1980
JERUSALEM* [JR] Reaffirms that Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, must remain a "united city under Israeli sovereignty." Notes that Israeli jurisdiction over Jerusalem safeguards the free movement of people and freedom of religious worship in the city. Urges the United States to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION ON JERUSALEM* [JR, UN] Views with dismay United States' failure to veto the UN Security Council Resolution calling for the removal of embassies from Jerusalem. Urges President Carter to endorse a platform recognizing Jerusalem as the united capital of Israel.

US ARMS SALES TO ARAB COUNTRIES* [IME, TR] Expresses dismay at the quantity and quality of weapons the United States Administration has proposed to sell to Saudi Arabia and Jordan and the approval of the sale of gas turbine engines to Iraq. Applauds position of many members of Congress who have spoken out against such sales.

THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL Recognizes the need for stable American allies in the Middle East in the face of Iranian turmoil and Soviet aggression in Afghanistan. Acknowledges past aid to Israel and urges the United States to pursue policies which reflect its recognition of Israel as a democratic ally and strategic asset as well as its sympathy to Israel's economic and military needs.

1981
JERUSALEM* [JR] Reaffirms prior Jerusalem statement.

THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL* [IME, TR] Reaffirms prior United States and Israel policy statement. Commends President Reagan for his support of Israel, reaffirmation of US commitment to the Camp David Peace Process and denunciation of the PLO as a terrorist organization. Commends the Administration for defending Israel in the United Nations and those members of Congress who work to strengthen bonds between the United States and Israel. Calls on the Administration to recognize Israel's sovereign right to act in averting PLO attacks, particularly those from Lebanon. Expresses distress over the sale of AWACS and F-15 enhancement equipment to Saudi Arabia and urges the Administration to lift the suspension of delivery of F-16 and F-15 planes committed to Israel.

1982, 1983
JERUSALEM* [JR] Reaffirms prior Jerusalem statement.

THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL* [IME, UN] Reaffirms prior United States and Israel and United Nations Policy Statements.

1984
JERUSALEM* [JR] Reaffirms prior Jerusalem statement.

THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL* [IME] Reaffirms prior United States and Israel Policy Statements. Urges the US government to insist that Egypt live up to its commitments in the Peace Treaty with Israel.

1985
JERUSALEM* [JR] Reaffirms prior Jerusalem statement.

THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL* [IME] Reaffirms prior United States and Israel Policy Statements. Urges the US government to insist that Egypt live up to its commitments in the Peace Treaty with Israel.

ARMS SALES* [IME] Reaffirms prior US Arms Sales to Arab Countries policy statement. Opposes arms sales to Arab countries that do not negotiate directly, and make peace, with Israel.

1986
THE UN ANTI-ZIONIST RESOLUTION* [ZN] Reaffirms prior Reaffirmation of Zionism policy statement. Reaffirms determination to achieve repeal of the 1975 UN resolution equating Zionism with racism. Calls upon all governments to repeal the UN resolution. Welcomes the Bush Administration's commitment to this cause.

1987
THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL Reaffirms prior United States and Israel Policy Statements. Expresses pleasure in the deepening economic, political and strategic cooperation between the United States and Israel.

MIDDLE EAST ARMS SALES* [IME] Reaffirms prior Middle East Arms Sales Policy Statements.

1988
THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL Reaffirms prior United States and Israel Policy Statements.

AMERICAN JEWS AND ISRAEL'S SECURITY Expresses the belief that it is not the role of American Jewish organizations to criticize publicly or to take sides in the media on issues concerning Israel's national security. Reaffirms support of Israel's government in its pursuit of peace.

1989
JERUSALEM* [JR] Reaffirms prior Jerusalem statement.

THE NEW US ADMINISTRATION AND CONGRESS Salutes the newly elected President, George Bush, and the 101st Congress of the United States and expresses hope that the close ties between Israel and the US will continue under the new Administration.

THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL Reaffirms prior United States and Israel Policy Statements. Commends those American states which have adopted programs to develop cultural and economic ties with Israel.

1990
JERUSALEM* [JR] Reaffirms prior Jerusalem statements. Supports the right of Jews to live anywhere within Jerusalem's borders. Salutes the United States Congress for recognizing that "Jerusalem is and should remain the capital of the State of Israel."

THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL Reaffirms prior United States and Israel Policy Statements.

FOREIGN AID TO ISRAEL Urges the United States to maintain its current level of economic and military aid to Israel as the only democratic, dependable ally in the Middle East. Notes the economic needs of hundreds of thousands of Israeli immigrants from the former Soviet Union whose immigration was aided by the United States. Calls on the US to increase aid for their absorption.

1991
ABSORPTION LOAN GUARANTEES* [AL, WJ/HR] Urges the United States Government to assist Israel financially in the absorption of Soviet and Ethiopian Jews through loan guarantees, which will enable Israel to obtain commercial loans at advantageous terms. Applauds those in Israel who have welcomed new immigrants with generosity.

JERUSALEM* [JR] Reaffirms prior Jerusalem statements. Anticipates the 1992 celebration of 25 years of a united Jerusalem under Israeli sovereignty.

THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL Reaffirms prior United States and Israel Policy Statements.

1992
ABSORPTION LOAN GUARANTEES* [AL, WJ/HR] Reaffirms prior Absorption Loan Guarantees policy statement. Opposes the linkage of loan guarantees to any issue unrelated to immigration absorption.

JERUSALEM* [JR] Reaffirms prior Jerusalem statements.

THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL Reaffirms prior United States and Israel Policy Statements. Notes the importance of enhancing the United States-Israel relationship in order to respond to the challenges of a "new world order" emerging as a result of the end of the Cold War.

1993
JERUSALEM* [JR] Reaffirms prior Jerusalem statements. Refers to Jerusalem Covenants, which were signed by thousands of Hadassah members and delivered to the President of Israel on Yom Yerushalayim.

THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL Reaffirms prior United States and Israel Policy Statements. Notes the importance of foreign aid to Israel to aid the Middle East peace process. States that 75 percent of all aid given to Israel is spent in the United States, thereby giving the US political and economic benefits.

THE CASE OF JONATHAN POLLARD Acknowledges that Jonathan Pollard pleaded guilty to the charge of Conspiracy to Deliver National Defense Information to a Foreign Government and has already served seven years of his sentence. Calls on the President of the United States to commute Pollard's sentence to time already served for humanitarian reasons.

1994
JERUSALEM* [JR] Reaffirms prior Jerusalem statements.

THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL Reaffirms prior United States and Israel Policy Statements. Expresses pleasure in the passage of the foreign aid bill in Congress that preserves generous appropriations to Israel.

1995
JERUSALEM* [JR] Reaffirms prior Jerusalem statements. Notes that in September 1995 Jerusalem celebrates 3,000 years since its establishment as the capital of Israel by King David.

1997
30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REUNIFICATION OF JERUSALEM* [JR] Reaffirms prior Jerusalem statements. Congratulates the people of Jerusalem on their city's 30th year of reunification. Celebrates 30 years since Hadassah Hospital reopened on Mount Scopus. Salutes the United States Congress for its adoption of resolutions and legislation recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and requiring the American embassy to relocate to Jerusalem.

1998
MIDDLE EAST PEACE PROCESS* [IME] Reaffirms support of the government of Israel in its efforts to achieve a real and lasting peace with its neighbors. Applauds the Clinton Administration and its efforts in negotiating the Wye River Memorandum in October 1998 and hopes that the US Administration will continue to promote the peace process and fulfill the terms of the agreements as reached by both parties through direct negotiations. Condemns the violent rhetoric and incitement used by the Palestinians with the aim of influencing the implementation of the Wye agreement. Commends the Administration and Congress on their continued commitments to Israel's security and economic well-being.

NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION AND WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION* [IME] Views with alarm the development of missile, nuclear, and biological weapons by Iran, Iraq and other terrorist-supporting states whose weapons capabilities can reach Israel, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Urges the US Administration to enforce existing legislation that imposes trade sanctions against countries and companies that supply rogue states with materials used in developing weapons of mass destruction.

2002
ENERGY IN THE ENVIRONMENT [IME] - calls upon Congress and the Administration to develop and enact a comprehensive energy policy that decreases US dependence on foreign sources of oil while advancing alternative energy solutions to protect our nation's environment. This can be achieved by the following: the maintenance of a substantial strategic fuel reserve, to reduce vulnerability to foreign oil embargoes; a strong program of energy conservation, including stricter fuel efficiency requirements for all new cars, trucks and SUVs and the support of research and development of alternative means of fuel; the search for domestic sources of oil and alternative non-fossil fuel energy options that do not harm our natural environment.

2004
MIDDLE EAST STUDIES* [IME, ZN]
Based on a long standing commitment to ensuring that education is factually accurate and unbiased, Hadassah recognizes the value of Middle East studies programs and calls upon the federal government to continue funding these programs through Title VI. Hadassah additionally recommends the establishment of an advisory board to work with Congress and the Secretary of Education to suggest ways in which recipients of Title VI grants can assure that they are presenting fair and objective courses and programs that are consistent with the value of academic integrity. Finally, Hadassah strongly recommends that this advisory board carefully balance its monitoring duties with a commitment to academic freedom for both students and professors, striving to enhance opportunities for dialogue on campus, while not exercising undue influence over students and professors.