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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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Cruz: 'The deep state' moves against Trump policy and to save Iran deal

Sen.Ted Cruz: "... the deep state is alive and well and has circled the barricades around Washington DC and the number one objective... is to preserve the disastrous Obama Iran deal."

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019ByOMRI 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: Growth of Hezbollah in Latin America remains unchecked

‘Time for Latin America to reckon with the significant and the dangerous presence of Hezbollah in the region’

JULY 31, 2019ByOMRI NAHMIAS
Senator Ted Cruz: Boycotts and other attacks on the livelihood of Jews have been part of antisemitism for centuries.

U.S. says NO to BDS

Senator Ted Cruz and Rep. Ted Deutch spearhead the battle in Congress.

JUNE 18, 2019BySTEVE LINDE
Senator Ted Cruz and Rep. Ted Deutch

Senator Cruz to Pelosi: Pass a House resolution condemning antisemitism

"Antisemitism continues to rise, from attacks on Jewish houses of worship to street beatings in New York."

JUNE 18, 2019ByOMRI NAHMIAS
Former Republican U.S. presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz speaks during the third night of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, July 20, 2016

Is the key to Middle East peace Ted Cruz's beard?

So says a "good friend" of Texas Senator Ted Cruz, a long-standing supporter of Israel.

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

Republican senators call to recognize Israeli rule over Golan Heights

“To support Israel’s right to self-defense, Washington should take the long overdue step of affirming Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights”-senators Ted Cruz and Tom Cotton.

JANUARY 8, 2019ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA
An old military vehicle can be seen positioned on the Israeli side of the border with Syria, near the Druze village of Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights

Cruz too cozy with Qatar?

What are the Texas senator’s connections to the terrorist-funding Gulf emirate?

AUGUST 30, 2018BySTEVE RABINOWITZ
US Senator Ted Cruz 370

Cruz at CUFI Summit: Israel is our friend

Ayatollah Khomeini should never be allowed to have nuclear weapons

JULY 30, 2018ByTED CRUZ
PM shakes hands with Republican senator-elect Ted Cruz 370

U.S. Senators urge German bank to stop enabling antisemitic BDS campaign

Florida Senator Marco Rubio told 'The Jerusalem Post' that “The BDS movement, with its thinly-veiled antisemitic agenda, is engaged in economic warfare against the Jewish State of Israel."

JULY 16, 2018ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL
Marco Rubio (L) and Ted Cruz (R) shake hands

Illinois governor calls to ‘vote for anybody’ but neo-Nazi candidate

The governor of Illinois, who called on a neo-Nazi candidate for a Chicago-area congressional seat to drop out of the race, has called on voters to “vote for anybody” else.

JULY 9, 2018ByJTA
Bruce Rauner, Governor of Illinois.