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Trump's plans for Gaza could undermine the ceasefire. The hostages will pay the tragic price
Alex Lederman
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Forward
· 7 Feb
Alex Lederman discusses the potential negative consequences of former President Donald Trump's proposal for U.S. involvement in Gaza on the current ceasefire and hostage negotiations.
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This 89-year-old Iranian Jew arrived just before U.S. borders were shut to all refugees. Hundreds more Iranian Jews are waiting
Sue Fishkoff
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· 6 Feb
An 89-year-old Jewish Iranian refugee named David managed to enter the U.S. just days before the country shut its doors to refugees under a new executive order by President Donald Trump.
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Israelis respond to Trump’s Gaza takeover with shock, dismay, elation and dark humor
Deborah Danan
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Forward
· 6 Feb
The recent declaration by U.S. President Donald Trump to have all Palestinians leave Gaza and for the U.S. to assume control triggered a mixed response in Israel, ranging from elation to disbelief.
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Is Trump's proposal for the U.S. to take over Gaza really as ludicrous as it sounds?
Dan Perry
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Forward
· 5 Feb
In a column reflecting on former President Donald Trump's idea of the U.S. managing Gaza, Dan Perry explores the potential implausibility and implications of the proposal.
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Meeting with Netanyahu, Trump doubles down on relocating ‘all’ Palestinians from Gaza
Ben Sales
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· 5 Feb
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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A Blizzard in Washington
Cindy Scarr
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Mishpacha
· 4 Feb
Cindy Scarr critiques the recent use of presidential pardons by outgoing President Biden and incoming President Trump, arguing it has cheapened and abused the institution.
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Former Trump staffer fired for attending white nationalist conference tapped for top State Dept. position
Jacob Kornbluh
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· 3 Feb
Darren Beattie, a former Trump administration speechwriter dismissed for his ties to white nationalist circles, is being considered for a high-ranking State Department position by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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‘Israel is Ready’ for Saudi peace, blare billboards in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and DC
Deborah Danan
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Forward
· 3 Feb
As discussions around a potential peace agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel intensify, electronic billboards featuring Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with U.S. President Donald Trump have appeared in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
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Jewish House Democrats: Netanyahu will impede ceasefire for political purposes
Jacob Kornbluh
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Forward
· 3 Feb
Jewish House Democrats, including Reps. Jerry Nadler and Dan Goldman, have issued a warning that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might obstruct efforts to expand a ceasefire in Gaza for political reasons.
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First they came for the Jews in civic tech.
Hana Raviyt Schank
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Future of Jewish
· 1 Feb
In her poignant essay, Hana Raviyt Schank reflects on the troubling rise of antisemitism in the tech and civic sectors following the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel.
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Anglican church kicks out priest who mimicked Elon Musk’s Nazi-like salute at pro-life convention
Andrew Lapin
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JTA
· 30 Jan
Calvin Robinson, a British priest, was removed from the Anglican Catholic Church after mimicking a Nazi-like salute at a pro-life summit, inspired by Elon Musk's controversial gesture.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. denies comparing CDC to ‘Nazi death camps’
PJ Grisar
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· 29 Jan
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., facing confirmation for secretary of Health and Human Services, denied past comparisons of the CDC’s work to Nazi death camps, despite challenges from Senator Raphael Warnock citing a 2013 transcript.
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Swap Israeli brass for Israeli bravery
eJewishPhilanthropy
· 28 Jan
The article advocates for Jewish institutions to prioritize inviting everyday Israeli soldiers to speak, rather than high-profile former officials, like retired Mossad chiefs or ministers.
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Campus antisemitism and the role of schools of education
eJewishPhilanthropy
· 23 Jan
Addressing the contemporary rise in antisemitism, partly catalyzed by protests against Israel, the article highlights the role and responsibility of schools of education.
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The IDF chief quit. The timing is not coincidental.
Joshua Hoffman
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Future of Jewish
· 22 Jan
Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, the Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, announced his resignation, effective March 2025, amidst criticism over the IDF's response to the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks on Israel.
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Opinion | When Your Enemy Is a Friend to Democracy
Amy E. Schwartz
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Moment
· 21 Jan
In her opinion piece, Amy E. Schwartz reflects on the complexities of recognizing heroism in politically discordant figures amidst challenges to democratic norms in the U.S. and beyond.
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You Gotta Take the Good with the Bad
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
· 21 Jan
Eli Lake joins the Commentary Magazine podcast to discuss President Trump's inaugural day activities and controversial executive actions, including pardoning January 6th insurrectionists and reshaping federal policies around gender and wokeness.
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Hostages, Trump's Vision, and Schumer
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
· 17 Jan
This episode delves into the complex and emotionally charged situation surrounding the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, exploring the potential impact on Israeli public morale.
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They love Donald Trump — and hate the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal he demanded
Ben Sales
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Forward
· 15 Jan
In a twist of expectations, right-wing Israeli supporters of Donald Trump are expressing discontent with his recent endorsement of a ceasefire with Hamas, which included a controversial hostage exchange deal.
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House votes to sanction International Criminal Court leaders over Israel charges
Ben Sales
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Forward
· 9 Jan
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a Republican-led bill sanctioning International Criminal Court (ICC) officials or anyone aiding its investigations against Israeli leaders.
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Jewish expert on Egypt to join National Security Council as Middle East director
Philissa Cramer
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· 8 Jan
Eric Trager, a Jewish Republican known for his expertise on Egypt and the Middle East, is poised to become President-elect Donald Trump’s senior director for the Middle East and North Africa on the National Security Council.
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Jimmy Carter, Bubby and me
Lisa Mayer
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Forward
· 7 Jan
Lisa Mayer recounts her childhood adventure attending Jimmy Carter's 1977 presidential inauguration with her formidable grandmother, Bubby.
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Four years after Jan. 6, pardons for rioters would be an insult — and threat — to Jews
Rob Eshman
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Forward
· 6 Jan
On the fourth anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Rob Eshman argues that pardoning those involved would be an insult to Jewish communities and a threat to society.
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The Lower East Side anti-Jewish riot that changed the way Jews do politics
Andrew Silow-Carroll
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JTA
· 5 Jan
The article explores the relatively unknown anti-Jewish riot on New York City's Lower East Side in 1902, during Rabbi Jacob Joseph's funeral, which became a turning point in Jewish political activism in America.
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Our 10 most-read Jewish news stories of 2024
JTA Staff
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JTA
· 31 Dec 2024
2024 was marked by heightened tensions both in the Middle East and within U.S. politics, capturing the attention of Jewish Telegraphic Agency readers.
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