelis in celebrating their accomplishments and rejoicing in their freedom. I was born just a few days after Israel’s independence and grew up alongside the Jewish State, watching it develop into a strong ally in democracy, even in the face of existential threats. Every year on this day, I am reminded of the strength and courage of the Israeli peopl... Read more

Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in response to the bus bombing attack in Jerusalem. “No one should ever have to fear for their life during their evening commute. I stand strongly with our ally, Israel, in solidarity, and my thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones.” ### Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) has called for Congress to increase investment to $42.7 million in Fiscal Year 2017 for the development of a new Joint U.S.-Israel Anti-tunnel Defense Program. This cooperative U.S.-Israel protection system is a response to underground tunnel networks from Gaza to Israel used by terrorist groups to stage attacks against Israelis. “Israel is constantly threatened in air, on land, and underground.” Frankel said. “This joint investment will make both our nations m... Read more

Today, U.S. Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL) joined her colleagues, U.S. Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Sandy Levin (D-MI), Eliot Engel (D-NY), Nita Lowey (D-NY), Brad Sherman (D-CA), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Susan Davis (D-CA), Steve Israel (D-NY), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Steve Cohen (D-TN), John Yarmuth (D-KY), Ted Deutch (D-FL), Jared Polis (D-CO), David Cicilline (D-RI), Alan Grayson (D-FL), Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), and Lee Zeldin (R-NY) to issue a joint, b... Read more

Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement on the latest violence in Israel. "I am very troubled by this latest wave of Palestinian violence against Israelis. No one should have to fear that their child might be stabbed while riding a bicycle down the street, or that their parents will be the next victims of a terrorist drive-by shooting. I urge President Abbas and Palestinian leaders to swiftly and strongly condemn these acts of terror and to denounce anyone who provokes ... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) made the following statement today honoring Israel’s 67th Independence Day: “Every year I am reminded of the extraordinary accomplishments of the young State of Israel. See, our birthdays are just a few days apart. This year we both turn sixty-seven. “When I think of some of my own milestones I inherently think about Israel. “We came into the world at the same time, but while I was being cared for by loving parents, Israel was forced to fight for its very survi... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today hosted Jewish leaders from across Palm Beach and Broward counties for a roundtable discussion on America's foreign policy challenges, focusing on strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship. Congresswoman Frankel said, “In light of the serious issues currently unfolding in the Middle East, including ongoing negotiations with Iran, I welcomed the opportunity to hear from local leaders from the Jewish community about their hopes, concerns, and priorities. In... Read more

Frankel Statement for the Congressional Record on passage of U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act: "Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the U.S. Israel Strategic Partnership Act to designate our Israeli ally as a “major strategic partner” of the United States. To the casual observer, it seems that Israel is nothing more than a war zone. The only time Israel appears to be discussed in the news is when something bad happens. A Palestinian terrorist attacks worshipers at a synagogue in Jerusal... Read more

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today issued the following statement in response to the deadly terror attack at a synagogue in Jerusalem. “The horrific attack this morning that killed four Israeli civilians in a house of worship is appalling. My thoughts are with the families of the victims, as well as those still mourning the deaths of Israeli civilians killed in several recent acts of terror. I join with leaders around the world in condemning this attack in the strongest possible terms.” Read more