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JFK and Charles De Gaulle knew something Trump can't fathom
Larry Cohler-Esses
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Forward
· 1 Mar 2025
Larry Cohler-Esses reflects on a transformative experience in Belgium following the 9/11 attacks, which highlights the distinction between transactional and relational international politics.
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An Alternative to Antiracism
Sapir
· 1 Mar 2025
The piece critiques the prevalent antiracism approach in diversity work, emphasizing its potential overemphasis on victimhood and identity conflicts.
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EMERGENCY POD: Oval Office Horrorshow
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
· 28 Feb 2025
In a contentious and unprecedented Oval Office meeting, Presidents Trump and Zelensky, alongside Vice President J.D. Vance, engaged in a heated exchange that could shift the U.S.'s stance on Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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How an intimate and sensitive film about a hostage family's grief triumphed in Berlin
A.J. Goldmann
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· 28 Feb 2025
Holding Liat, a documentary by filmmaker Brandon Kramer, received the Berlinale Documentary Award for its sensitive portrayal of a family's ordeal during a hostage crisis.
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Just 33% of Democrats have a favorable view of Israel, Gallup poll finds
Ben Sales
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JTA
· 26 Feb 2025
The recent Gallup poll reveals a significant decline in favorable views of Israel among Democrats, with only 33% maintaining a positive perspective, compared to 83% of Republicans.
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Not a Great Couple of Days for Trump
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
· 25 Feb 2025
The hosts critique the appointment of Dan Bongino, with no FBI or managerial experience, as the FBI Deputy Director, arguing it exemplifies Trump's preference for performative, rather than competent, appointments.
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Our Urgent Search for Non-Jewish Allies
Talia Bodner
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Hadassah
· 24 Feb 2025
Talia Bodner critiques the lack of non-Jewish peer support for Zionist Jews in the face of growing antisemitism on college campuses.
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Inhumanity is a Choice
Peter Beinart
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The Beinart Notebook
· 24 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart's article addresses the complexities of navigating Jewish identity and criticism of Israel amidst the ongoing conflict with Palestine.
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Former U.S. ambassador Dan Shapiro: ‘Trump’s Gaza plan is not serious and it’s not going to happen’
Haaretz Weekly
· 23 Feb 2025
Former U.S. ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, discusses the intricacies of the hostages-for-ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, emphasizing the necessity of removing Hamas from Gaza.
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Trump’s Gaza plan will cost Israel its soul
Sruli Fruchter
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Forward
· 20 Feb 2025
Sruli Fruchter argues against President Trump's proposal to forcibly displace two million Palestinians from Gaza, a plan which has received endorsement from various Israeli politicians.
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Why is Israel handing Gaza back to Hamas?
What Matters Now
· 19 Feb 2025
Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the emotional impact of the Bibas family's captivity, how Hamas uses hostage release ceremonies to manipulate perceptions, and the complex political landscape surrounding Israeli negotiations with Hamas.
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What will you do if ICE shows up at your synagogue?
Jodi Rudoren
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Forward
· 14 Feb 2025
The article explores the challenges faced by a synagogue and its preschool in responding to President Trump's executive order allowing ICE to conduct enforcement actions at sensitive locations like schools and religious institutions.
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What They're Saying in Israel About Hamas and the Delicate Ceasefire
Joshua Hoffman
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Future of Jewish
· 11 Feb 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu grapples with the challenges posed by Hamas' psychological warfare in the ongoing hostage crisis.
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Tariff Tussle: A Few Minutes with… Economist Timothy Fitzgerald
Cindy Scarr
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Mishpacha
· 11 Feb 2025
Economist Timothy Fitzgerald, a former chief international economist for the Trump administration, shares insights into the administration's tariff strategies and goals with Mishpacha.
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3 of the largest Jewish denominations are suing the Trump administration over ICE raids
Ben Sales
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JTA
· 11 Feb 2025
Three major Jewish denominations — Reform, Conservative, and Reconstructionist — alongside Christian groups, are suing the Department of Homeland Security to stop ICE raids at religious institutions.
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The Banality of Evil
Peter Beinart
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The Beinart Notebook
· 10 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart, in his New York Times bestselling book "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza," discusses the ethical realities facing Jews in light of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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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 2025
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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Forward
· 6 Feb 2025
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 2025
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 2025
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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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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A Blizzard in Washington
Cindy Scarr
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Mishpacha
· 4 Feb 2025
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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Forward
· 3 Feb 2025
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 2025
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 2025
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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