Us Israel Relations

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Biden’s mixed messaging on Israel confuses friends and foes alike

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 5 Jun 2024

President Joe Biden's statements regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions during the conflict with Hamas have led to confusion and mixed messaging.

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Nothing about American arms policy toward Israel makes sense

Eric Alterman in Forward · 4 Jun 2024

The article discusses the complexities of American arms policy toward Israel, highlighting recent events where Biden temporarily withheld ammunition shipments to signal disapproval of Israeli actions in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Israel GPS - with special guest Fareed Zakaria

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 31 May 2024

Yonit and Jonathan discuss the diplomatic and military dynamics of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, featuring insights from geopolitical analyst Fareed Zakaria.

0 Politics Israel

Analysis: The risks and rewards of inviting Netanyahu to address Congress

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 23 May 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been invited to address a joint session of Congress, causing a divide among Democrats.

0 Politics Israel

Is Israel too reliant on US handouts?

Israel: State of a Nation · 22 May 2024

The video discusses the topic of Israel's dependency on financial aid from the US, with Michael Oren sharing insights on potentially reshaping the relationship between the two countries.

0 Politics Israel

‘With God’s help’ Trump will be reelected, top GOP lawmaker Elise Stefanik tells Israel’s Knesset in partisan speech

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 19 May 2024

During a speech at Israels Knesset, Republican congresswoman Elise Stefanik expressed a desire for Gods help in reelecting Donald Trump, drawing contrast to past bipartisan Knesset speeches.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Right’s Anti-Israel Insurgents - A burgeoning anti-Zionist strain in the America First movement looks to capitalize on popular disaffection over Palestine for its own ends.

Ben Lorber in Jewish Currents · 15 May 2024

A growing anti-Zionist sentiment within the America First movement, as exemplified by Tucker Carlson’s interview with Palestinian Pastor Munther Isaac, is challenging historically unwavering support for Israel.

0 Politics History

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

Rafael Medoff in Ami · 15 May 2024

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.

0 Politics Israel

A Win for Hamas

Emes Ve-Emunah · 10 May 2024

President Biden's decision to withhold military support from Israel has shifted the bargaining power in favor of Hamas, as they now believe the U.S. will pressure Israel to withdraw from Gaza and they no longer need to negotiate for the release of hostages.

0 Politics Israel

Up In Arms - with Michael Milshtein

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 10 May 2024

Yonit and Jonathan explore the strained US-Israel relations as President Biden withholds military aid due to Israel's planned actions in Rafah, highlighting the complexities of international politics and military strategy.

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Who is behind Biden's sloppy approach to the Israel-Hamas war?

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 7 May 2024

The text discusses the perceived mismanagement by the Biden administration of the Israel-Hamas conflict, suggesting that the U.S., under Obama's influence, has taken an anti-Israel stance due to progressive ideology within the State Department.

0 Politics Communities

'The campus wars over Gaza suck. But they are not a violent, antisemitic nightmare'

Haaretz Weekly · 1 May 2024

Discussing the complex political and humanitarian issues surrounding the Gaza conflict, the podcast features insights from Ayelet Waldman about protests and aid efforts, and Amos Harel's assessment of strained Israel-US relations in negotiations with Hamas.

0 Ethics Politics

Chevruta: Understanding Aaron Bushnell’s Sacrifice

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 26 Apr 2024

Arielle Angel and Rabbi Lexi Botzum examine the provocative act of self-immolation by US Air Force member Aaron Bushnell, contrasting it with traditional Jewish concepts of sacrifice and martyrdom in sacred texts.

0 Politics Israel

Urgent Update: Iran Attacks

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 14 Apr 2024

Iran launched an unprecedented direct attack on Israel, which was intercepted by a multilayered defense system joined by several Arab nations and Western allies in support of Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Urgent Update: Iran Attacks

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 14 Apr 2024

Yonit and Jonathan discuss the first direct Iranian attack on Israeli territory, examining the implications of a new regional alliance involving Arab states alongside Western powers.

0 Politics Israel

V For Veto

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 29 Mar 2024

Yonit and Jonathan discuss the recent US abstention of a veto at the UN, signaling tensions between Israel and the US government under Netanyahu's leadership.

0 Politics Israel

What Do Americans Really Think About Israel? // A recent poll shows some light amid the darkness

Yossi Krausz in Ami · 27 Mar 2024

Despite recent criticism and PR challenges facing Israel in the US, a Pew Research Center survey suggests that Israel still enjoys more support among Americans than anticipated, with most Americans viewing Israelis more sympathetically than Palestinians.

0 Israel Politics

Everything is political and cynical.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 26 Mar 2024

The text discusses the political and cynical elements at play in various international responses to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Politics Israel

Biden and Harris throw Israel under the Gaza bus

New York in Jewish Chronicle · 25 Mar 2024

The US administration's recent actions regarding Israel and the Gaza conflict are causing controversy.

0 Politics Israel

What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Is Netanyahu an obstacle to victory?

What Matters Now · 21 Mar 2024

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the Israeli public's profound distrust of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid ongoing conflict with Hamas and the Palestinian Authority.

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The Biden Netanyahu Rift // A conversation with Dore Gold

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter in Ami · 13 Mar 2024

Dore Gold, a prominent American-born Israeli political scientist and diplomat, discusses the current strained relationship between US President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding their differing approaches to resolving conflicts like the Gaza war.

0 Politics Leadership

Succession: A Conversation With Yossi Cohen

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 8 Mar 2024

Yossi Cohen, former head of the Mossad, reflects on intelligence failures leading to the October 7 surprise by Hamas, the complexities of Israeli politics, and the challenges of Middle Eastern geopolitics.

0 Politics Israel

As Things Stand Now

Emes Ve-Emunah · 1 Mar 2024

The article discusses the challenges Israel faces in the media regarding its conflict with Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

Will the US recognize a State of Palestine? The Biden-Netanyahu gap deepens over plans for Gaza’s future.

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 24 Feb 2024

The US and Israel are at odds over recognizing a State of Palestine, with reports of a renewed push for a two-state solution by the Biden administration.

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The U.S. and Europe seem to be siding with Hamas.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 20 Feb 2024

The United States and Europe appear to be aligning with Hamas as they express discontent with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the conflict.

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