Tag: Trump Administration

Michael Caputo, a former Trump campaign official and current spokesman for the Department of Health and Human Services, made controversial tweets accusing George Soros and the Rothschild family of exploiting the pandemic for control and personal agendas.
David Simon, known for his work on shows like "The Wire" and "The Deuce," reflects on his adaptation of Philip Roth's novel "The Plot Against America," which imagines an alternate history where Charles Lindbergh, a hero and anti-Semite, becomes president and pushes isolationist and anti-Semitic policies.
Eli Kowaz discusses the borders outlined in the Trump administration's Peace to Prosperity plan with analyst Dan Rothem, based in Tel Aviv.
The Trump administration has revealed its Israeli-Palestinian plan, endorsing Israeli annexation of parts of the West Bank and restricting Palestinian territorial connectivity, diverging from past bipartisan policies.
The Trump administration's Israeli-Palestinian peace plan, long delayed, is now reportedly imminent, leading to speculation whether it is a genuine proposal or a political move against Netanyahu's rival, Benny Gantz.
On this episode of People of the Pod, Simone Rodan-Benzaquen discusses the French National Assembly's adoption of the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism.
The text discusses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's repeated mentions of annexing the Jordan Valley during Israel's election campaigns, potentially impacting Israel's security and relations with Jordan.
The author reflects on the significance of family meals during the High Holidays and the impact of reduced refugee entrance to America under President Trump, now allowing only 18,000 refugees in 2020.
With the Israeli elections approaching, the hosts discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu's push for annexation, the Trump administration's support for him, and Benny Gantz's views on territorial compromise.
Evan Gottesman discusses Israel's actions against Iranian proxies in Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq with Sima Shine from the Institute for National Security Studies.
Harriet Schleifer became the first female president of AJC, sharing her vision for the organization's future, succeeding John Shapiro.
In this podcast episode, Eli Kowaz discusses the Trump administration's workshop in Bahrain with Joel Braunold from ALLMEP, focusing on its implications.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss three main topics: The Blue & White party's dilemma of whether to attack the ultra-Orthodox, the Trump administration's Palestinian economic plan, and Tel Aviv's decreasing number of movie theaters.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron delve into important topics such as the dilemma facing Israel's Blue & White party on whether to criticize the ultra-Orthodox community, the Trump administration's plan to boost the Palestinian economy, and the decline of movie theaters in Tel Aviv.
The podcast discusses the "ultimate deal" plan proposed by the incoming Trump administration, focusing on its details and implications.
In the wake of the tragic Pittsburgh massacre in 2018, major Orthodox organizations unequivocally condemned the attack but hesitated to denounce white nationalism as its cause, with some attributing this reluctance to the Orthodox support for Trump and right-wing politics.
David A. Halperin and Michael Koplow analyze the potential effects of the Trump administration's proposed "Ultimate Deal" on Israeli elections.
Elan Carr has been appointed as the new anti-Semitism envoy by the Trump administration after a prolonged vacancy in the role.
Jamal Khashoggi, in his final column, highlighted the impact of state-controlled media in the Arab world and likened the situation to the current state of the U.S. press, which has been involved in influencing public opinion for political gain, similar to Middle East media operations.
The text discusses various important topics such as President Trump's decision to stop American aid for Palestinian refugees, the increase in homeschooled children in Israel, reflections on key events and figures of the previous year, and American rabbis' dilemmas in addressing Israel on Rosh Hashanah.
The Trump administration has decided to cut $200 million in aid intended for the Palestinians, following previous reductions in U.S. funding for Palestinian projects.
In a podcast hosted by Eli Kowaz and Evan Gottesman, Israel Policy Forum's Nimrod Novik discusses the Trump administration's peace plan and questions whether there is a backup plan in place.
During Passover, while Jews celebrated, Palestinians in Gaza protested at Israel's border, with Hamas terrorists firing on Israeli soldiers and attempting to breach the border fence, leading to Israeli responses and international attention.
In this AJC Passport discussion, the focus is on the Trump administration's approach towards Israel and the Arab-Israeli peace process during its first year.
US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has clarified a controversial statement denying Qatar's financial support for Hamas, after initially indicating otherwise in a memo to Congress.