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The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Apr

The panel discusses the potential for escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, citing intelligence chatter about an imminent Iranian strike on Israel in retaliation for Israeli acts in Damascus.

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Why Trump turning on Netanyahu is actually bad for Biden

Jewish Chronicle · 10 Apr

Former President Donald Trump is leveraging his strained relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to criticize Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza war, aiming to outflank President Joe Biden, who is struggling to disentangle himself from Netanyahu.

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Is Biden Abandoning Israel? // The White House claims that it supports Israel. But recent events suggest that that’s not so simple.

Rafael Medoff in Ami · 10 Apr

The text discusses the shifting dynamics in the Biden administration's stance towards Israel, raising questions about whether Biden is abandoning Israel.

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How the war in Gaza ended without anyone even noticing

Jewish Chronicle · 9 Apr

The war against Hamas in Gaza may have quietly ended when the IDF's 98th Division withdrew back to Israel.

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Trump's Abortion Buzzsaw

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 9 Apr

The episode dissects several political maneuvers, from Donald Trump's stance on abortion to Joe Biden's student loan debt relief efforts, and their potential impacts on the upcoming elections.

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Israelis divided on merits of Gaza military pullback after six months of war

Ruth Marks Eglash in Jewish Insider · 9 Apr

Following the withdrawal of one of the IDF's top commando divisions from the Gaza Strip, Israelis are divided on whether this move represents a strategic shift or a response to U.S. pressure to de-escalate the six-month-old conflict.

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Why I agreed to debate Owen Jones

Jewish Chronicle · 5 Apr

The author recounts a recent debate with Owen Jones on Sky News, emphasizing the need to defend Israel and the Jewish people amidst conflicts with Hamas.

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Stop expecting Israel's army to be perfect.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 5 Apr

In a newsletter focused on Jewish topics, the discussion revolves around the recent accidental Israeli airstrike in Gaza that resulted in the death of humanitarian aid workers, leading to criticism from Jewish organizations and political figures like U.S. President Joe Biden.

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The American Left’s Milošević Moment

Andrew Nutting in Tablet · 5 Apr

During the rise of Donald Trump, parallels were drawn by some observers between his political tactics and the nationalism of Slobodan Miloevi, the leader responsible for Serbia's violent conflicts in the 1990s.

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Biden tells Netanyahu: US policies on Gaza depend on what Israel does next

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 4 Apr

President Joe Biden emphasized to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States' approach to Israel's conflict with Hamas hinges on Israel's actions to protect aid workers and ensure humanitarian aid in Gaza.

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Pro-Palestinian protest vote campaign claims success in NY primary, though exact numbers are unclear

Luke Tress in JTA · 4 Apr

Pro-Palestinian activists claimed success in New York's Democratic primary by urging voters to submit blank ballots in protest against President Joe Biden's support for Israel, though the exact number of protest votes is uncertain.

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After Biden tells Netanyahu that US policies on Gaza depend on Israel’s actions, Israel approves new aid corridors

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 4 Apr

President Joe Biden informed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that U.S. policy towards Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza hinges on Israel's actions to ensure the safety of aid workers and humanitarian assistance.

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9 key statements that show Biden's evolution on the war since Oct. 7

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 4 Apr

President Joe Biden has evolved his stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict since October 7, initially showing support for Israel but later calling for an immediate ceasefire and criticizing Israel's actions.

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'Rabbis' that are Jews by Birth Only

Emes Ve-Emunah · 4 Apr

The text discusses a group of US-based rabbis and cantors who have called for a ceasefire in the conflict involving Israel and Hamas, criticizing them for what the author sees as a lack of understanding of Jewish values and the security concerns facing Israel.

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Analysis: Does Biden have a Jewish voter problem?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 4 Apr

Some Democrats fear President Biden's critical stance on Israel's military actions in Gaza may alienate Jewish voters, a key constituency in elections, even though historically Jews have predominantly supported Democrats.

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Biden: Israel ‘has not done enough’ to protect aid workers or civilians in Gaza

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 3 Apr

President Joe Biden expressed outrage and heartbreak over an Israeli strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza, criticizing Israel for not adequately protecting civilians and aid workers.

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Safety First Is More than a Slogan

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 2 Apr

The text discusses the deteriorating state of infrastructure in the United States, with a recent bridge collapse in Baltimore highlighting the urgent need for repairs and maintenance.

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On the first anniversary of Evan Gershkovich’s arrest, Biden says his detention will ‘cost’ Russia

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 29 Mar

Joe Biden marked the first anniversary of American journalist Evan Gershkovich's wrongful detention in Russia, promising to continue imposing costs on Russia for holding him on espionage charges without evidence.

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From ‘bear hug’ to barbs, how the U.S. and Israel differ on taking Rafah

Ruth Marks Eglash in Jewish Insider · 28 Mar

Tensions between the U.S. and Israel have emerged over approaches to dealing with the conflict in Gaza, with the U.S. prioritizing Palestinian civilian safety and pressuring Israel to avoid a major military operation in Rafah, Hamas stronghold.

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The President’s War Against the Jews

Julie Strauss Levin in Tablet · 28 Mar

In a series of events starting from October 7, some American Jews have observed a perceived shift in President Biden's stance towards Israel, with concerns escalating regarding his actions that seem detrimental to Israel's interests.

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Chuck Schumer and Democrats’ New Line on “Netanyahu’s War” - The majority leader’s recent speech exemplifies his party’s effort to isolate Netanyahu and pacify voters without changing policy.

Alex Kane in Jewish Currents · 26 Mar

Senator Chuck Schumer, the Democratic majority leader, recently criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the conflict in Gaza, calling for elections in Israel as a way to suggest support for ousting Netanyahu.

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UN ceasefire resolution is a signal, not a sanction, for Israel

Dan Perry in Forward · 25 Mar

The UN ceasefire resolution passed with US abstention signals a shift in US-Israel relations, indicating President Biden's frustration with Netanyahu's stance on Gaza and urging Israel to cooperate.

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In a first, US withholds its veto and abstains from UN ceasefire resolution

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 25 Mar

In a significant shift, the US abstained from a UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, a departure from its past vetoes on similar resolutions and sparking intensified tensions between President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu.

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Special Bond - with David Axelrod & Mike Murphy

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 22 Mar

Political heavyweights David Axelrod and Mike Murphy join to discuss the complex relationship between the Biden administration and Israel, highlighting Chuck Schumer's controversial call for Israeli elections and Netanyahu's contentious positioning.

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Israel losing the hasbara battle because of a broken public relations playbook, experts say

Ruth Marks Eglash in Jewish Insider · 21 Mar

Israel is facing challenges in its public relations efforts, with experts pointing to a lack of coordinated messaging and strategy as a major issue.

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