Jewish Insider
Saudi-Israel normalization appears more distant with a skeptic in Israel’s Foreign Ministry, MBS’ ‘genocide’ accusations
13 Nov
Saudi-Israel normalization is facing setbacks as new challenges emerge. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has accused Israel of genocide against Palesti...
13 Nov
Jewish Insider
Rumored for a Trump posting, Elbridge Colby’s dovish views on Iran stand out
13 Nov
Elbridge Colby, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense under Trump, has been rumored for a key national security post in Trump's potential second adm...
13 Nov
JTA
Trump taps Mike Huckabee, evangelical favorite, to be ambassador to Israel
12 Nov
Mike Huckabee, a former Arkansas governor and key evangelical figure, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the U.S. ambassador to I...
12 Nov
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Trump nominates Mike Huckabee, evangelical hardliner, as U.S. ambassador to Israel
12 Nov
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Mike Huckabee, a former governor of Arkansas and evangelical leader, as the U.S. ambassador to Israel. Known for h...
12 Nov
JTA
Trump taps Iran hawks Marco Rubio, Mike Waltz for top national security roles
12 Nov
President-elect Donald Trump is reinforcing his national security team with staunch pro-Israel advocates, naming Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State and R...
12 Nov
18forty
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Moshe Taragin: Does Israel Need American Jews? [Israel & Diaspora 1/5]
12 Nov
Rabbi Moshe Taragin discusses the evolving relationship between American and Israeli Jews, emphasizing a shared mission in the broader narrative of Jewish re...
12 Nov
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Neocon Trump?
12 Nov
The episode delves into the implications of Marco Rubio, Mike Waltz, and Elise Stefanik taking on senior foreign-policy roles in a potential Trump administra...
12 Nov
Israel: State of a Nation
When enemies of Israel express their hatred online or in person it motivates Noa Cochva more
12 Nov
Noa Cochva, a former Miss Israel and IDF combat medic, discusses how expressions of online hatred towards Israel serve as strong motivation for her activism ...
12 Nov
Jewish Chronicle
You don’t have to worship Trump to feel hopeful at his victory
12 Nov
This piece explores the potential positive aspects of Donald Trump's presidential victory, particularly through his appointment of Elise Stefanik as Ambassad...
12 Nov
Israel: State of a Nation
Noa Cochvaa on inspiring young women to become combat medics in the IDF
12 Nov
Former Miss Israel, Noa Cochvaa, shares her personal journey to becoming a combat medic in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and how she uses her platform to i...
12 Nov
Jewish Chronicle
Will Trump’s new cabinet be good for Israel?
12 Nov
The article analyzes the impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s early cabinet appointments on Israel and the Jewish community. Trump’s selection of Elise S...
12 Nov
Mishpacha
Trump Cards: Handbook for Power
11 Nov
Cindy Scarr's article discusses the potential return of Donald Trump to power and the challenges he might face in implementing his agenda. Trump aims to resh...
11 Nov
Mishpacha
Miracles and Wonders
11 Nov
The article "Miracles and Wonders" by Cindy Scarr reflects on the nuanced emotions of living in Israel amidst ongoing conflict and challenges. Through a conv...
11 Nov
Mishpacha
The End of the Obama Presidency — Finally
11 Nov
The article critiques the end of the Obama era, particularly in the context of U.S.-Israel relations and its influence on American politics. It argues that b...
11 Nov
Forward
What a Secretary of State Marco Rubio would mean for American Jews and Israel
11 Nov
Senator Marco Rubio's potential nomination as Secretary of State under a second Trump administration may impact U.S.-Israel relations and the broader Jewish ...
11 Nov
Hadassah
Breaking News, Streaming History
11 Nov
Hadassah Magazine's article by Carol Ann Schwartz reflects on the interwoven nature of Jewish history and contemporary life. Key historical experiences, such...
11 Nov
Forward
If Vivek Ramaswamy becomes Secretary of State, his ‘America First’ ideology could complicate U.S.-Israel relationship
11 Nov
The potential nomination of Vivek Ramaswamy as Secretary of State under President-elect Donald Trump could introduce significant shifts in the U.S.-Israel re...
11 Nov
Emes Ve-Emunah
Will Trump Be as Pro Israel This Time?
11 Nov
The article discusses the complex relationship between Israeli and U.S. politics, focusing on whether former President Donald Trump, if re-elected, would mai...
11 Nov
Israel: State of a Nation
Creating content about Israel
11 Nov
Former Miss Israel, Noa Cochva, shares how creating content about Israel provided her with a renewed sense of purpose following her military service. In conv...
11 Nov
Israel: State of a Nation
Model Soldier: Miss Israel Noa Cochva on Pageants and Fighting for World Peace
11 Nov
Noa Cochva, Miss Israel 2021, is not only known for her beauty and grace but also for her commitment to her country. Following her representation of Israel a...
11 Nov
Rationalist Judaism
Poppies and Cultural Appropriation
11 Nov
Natan Slifkin examines the controversy surrounding the poppy's symbolism for both Israelis and Palestinians, against the backdrop of cultural appropriation c...
11 Nov
Decision Points
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Israel and Iran Tensions: Calculating Risk Amid Conflict
11 Nov
Tensions between Israel and Iran have intensified, following significant Israeli strikes on Iranian targets and diminishing Iran’s proxy networks. The episod...
11 Nov
Jewish Insider
Edelstein remains defiant amid Netanyahu moves to reinstate Haredi exemption from IDF
11 Nov
Yuli Edelstein, a prominent Likud lawmaker and chairman of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, remains steadfast in his opposition to Prime ...
11 Nov
Forward
Arab Americans and Israel hawks battle for influence in Trump’s second term
10 Nov
Amid the transition to Donald Trump’s second term, significant political maneuvering is occurring regarding U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. Key figur...
10 Nov
Israel: State of a Nation
connection between protestors dehumanizing people in Israel and Hamas butchering people in Israel
10 Nov
Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, discusses with Eylon Levy the alarming link between international protests that dehumanize Israelis a...
10 Nov
Emes Ve-Emunah
Electoral Shock and Trump's Foreign Policy
10 Nov
The article reflects the reaction of the political left to Donald Trump's electoral victory, describing their shock and disappointment at their progressive m...
10 Nov
Haaretz Weekly
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‘Trump doesn’t want to inherit the Middle East mess that Netanyahu made with Biden’
10 Nov
Allison Kaplan Sommer and Washington correspondent Ben Samuels discuss the implications of Trump's return to the White House on Middle Eastern policy and Ame...
10 Nov
Israel: State of a Nation
Big name antisemites find common ground in their hatred for Israel
10 Nov
Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, discusses how prominent figures known for antisemitic views are increasingly uniting over their animo...
10 Nov
Moment
Bibi Fires Defense Minister on Eve of Trump Comeback
8 Nov
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has stirred significant controversy in Israel, leading to widespread protests....
8 Nov
JTA
Yechiel Leiter, American-Israeli former settler leader who lost a son in Gaza, to serve as next Israeli ambassador to US
8 Nov
Yechiel Leiter, a former settler leader whose son was tragically killed in Gaza, has been appointed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the next ...
8 Nov
JTA
Yechiel Leiter, American-Israeli former settler leader who lost a son in Gaza, to serve as next Israeli ambassador to US
8 Nov
Yechiel Leiter, an American-Israeli with deep ties to the West Bank settlement movement, has been appointed as the next Israeli ambassador to the United Stat...
8 Nov
Jewish Chronicle
Amsterdam shows how bad things are. But this time we have Israel
8 Nov
The unsettling events in Amsterdam, where Israeli football fans faced violent attacks likened to a pogrom, highlight the persistent and alarming rise of anti...
8 Nov
eJewishPhilanthropy
How do you educate a heart? A new approach to Israel education?
8 Nov
Aya Shechter explores the need for a transformative approach to Israel education that goes beyond traditional history lessons. She argues that while factual ...
8 Nov
Tikvah
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Mark Dubowitz on the Dangers of a Lame-Duck President
8 Nov
Mark Dubowitz discusses the potential implications of a lame-duck Biden administration on Israel, particularly concerning executive actions and sanctions. Hi...
8 Nov
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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You're Fired
8 Nov
Yonit and Jonathan explore significant geopolitical shifts, including Donald Trump's return to U.S. presidential politics and the dismissal of Israeli Defens...
8 Nov
Jewish Insider
Pro-Israel leaders encouraged by Brian Hook’s role on State Department transition team
8 Nov
Pro-Israel leaders express optimism over Brian Hook's involvement in the State Department transition team under President-elect Trump. Hook, who played a sig...
8 Nov
Jewish Insider
The limits of Biden’s lame-duck foreign policy
8 Nov
Amid his final days in office, President Joe Biden faces challenges in shaping a lasting foreign policy legacy in the Middle East. Unlike Obama's symbolic pa...
8 Nov
Forward
Majority of Jewish voters open to partial arms embargo on Israel
7 Nov
A recent exit poll conducted by GBAO Strategies for J Street revealed that 62% of American Jewish voters support a partial arms embargo on Israel. This stanc...
7 Nov
People of the Pod
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What the Election Results Mean for Israel and the Jewish People
7 Nov
Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, analysts discuss the implications of Donald Trump's victory for the U.S. Jewish community and Israel, examinin...
7 Nov
Forward
Could Donald Trump’s win end the war in Gaza and bring the hostages home?
7 Nov
Donald Trump's potential return to the presidency raises questions about his influence on the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the fate of hostages held by Hamas...
7 Nov
Promised Podcast
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The “Gallantry & Trumpery” Edition
7 Nov
The episode dives into Prime Minister Netanyahu's dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Galant amidst military tensions, sparking debate about the political imp...
7 Nov
Jewish Chronicle
Planning a flight to Israel? Don’t book until you’ve read our writers’ recent experiences
7 Nov
The article delves into two interconnected personal narratives about recent trips to Israel. Misha Mansoor recounts her journey to Tel Aviv amidst heightened...
7 Nov
Jewish Chronicle
A strong America means a strong Israel – the two nations are intricately linked
7 Nov
The article examines the relationship between American political dynamics and their impact on Israel, emphasizing the interconnected nature of the two democr...
7 Nov
Jewish Chronicle
Parliament should spend more time talking about Ukraine and less about the Middle East
7 Nov
Mike Martin, a Liberal Democrat MP for Tunbridge Wells, argues that the UK Parliament's focus should shift from the Middle East to Ukraine due to its greater...
7 Nov
Jewish Chronicle
A new Israeli nation is arising from the smoke of battle
7 Nov
As Israel grapples with its ongoing conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza, a new national ethos is emerging, centering on unity amid sacrifice. The death of Rabbi Ca...
7 Nov
Forward
Who will shape policy toward Israel in a second Trump administration?
7 Nov
As Donald Trump prepares for his unprecedented second term, significant uncertainty hovers over who will shape his foreign policy, especially concerning Isra...
7 Nov
Jewish Insider
After Trump victory, Democrats debate what comes next
7 Nov
In the wake of Trump's second presidential victory over Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party is engaged in a deep internal debate on its future direction. Key...
7 Nov
JTA
Many Israelis are celebrating Trump’s win, seeing him as more likely to back their country
6 Nov
The article explores the reactions in Israel to Donald Trump's presidential election victory. While many Israelis, including soldiers like David Sassoon, cel...
6 Nov
Forward
Gaza didn't cost Harris the election. But her approach pointed to a broader problem
6 Nov
Vice President Kamala Harris's loss in the 2024 presidential election exposed broader issues within the Democratic Party, particularly the challenge of balan...
6 Nov
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – Upheaval
6 Nov
Amidst historic political upheavals in both Israel and the United States, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi examine the ramifications of Donald Trump's ...
6 Nov