Golan Heights

Here's why Orthodox Jews are loyal to Trump — even if they don't love him

Binyamin Rose in Forward · 1 Nov

Orthodox Jews have shown consistent support for Donald Trump due to his strong pro-Israel policies, including recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, endorsing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, and his role in establishing the Abraham Accords.

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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: US elections through an Israeli prism

What Matters Now · 31 Oct

Haviv Rettig Gur and Amanda Borschel-Dan discuss the U.S. presidential election from an Israeli perspective, examining why Israelis reportedly favor Donald Trump over Kamala Harris and the implications for Israeli-American relations.

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Golan Heights Rabbi SHOCKS Host After Describing Life In Northern Israel

Chabad.org · 7 Oct

In this episode of the "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories" podcast, a rabbi from the Golan Heights provides a compelling account of daily life in northern Israel.

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Israeli Rabbi Makes Host Go QUIET with Powerful Message on Jewish Perseverance in War

Chabad.org · 1 Oct

Rabbi Sholom Ber Hertzel of Chabad of the Golan Heights delivers a poignant message on Jewish perseverance during times of war, set against the backdrop of ongoing conflict on Israel's northern border.

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“Our Eyes”: The Kenites and the Druze

Tamar Weissman in Lehrhaus · 19 Sep

The tragic July 2024 incident where a Hezbollah rocket struck Golan Heights, killing twelve Druze children, highlights the complexities within the Druze community in Israel.

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Analysis: In twin speeches, expect Trump to present himself as Jews' secular savior

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 18 Sep

Former President Donald Trump plans to present himself as a "secular savior" for the Jewish people during two key speeches in Washington, D.C., aiming to consolidate support among Jewish voters and evangelical Christians.

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Mourning the Children Killed in Majdal Shams

Hillel Kuttler in Tablet · 6 Aug

In Majdal Shams, a Druze town mourning the loss of 12 children killed by a rocket strike during a Hezbollah attack, the community grieves together, emphasizing their shared identity and rejecting a desire for revenge.

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What Should We Call the Golan Heights?

Jacob Forman in Moment · 31 Jul

Following a Hezbollah rocket attack in the Golan Heights, the international community remains divided over the region's status, with Israel officially annexing the area in 1981, the US recognizing it in 2019, and most countries considering it Syrian territory under Israeli occupation.

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Israel at War – Under the Volcanoes

For Heaven's Sake · 31 Jul

In the wake of a rocket attack from Lebanon that resulted in the tragic death of 12 Druze children and teenagers in the Golan Heights, there is an increasing threat to Israel's military from within its own populace as far-right activists breached an IDF army base.

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Awaiting the Next Surprise

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 29 Jul

Amidst escalating tensions in the north following a deadly Hezbollah missile attack on the Druze community of Majdal Shams, uncertainty looms over possible next moves by both sides.

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Harris's Lebanon Test

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 29 Jul

Dan Senor discusses the recent attack on a Druze town in the Golan Heights and its implications for Israel and the region on the podcast.

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Twelve Murdered Children—and a Middle East on the Brink

Matti Friedman in The Free Press · 29 Jul

Twelve children were tragically killed by a Hezbollah rocket while playing soccer in the town of Majdal Shams on the Golan Heights in northern Israel.

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Rocket from Lebanon kills 12 children and teens in Israel, raising prospects of broader war

Ben Sales in JTA · 28 Jul

A rocket fired from Lebanon killed 12 children and teenagers in a Druze town in Israel, leading to fears of an escalation in conflict between Israel and the Lebanese terror group, Hezbollah.

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‘Nobody can go through those tunnels and come back the same person’: IDF veterans speak on Yom ha-Zikaron

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 12 May

IDF veterans Yoram Shalmon and Henry Balaban reflect on their experiences during the Yom Kippur War and the current war in Israel on Yom ha-Zikaron.

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Reporter’s notebook: Covering Israel’s war-torn north is an exercise in dodging danger

Uriel Heilman in JTA · 2 May

The article describes the experience of a reporter visiting Israel's northern war zone, facing dangers posed by Hezbollah attacks.

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Israel’s canceled ski season reveals a ripple effect of war: economic hardship in the north

Uriel Heilman in JTA · 17 Apr

The cancellation of Israel's ski season at Mount Hermon due to ongoing security threats has had a ripple effect of economic hardship in the north.

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Israel Update: Episode 5

Michael Doran in Tablet · 11 Jan

In Episode 5 of the Israel Update, Mike visits Israel and highlights a strong sense of unity and common fate among Israelis, particularly among those in active military service.

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12/23/23 – Shiur 448 – Is Israel an “occupier” of Palestinian land? Who owns “from the River to the Sea”?

Halacha Headlines · 22 Dec 2023

In this discussion, the question of whether Israel is an occupier of Palestinian land is explored.

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Netanyahu’s Deal With Putin Goes Wrong

Vladislav Davidzon in Tablet · 24 Oct 2023

The article discusses the consequences of a Hamas attack on Israel and its impact on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Trump frustrated when told he couldn't leverage US aid to Israel for peace deal, book claims

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 28 Sep 2023

The article discusses former President Donald Trump's frustration when he was informed that he could not leverage U.S. military aid to Israel to negotiate a peace deal with the Palestinians, as detailed in a new book by Martin Baron.

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Biden Backdoors Israel in the U.N., Rescinding Trump’s Recognition of Sovereignty over the Golan

Tony Badran in Tablet · 6 Sep 2023

The article discusses the growing divide between the stated foreign policies of the United States and the policies being implemented on the ground, particularly in the Middle East.

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Small-town Israelis strive to make themselves heard, protesting anywhere anyone will see them

Mira Fox in Forward · 8 Aug 2023

Small protests have been taking place across Israel every Saturday, far from the public eye, at remote highway intersections.

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David Friedman on What He Learned as U.S. Ambassador to Israel

Tikvah · 1 Apr 2022

David Friedman, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, discusses his experiences during his tenure in a new memoir.

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David Friedman on What He Learned as U.S. Ambassador to Israel

Tikvah · 1 Apr 2022

Former U.S. ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, reflects on his time in the Trump administration and his new memoir in a podcast with Mosaic editor Jonathan Silver.

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The “Pure of Heart” Edition

Promised Podcast · 13 Jan 2022

In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss three important topics.

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