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Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 17 Feb 2025

Joshua Hoffman explores potential future scenarios for Israel as it grapples with ongoing conflict involving Hamas and regional tensions, with the war reaching its 500th day.

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An Objective View of Trump's End Game for Gaza

Emes Ve-Emunah · 16 Feb 2025

The article discusses Donald Trump's audacious plan for Gaza, which involves transforming it into a prosperous region by relocating its refugees, a notion viewed as impractical by many.

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Trump vowed to unleash hell in Gaza. His Mideast envoy insists the ceasefire will move forward

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 16 Feb 2025

Steve Witkoff, Trump's Middle East envoy, announced that Israel, along with mediators, is moving forward with the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, which might see the Israeli Defense Forces withdrawing and further hostage releases.

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Hamas just admitted defeat.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 13 Feb 2025

Hamas is signaling a major setback in its conflict with Israel, as the organization's recent negotiations for ceasefires and prisoner releases reveal its strained capabilities and diminishing influence.

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The Israel Hamas War Updates and Analysis (Part 4) with Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel

Moment in Moment · 13 Feb 2025

Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller and Moment contributor Robert Siegel discuss the recent political and military developments affecting Israel and Hamas.

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A Word Search Adventure

Mollie Fisch in Lehrhaus · 13 Feb 2025

Mollie Fisch's review of Mitchell First's latest book, "From Eden to Exodus," highlights First's exploration of Hebrew etymology through the parshiyot of Bereshit and Shemot.

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Analysis | A Tale of Two Press Conferences

Nadine Epstein in Moment · 11 Feb 2025

Nadine Epstein reflects on the contrasting dynamics of two joint press conferences featuring former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in 2017 and the more recent in 2025.

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When Bibi Met Donald

Israel Policy Pod · 11 Feb 2025

This episode discusses the recent meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump, highlighting contentious plans for Gaza and hurdles in Israeli-Saudi relations.

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Will Trump Turn Gaza Into a Mideast Riviera? Plus. . .

River Page in The Free Press · 6 Feb 2025

River Page's article discusses Trump's controversial remarks about turning Gaza into the 'Riviera of the Middle East' by relocating its current residents to neighboring countries.

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Israel in Ceasefire – Trump’s Dystopia

For Heaven's Sake · 6 Feb 2025

Israeli society grapples with the implications of a proposed American takeover and transformation of Gaza, presented by Donald Trump as a solution to longstanding tensions.

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Michael Oren: Trump Takes a Wrecking Ball to the Middle East Status Quo

Michael Oren in The Free Press · 6 Feb 2025

Michael Oren analyzes the controversial policy proposals made by former President Trump during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Despite shocking Gaza plan, 'Netanyahu didn't get anything he wanted from Trump'

Haaretz Weekly · 5 Feb 2025

Haaretz columnist Alon Pinkas explains that despite the optics of the Trump-Netanyahu meeting, Netanyahu did not secure any substantial American support for actions desired by the Israeli right.

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Contradicting Trump, Saudi Arabia says no change in its demand for Palestinian state

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 5 Feb 2025

Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its longstanding condition for normalization with Israel, emphasizing the necessity of establishing an independent Palestinian state with east Jerusalem as its capital, directly contradicting former U.S. President Donald Trump's recent claims.

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Meeting with Netanyahu, Trump doubles down on relocating ‘all’ Palestinians from Gaza

Ben Sales in Forward · 5 Feb 2025

In a recent White House meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump reaffirmed his proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries.

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The End of ‘Palestine’

Lee Smith in Tablet · 5 Feb 2025

Lee Smith's article discusses President Donald Trump's radical policy proposal to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by relocating Palestinian populations from Gaza, suggesting relocation to Egypt and Jordan.

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How to Talk Turkey to Turkey

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 4 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent visit to the United States and meeting with then-President Trump coincides with Turkey's growing influence in the Middle East, particularly in post-war Syria.

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Bibi’s Back in Town

Nathan Guttman in Moment · 3 Feb 2025

Amidst a challenging period of political turbulence, Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to revive his diplomatic rapport with Donald Trump during a pivotal Washington visit.

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Finally, a job for the Arab League: Help dislodge Hamas

Dan Perry in Forward · 2 Feb 2025

Dan Perry argues that the Arab League should take decisive action to replace Hamas in Gaza with the Palestinian Authority (PA), emphasizing the necessity of regional cooperation for stability in the Middle East.

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Dana White: UFC is ‘beyond disgusted’ after fighter Bryce Mitchell praises Hitler

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 31 Jan 2025

UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell has sparked outrage after making antisemitic and Holocaust-denying comments on his podcast, praising Hitler and spreading conspiracy theories.

0 Politics Ethics

Confirming the Unconfirmable

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 30 Jan 2025

The Commentary Magazine Podcast covers the contentious Senate confirmation hearings of RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, probing their suitability for roles in the Trump administration.

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Natan Sharansky: 'If you don't have faith or Zionism, your grandchildren will not be Jewish' (18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers)

18forty · 29 Jan 2025

Natan Sharansky, a former Soviet dissident and Israeli politician, discusses the intertwined challenges of antisemitism and assimilation facing the Jewish people, asserting that Israel is pivotal for Jewish continuity.

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A Tale of Two Administrations

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 28 Jan 2025

Spanning two U.S. administrations, the article contrasts Obama's and Biden's Middle East policies with Trump's approach.

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The ceasefire is fragile. Trump needs to preserve it. He's got just one option

Dan Perry in Forward · 28 Jan 2025

In this opinion piece, Dan Perry argues for the urgent need for a sustainable governance plan for Gaza to ensure the continuation of the fragile ceasefire in place.

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How Close Is Israel-Saudi Normalization?

Israel Policy Pod · 28 Jan 2025

Neri Zilber and Aziz Alghashian delve into the evolving dynamics of Middle Eastern diplomacy, focusing on the prospects for Israel-Saudi normalization.

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How Close Is Israel-Saudi Normalization?

Israel Policy Pod · 28 Jan 2025

Neri Zilber and Aziz Alghashian delve into the evolving dynamics of Middle Eastern diplomacy, focusing on the prospects for Israel-Saudi normalization.

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