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Pro-Israel leaders encouraged by Brian Hook’s role on State Department transition team

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 8 Nov

Pro-Israel leaders express optimism over Brian Hook's involvement in the State Department transition team under President-elect Trump.

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Americans should know that Hamas and Hezbollah are backed by the Iranian regime

Israel: State of a Nation · 31 Oct

Peter Berkowitz, former Director of Policy Planning at the State Department, underscores the critical point that Hamas and Hezbollah receive backing from the Iranian regime.

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State Secrets | Peter Berkowitz on How Foreign Policy Is (Un)Made Inside the State Dept

Israel: State of a Nation · 28 Oct

Peter Berkowitz, former Director of Policy Planning at the U.S. State Department, offers an in-depth exploration of the internal dynamics that shape American foreign policy, particularly in relation to Middle Eastern affairs.

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Arabian Dreams

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 2 Sep

Hirsh Henfield, a 33-year-old logistics professional from Cleveland, defied a State Department travel advisory to accomplish his goal of visiting every country in the Middle East, with Yemen being his final destination.

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U.S. Cuts Off Weapons to Israel // It’s Not the First Time

Rafael Medoff in Ami · 15 May

President Biden's recent decision to block some weapons shipments to Israel is not unprecedented, as five of his predecessors had also withheld arms from Israel in the past.

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State Department report cites ‘credible’ Israeli violations of international law, but recommends continuing military aid

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 13 May

A US State Department report highlighted credible violations of international law by Israel in its conflict with Hamas but advised against cutting defense aid to Israel, citing steps taken to minimize harm to civilians amid the challenges of fighting a group embedded among civilians in Gaza.

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State Department: Israel likely violated international law but still eligible for US military aid

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 10 May

The State Department released a report acknowledging that Israel likely violated international law in Gaza, pointing out incidents inconsistent with humanitarian law.

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Inside the State Department’s anti-Israel listening sessions

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 19 Apr

Amidst internal meetings at the State Department, concerns have been raised about U.S. policy towards Israel and Gaza, with some employees advocating for harsher actions against Israel.

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Police arrest son of prominent DC-area rabbi after alleged altercation with protesters outside Israeli Embassy

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 18 Apr

Ezra Weinblatt, the son of a well-known rabbi in the Washington D.C. area, was arrested after an altercation with protesters outside the Israeli Embassy, where he allegedly pushed individuals and damaged their sound equipment.

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Amid budget cuts, Congress boosts funding for antisemitism envoy

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 2 Apr

Congress recently increased funding for the State Department's special envoy to combat antisemitism, led by Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, from $1.5 million to $1.75 million, despite overall budget cuts in the department.

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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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Meet Yael Lempert, the Jewish-American ambassador in Amman

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 18 Mar

Yael Lempert, the Jewish-American ambassador in Amman, took office with a focus on diplomacy and cultural understanding, including shared priorities of economic growth and water security in Jordan.

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Senate declines to consider Bernie Sanders bill to review whether Israel follows US human rights law

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 17 Jan

The U.S. Senate has declined to consider a bill introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders to assess whether Israel is complying with U.S. human rights laws regarding the aid it receives.

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Josh Paul and Adam Ramer on the Cost of Conscience in Washington

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 25 Oct 2023

Josh Paul and Adam Ramer will be joining a Zoom call to discuss the cost of conscience in Washington.

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A Visa Program Exception for Israel - The US has admitted Israel into the Visa Waiver Program even though the country continues to discriminate against Palestinian American travelers.

Alex Kane in Jewish Currents · 3 Oct 2023

The US has admitted Israel into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), which allows Israeli citizens to travel to the US without visas.

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Another official disillusioned

Rafael Medoff in JNS · 14 Sep 2023

Martin Indyk, a former State Department official and ex-ambassador to Israel, expressed his despair and disillusionment over Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas's recent antisemitic speech justifying the Holocaust.

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Is There a Mole in the State Department? // Iran envoy Robert Malley faces the heat as an Iranian newspaper reveals disturbing details

Yossi Krausz in Ami · 6 Sep 2023

The latest controversy surrounding Robert Malley, the Biden administration's special envoy for Iran, raises concerns about a potential mole in the State Department.

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State Dept. condemns far-right Israeli minister for saying his right to travel is ‘more important than Arabs’ freedom of movement’

LMarkoe in Forward · 25 Aug 2023

The U.S. State Department has condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for his controversial statement that Jewish rights to freedom of movement in the West Bank are more important than those of Arab residents.

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Will the Peace Deal with the Saudis Ever Happen // Israel Waits for Washington’s Success

Yossi Krausz in Ami · 16 Aug 2023

The article discusses the potential peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel and the challenges in reaching an agreement.

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Here are the front-runners to be the new U.S. ambassador to Israel

BCohen in Forward · 13 Aug 2023

The Biden administration is in the process of selecting the next U.S. ambassador to Israel, despite expectations that the nomination would be delayed until after the 2024 elections.

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GOP senators accuse Biden of initiating an ‘antisemitic boycott’ of Israel for settlement policy change

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 11 Jul 2023

A group of Republican senators is threatening to block the confirmation of administration nominees unless the State Department rescinds a ban on US scientific research projects in Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

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State Dept. diversity chief: First Amendment protects diplomat with racist, antisemitic blog

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 27 Jun 2023

The U.S. State Department faces a dilemma as diplomat Fritz Berggren, known for operating a racist and antisemitic blog, remains employed due to First Amendment protections despite calls for his dismissal.

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Disinfo Dictionary

The Editors in Tablet · 28 Mar 2023

The "Disinfo Dictionary" provides brief descriptions of various terms related to disinformation, censorship, and government control over media and information.

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At Lipstadt’s long-delayed confirmation hearing, Republicans double down on holding it up

Forward · 8 Feb 2022

Deborah E. Lipstadt faced a long-delayed confirmation hearing for the position of antisemitism envoy, with Senate Republicans challenging her qualifications based on a tweet accusing Sen. Ron Johnson of white supremacy.

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Biden's Freezing Out Bibi

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 16 Feb 2021

The text raises questions about Joe Biden's recent anti-Israel personnel decisions at the State Department and his refusal to engage with Benjamin Netanyahu.

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