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Sen. Ted Cruz says 'unequivocal yes' to Trump’s 'mission accomplished' claim on Iran

Cruz agreed “unequivocally” that the president’s military objectives had been achieved, saying the US has eliminated Iran’s ballistic missiles and drone capabilities, air force, navy, and leadership.

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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks during a BBQ fundraiser for Iowa Republican U.S. Senate candidate, Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) at the Horizon Events Center on August 29, 2026 in Clive, Iowa.
A supporter of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado’s Vente Venezuela wears a Venezuelan flag during a rally marking the two-year anniversary of presidential elections, which authorities said Nicolas Maduro won, in Caracas, Venezuela, July 28, 2026.

Seven months after Trump intervention, US senators seek Venezuela elections

"The people of Venezuela deserve free, fair, and transparent elections, and it is vital to the national security interests of the United States that those elections occur expeditiously," Cruz said.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US Republican Senator Tom Cotton in Washington, July 29, 2026.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US Senators Cotton, Fetterman during visit to Washington

"You’ve been a great, great friend of Israel, none better," Netanyahu told Cotton. "And I know you’re a champion of the Israel-American alliance, which enhances the security of both our countries."

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir gestures on the day the Supreme Court hears a petition seeking to force the prime minister to oust him, in Jerusalem.

Agents of chaos are reshaping a world beyond post–World War II norms - opinion

Agents of chaos should be the ones who are given no quarter by the public whenever the opportunity arises.

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Ted Cruz slams Ilhan Omar for 'opposition' to antisemitism resolution

The Twitter battle between the opposing politicians began when Cruz retweeted a video posted by ABC News of protesters tearing down a statue of Christopher Columbus.

JUNE 13, 2020ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI
Senator Ted Cruz: Boycotts and other attacks on the livelihood of Jews have been part of antisemitism for centuries.

Ted Cruz proposes bill for US-Israel medical partnership

Senator Ted Cruz has co-sponsored legislation to promote US-Israel collaboration on the development of technology in the fight against COVID-19

MAY 22, 2020ByCARLA MICHELLE WARREN / THE MEDIA LINE
Senator Ted Cruz: Boycotts and other attacks on the livelihood of Jews have been part of antisemitism for centuries.

Ted Cruz: NYC mayor's 'gleeful tweet' on yeshiva should spark DOJ probe

Approximately 60 students were present at the Nitra Yeshiva in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood when the police arrived, according to a New York Police Department spokesperson.

MAY 20, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio speaks to the media during a press conference in temporary hospital located at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center as the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in the Queens borough of New York City, New York, U.S., April 10, 2020

Senator Ted Cruz: 'Israel’s enemies are America’s enemies'

To strengthen the partnership between the United States and Israel, Cruz introduced new legislation that will appropriate $12 million for investments in joint medical research with Israel.

APRIL 30, 2020ByZACHARY KEYSER
Republican US presidential candidate Ted Cruz speaks to supporters at his 2016 New Hampshire primary night rally

US senators push for cooperation with Israel on COVID-19 research

The proposed budget would cover cooperation on technology such as artificial intelligence, sensors, monitoring devices and more.

APRIL 18, 2020ByOMRI NAHMIAS
A medical technologist tests a respiratory panel at Northwell Health Labs, where the same test will be used on the COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, after being authorized to begin semi-automated testing by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Lake Success, New York, U.S

Ted Cruz to self-quarantine after meeting coronavirus patient at CPAC

The senator said, "[I was] informed that ten days ago at CPAC I briefly interacted with an individual who is currently symptomatic and has tested positive for COVID-19."

MARCH 9, 2020ByOMRI NAHMIAS
The ceremonial swearing in of Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in the Old Senate Chambers at the U.S. Capitol, January 3rd, 2019.

'Those who hate Jews hate Christians': A closer look at Ted Cruz

Cruz is no stranger to letting his religion influence his politics, and he often embraces the crossroads between the two.

FEBRUARY 27, 2020ByARIEL COHEN
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz

Washington reacts to recent wave of rocket attacks in Israel

"We strongly support Israel's right to defend itself and its people against acts of terror," the progressive Jewish group J Street said.

FEBRUARY 25, 2020ByOMRI NAHMIAS
Former Republican US presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz speaks during the third night of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. July 20, 2016

Republican Senators urge Twitter to ban Khamenei, Zarif from the platform

A group of 4 Republican Senators sent a letter to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey urging him to remove the twitter accounts of both Iran's supreme leader and their Foreign Minister

FEBRUARY 8, 2020ByOMRI NAHMIAS
The ceremonial swearing in of Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in the Old Senate Chambers at the U.S. Capitol, January 3rd, 2019.

Ted Cruz: Soleimani assassination is justice for Israel, Trump tweets flag

US Senator for Texas Ted Cruz: Killing Soleimani was long-overdue justice for Israeli allies who have suffered from terrorism at the hands of Hezbollah terrorists commanded by IRGC Quds Force.

JANUARY 4, 2020ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI, OMRI NAHMIAS
AN IMAGE of IRGC commander Qassem Soleimani.