Word: kenen
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...bring pressure on the U.S. Government. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a registered Jewish lobby, poured out a stream of appeals by mail, telegram and telephone. Jews were urged to contact their Senators and Congressmen to support prompt military and diplomatic aid to Israel. Committee Chairman Isaiah ("Si") Kenen, known as Israel's man on the Hill, called a meeting of some 30 Jewish leaders, after which they urged Congress to pass a resolution accusing the Arabs of starting the war and demanding more military weapons to be shipped to Israel. To date, 67 Senators and 236 members...