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Biden ambassador: Blindly supporting Israel is not friendship

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 20 Oct

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel defended President Biden's approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict, emphasizing that true friendship involves honesty rather than blind support.

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The Latest Aggression Against Israel

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 16 Oct

The U.S. has issued a controversial ultimatum to Israel, threatening to cut military aid if Israel does not ease restrictions on aid to Gaza—a move perceived as shockingly bold given Israel's current focus on conflict with Lebanon.

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Tim Walz, JD Vance stand by Israel in VP debate but spar over Trump’s ability to contain Iran

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 2 Oct

In a recent vice presidential debate, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz both demonstrated strong support for Israel, especially in light of a recent Iranian assault.

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Joe, Take the Win!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 1 Oct

The episode explores the dissonance between the Biden administration's stance on Israel's military operations against Hamas and Hezbollah and its internal contradictions in foreign policy.

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Things Worth Remembering: Mr. Biden, This Is How You Defend Israel

Douglas Murray in The Free Press · 29 Sep

Douglas Murray’s column revisits Daniel Patrick Moynihan's powerful 1975 speech at the United Nations, where Moynihan adamantly defended Israel against accusations of racism following the infamous Zionism-is-racism resolution.

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Biden to host Rosh Hashanah call with Jewish leaders next week

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 27 Sep

President Joe Biden is slated to conduct a virtual meeting with Jewish leaders ahead of the High Holidays, amidst heightened awareness of antisemitic violence and as he approaches the end of his long political career.

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Why is Joe Biden Allowing This?

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 23 Sep

Peter Beinart examines the complex geopolitical interactions involving Israel's military actions in Lebanon, their potential implications for U.S. politics, and Donald Trump's rhetoric towards American Jews and Israel.

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Adam Witkov: Undecided, but Definitely Not Trump

Moment in Moment · 17 Sep

Adam Witkov, a Milwaukee-based attorney and participant in Moments Jewish Political Voices Project, discusses his electoral indecision but firm stance against voting for Trump in the upcoming U.S. presidential election.

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David Wolkinson: Concerns About Kamala Over Israel

Moment in Moment · 17 Sep

David Wolkinson, a 44-year-old Orthodox Jewish Republican from Florida, expresses deep concerns about the Democratic Party's approach to Israel, particularly under the leadership of Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Nina Stanley: Democracy on the Ballot

Moment in Moment · 17 Sep

Nina Stanley, a 73-year-old retired nurse from Ohio, shares her political perspectives as part of Moment's Jewish Political Voices Project.

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Do Donald Trump and Kamala Harris identify as ‘Zionist’? Here’s what their campaigns told us.

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 13 Sep

In the evolving political landscape, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, key figures in the 2024 U.S. presidential race, have both declared strong support for Israel, yet neither explicitly identifies as a Zionist.

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At debate, Harris calls for Gaza war to end ‘immediately’ and Trump says Israel ‘will not exist’ if he loses

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 11 Sep

During a Philadelphia debate, Kamala Harris advocated for an immediate end to the Gaza conflict, emphasizing the disproportionate Palestinian casualties while maintaining Israel's right to self-defense.

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Delaware gubernatorial candidate seeks to become nation’s fifth Jewish governor

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 9 Sep

Matt Meyer, a prominent figure in Delaware's Jewish community and current county executive of New Castle County, is running in the Democratic primary to be the state's next governor.

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Netanyahu says he won’t cave to pressure amid criticism over hostage crisis

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 2 Sep

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed not to succumb to external pressure in the ongoing negotiations with Hamas, insisting on the retention of Israeli military presence in the Philadelphi Corridor despite international calls for concessions to secure a ceasefire and hostage release.

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Joe Biden: ‘I am devastated and outraged’ by murder of American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin

JTA Staff in JTA · 1 Sep

President Joe Biden expressed devastation and outrage over the murder of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American citizen killed in Gaza after being abducted by Hamas on October 7.

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Family of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, confirms his death in Gaza

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 1 Sep

The family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old American-Israeli taken hostage by Hamas at the Nova music festival on October 7, has confirmed his death.

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Bodies recovered in Gaza, Israeli army says; hostage families vow mass protest

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 31 Aug

The Israeli army has recovered the bodies of several hostages in Gaza amidst ongoing military operations.

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What Kamala Harris said about Israel and the war in Gaza in her CNN interview with Tim Walz

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 30 Aug

In a CNN interview with Dana Bash, Kamala Harris, alongside Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, maintained her support for President Biden's Israel policies amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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Conventional Wisdom

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 26 Aug

The recent Democratic National Convention in Chicago highlighted key issues in the upcoming U.S. presidential elections, specifically the dynamics within the Democratic Party and its stance on Israel.

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DNC Day Three: Walz Break

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 22 Aug

This episode delves into the Democratic National Convention, focusing on Tim Walz's portrayal as a relatable, everyman figure despite his lengthy political career, and the strategic "vibes" approach embraced by the convention.

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DNC, Day 2: The Obama Roll Call

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 21 Aug

The second day of the Democratic National Convention was highlighted by impactful speeches, including ones by Doug Emhoff and Michelle Obama, with former President Barack Obama delivering a notable address that some criticized as condescending.

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No, Mr. President, the Protesters Don’t Have a Point

Eli Lake in The Free Press · 21 Aug

President Joe Biden mentioned that the protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza "have a point," but the writer argues that these demonstrators are primarily concerned with Palestinian casualties and are supportive of Hamas.

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Joe Biden’s critics are attacking him for saying pro-Palestinian protesters ‘have a point.’ His Jewish backers aren’t concerned.

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 20 Aug

President Joe Biden's comment that pro-Palestinian protesters have a point, made during the Democratic National Convention, has drawn criticism from the right but does not worry his Jewish supporters.

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Weaponizing Sympathy: 'Pro-Palestinian' blackmail takes center stage.

Future of Jewish · 20 Aug

The text highlights the author's viewpoint on the perceived anti-Semitic motivations behind some pro-Palestinian activists and their actions, particularly during events like the Democratic National Convention.

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Joe Biden’s critics are attacking him for saying pro-Palestinian protesters ‘have a point.’ His Jewish backers aren’t concerned.

JTA · 20 Aug

In the midst of criticism for acknowledging the views of pro-Palestinian protesters during the Israel-Hamas conflict, President Joe Biden's Jewish backers remain unworried about his commitment to Israel.

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