Anti-Israel group in House failed in Iron Dome vote - PM Bennett

• Published date: 26 September 2021
• Author: LAHAV HARKOV
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Bennett called the vote in the US House of Representatives on Thursday to provide $1bn. to replenish batteries for the Iron Dome missile defense system, with 420 in favor and nine opposed, an "important moment."

"We saw that in the moment of truth, the representatives of the American People overwhelmingly supported Israel," he said.

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In reference to the left-wing "squad" of members of Congress, which led to the postponement of the Iron Dome vote earlier last week, Bennett added: "There's a small anti-Israel group that makes a lot of noise, but those guys failed."

At the UN, Bennett said that he would "bring the voice of Israelis."

"This is an opportunity to tell our story...of Israel's special spirit and our contribution to the world," he stated.

Bennett said Israel does not define itself by others' standards, and not by the Palestinians or Iran.

"I suggest that their leaders deal with their people and improving their lives and stop their obsession with Israel," he said.

Bennett plans to hold his first meeting with senior ministers from Abraham Accords signatory counties, during his three-day visit to New York, where he will address the UNGA.

Bennett is scheduled to land in the United States early Sunday morning and will meet with Bahrain Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani and United Arab Emirates Minister of State in the Foreign Ministry Khalifa Shaheen Almarar that evening. These follow meetings he has already held with Jordan's King Abdullah and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

The prime minister is also expected to meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield. He will also speak at a Jewish Federations of North America event, at which leaders of other Jewish Diaspora organizations are expected to be present.

The major focus point of his trip, however, is expected to be his first-ever address at the opening session of the 76th UN Debate scheduled for Monday.

Bennett only entered office in June, so the UNGA provides him an opportunity to introduce himself to the international community.

Bennett plans to speak out against hypocrisy and the double standards to which Israel is held in international forums such as the UN, which passes more resolutions against Israel than any other country.

Contrary to his predecessor Benjamin Netanyahu who often...