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As ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee could derail Trump's plans for the Middle East

Alex Lederman in Forward · 13 Nov

President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel could challenge Trump's goals of expanding the Abraham Accords, including achieving normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

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Trump nominates Mike Huckabee, evangelical hardliner, as U.S. ambassador to Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 12 Nov

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Mike Huckabee, a former governor of Arkansas and evangelical leader, as the U.S. ambassador to Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Yechiel Leiter, American-Israeli former settler leader who lost a son in Gaza, to serve as next Israeli ambassador to US

Luke Tress in JTA · 8 Nov

Yechiel Leiter, a former settler leader whose son was tragically killed in Gaza, has been appointed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the next ambassador to the United States.

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The limits of Biden’s lame-duck foreign policy

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 8 Nov

Amid his final days in office, President Joe Biden faces challenges in shaping a lasting foreign policy legacy in the Middle East.

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A nationalist religious group has swelled the ranks of Israel’s military

Yagil Levy in Forward · 18 Oct

The Hardal sector, a blend of ultra-Orthodox Haredi Judaism and nationalist ideology, is increasingly influencing the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) with potentially serious implications for Israel.

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Netanyahu's government is serving Iran’s strategy — not fighting it

Ephraim Sneh in Forward · 10 Oct

Ephraim Sneh critiques Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government for indirectly bolstering Iran's strategic goals rather than combating them.

0 Politics Israel

From Yeshiva to Court-Martial to Columbia Cease-Fire Cause

Rina Shamilov in Moment · 26 Aug

The article profiles Aharon Dardik, a young American Jew and conscientious objector who was court-martialed by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) for refusing to serve in a combat role.

0 Israel Politics

Why Israel Should Expand Its Borders

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 29 Jul

In a guest essay on the Future of Jewish newsletter, Nachum Kaplan argues that Israel should expand its borders to ensure security and prosperity for both Jews and Palestinians.

0 Politics Israel

The ICJ called Israel’s 57-year military rule of Palestinian land ‘illegal’. What happens next?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 23 Jul

The CJN Daily discusses the recent advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) condemning Israel's occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

0 Politics Israel

The ICJ called Israel’s 57-year military rule of Palestinian land ‘illegal’. What happens next?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 23 Jul

The International Court of Justice issued a non-binding ruling declaring Israel's control of the West Bank and East Jerusalem as illegal occupations, recommending Israel make reparations to Palestinians.

0 Israel Politics

What is the REAL reason for the West Bank wall? #israel #palestine #wall

Unpacked · 14 Jul

This YouTube video discusses the true motivation behind the West Bank wall despite the presence of gaps allowing thousands of Palestinians to cross daily.

0 History Politics

Why did Jews move to the West Bank? #israel #palestine #history

Unpacked · 30 Jun

The video delves into the reasons behind Israeli settlements in the West Bank following the 1967 6 Day War, highlighting historical, religious, and political factors at play.

0 Israel Politics

What would Donald Trump do in Gaza?

Jay Michaelson in Forward · 27 Jun

Progressives critical of President Biden's stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict have raised concerns that Donald Trump wouldn't differ significantly in his approach.

0 Israel Jewish Law

Turns out, Israel is not illegally occupying the West Bank.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 2 Apr

The article argues that Israel is not illegally occupying the West Bank, providing historical and legal background to support this claim.

0 Politics Israel

Israel’s critics aren’t interested in dialogue or compromise, they just want to hate

Daniel Finkelstein in Jewish Chronicle · 19 Mar

Daniel Finkelstein, an Associate Editor of The Times, highlights the challenges of engaging in dialogue and compromise when it comes to discussions surrounding Israel.

0 Politics Communities

Why did Israeli real estate shows become such a flashpoint for protests in Canada?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 11 Mar

Jewish real estate expos in Canada, traditionally incentivizing diaspora Jews to invest in Israeli properties, have sparked significant protests due to their focus on disputed territories.

0 Politics Education

A ceasefire is needed in Gaza. My college shouldn't call for one

Sascha Freudenheim in Forward · 5 Mar

The author, Sascha Freudenheim, expresses his refusal to sign a petition at Hampshire College calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, despite his criticism of Israel's actions in the region.

0 Israel History

What More People Should Know About the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 23 Feb

The text discusses several key points about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Communities

Ask Us Anything

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 9 Feb

Amidst ongoing discussions regarding the release of hostages and halting violence, Yonit and Jonathan explore the implications for Israel and Hamas and tackle insightful listener questions on the future of Gaza, the possibility of Israeli elections during wartime, and maintaining global Jewish unity.

0 Israel Politics

For God and country: War reignites fringe movement to resettle Gaza

Susan Greene in Forward · 31 Jan

A fringe movement of religious Israelis is advocating for the resettlement of Gaza as a strategic and biblical imperative, aiming to prevent future attacks by Hamas.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Day After….

Emes Ve-Emunah · 15 Dec 2023

The author discusses the options for what will happen after Hamas is eliminated in Gaza.

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Visiting Israel? Visit Palestine, too.

Ilana Sumka in Jewschool · 6 Jul 2023

The author reflects on their experience visiting Israel and Palestine as an American Jew.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Understanding Netanyahu’s new government - with Yaakov Katz

Call Me Back · 3 Jan 2023

This episode brings Yaakov Katz, Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post, to discuss the dynamics of Netanyahu's new government, its implications for Israeli politics, and recent UN developments involving Israel.

0 Politics Israel

'I am a Zionist': 5 key moments in Joe Biden’s relationship with Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 12 Jul 2022

The article explores five key episodes from President Joe Biden's long-standing relationship with Israel, highlighting both high-profile visits and interactions with Israeli leaders.

0 Politics Israel

Hello Biden, Bye Bye Boris - with special guest Peter Baker

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 8 Jul 2022

In a recent podcast episode, the hosts discuss President Biden's upcoming visit to Israel, where he will meet the new caretaker Prime Minister.

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