Israeli Policy

Trump names J.D. Vance, who pinned assassination attempt on Democrats’ concerns over authoritarianism, as his running mate

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 15 Jul

Donald Trump has chosen J.D. Vance as his running mate, despite Vance previously expressing concerns about Trump's authoritarian tendencies.

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Our Demands

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 31 May

The article discusses a recent walkout by Wing Luke museum staff in Seattle over an exhibit addressing redlining and discrimination, created by the Washington State Jewish Historical Society, the Black Heritage Society, and the Wing Luke Museum.

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After a tense call, Jewish umbrella group says it remains ‘distressed’ with Chuck Schumer’s call for elections in Israel

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 19 Mar

The umbrella group for major American Jewish organizations expressed distress following a call with Senator Chuck Schumer, who faced backlash for calling for new elections in Israel and criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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The Rabbi Calling for Total Annihilation of Gazans is One of Us: How Do We Take Responsibility?

guestpost in Jewschool · 8 Mar

Dr. Elana Sztokman highlights Rabbi Eliyahu Mali's call for the annihilation of all people in Gaza, including babies, and the lack of action to address or condemn his views.

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The End of Widady - Settler attacks are rapidly depopulating Palestinian communities in Area C of the West Bank.

Joshua Leifer in Jewish Currents · 6 Sep 2023

The article discusses the forced depopulation of Palestinian communities in Area C of the West Bank due to settler attacks.

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ADL quiet on details of internal investigation prompted by Fox News

ARosenfeld in Forward · 8 Mar 2023

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) launched an internal investigation after Fox News criticized some of its educational materials for allegedly including progressive ideas.

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Earthquakes, Escalations, and Overhauls

Israel Policy Pod · 8 Feb 2023

In a recent podcast episode hosted by Neri Zilber with Michael Koplow and Shira Efron, they discussed various current events including earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, escalations in Jerusalem and the West Bank, Israeli security policy, U.S. efforts to reduce tensions, and Israeli government's attempts to reform the judicial system.

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Israel Wins the War of Ideas

Sapir · 1 Jan 2022

The author argues that Israel's usual defenders are trying to win over the wrong kinds of people with the wrong kinds of arguments in the wrong kinds of places.

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“The Fault Is Not in Our Stars” Edition

Promised Podcast · 6 May 2021

In this podcast, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, Sally Abed, and Noah Efron discuss the tragic incident at Mount Meron where 45 people died and debate who or what is to blame.

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“The Fault Is Not in Our Stars” Edition

Promised Podcast · 6 May 2021

In this podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, Sally Abed, and Noah Efron discuss three main topics.

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Access East Jerusalem

Israel Policy Pod · 23 Apr 2020

This episode discusses the unique challenges faced by East Jerusalem residents in accessing healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially due to their precarious legal status and geographical isolation.

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A Flashback From the 1980s: The Jordanian Option

Israel Policy Pod · 10 Mar 2020

The Israel Policy Forum's study "In Search of a Viable Option" examines different solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Trump Slams Jews Who ‘Don’t Love Israel Enough’ In Speech To Israeli-Americans

Forward · 9 Dec 2019

At the Israeli-American Council Summit in December 2019, President Donald Trump criticized American Jews who he felt did not show enough support for Israel, questioning their decisions during the previous administration.

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Can Bernie Sanders Fix America’s Broken Anti-Semitism Conversation?

Yair Rosenberg in Tablet · 12 Nov 2019

Senator Bernie Sanders, in an article published in Jewish Currents, presents a comprehensive manifesto on combating anti-Semitism.

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The Situation On The Ground

Israel Policy Pod · 29 Jun 2018

David A. Halperin shares insights from his recent trip to Israel and the West Bank, highlighting the complex issues surrounding U.S. aid withholding, Gaza's humanitarian crisis, and the looming threat of annexation in the West Bank.

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The Newly Relevant Case for Liberal Zionism

Gil Troy in Tablet · 1 Mar 2017

In the debate over Zionism and nationalism, a case is made for liberal Zionism as a means to understand and appreciate the constructive aspects of nationalism, drawing parallels between American and Zionist identity.

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The "Coalition ambition, suspicion, sedition, contrition & admonition" Edition

Promised Podcast · 19 May 2016

In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah cover the Israeli political landscape, including Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition expansion that excludes Herzog and Labor in favor of Lieberman's right-wing party.

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The “Israel and the ‘A Word’” Edition

Promised Podcast · 20 Aug 2015

The discussion covers three key topics: the use of the term "apartheid" to describe Israeli policy following an essay by Bradley Burston; the politicization of the Judicial Appointment Committee in Israel; and a planned cross-country journey by social protest leader Daphni Leef and singer-songwriter Yael Deckelbaum to listen to people's visions for the country.

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