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The global right is a threat to US Jews — but a natural home for Israelis
As a minority, American Jews understand the dangers of authoritarians and nationalists. As a ruling group, Israeli Jews see them as logical allies.
By
Yair Wallach
November 16, 2020
A moment of reckoning for American Jewish leaders
A spat over a comparison between present-day America and 1930s Germany showed the American-Jewish establishment is unequipped to protect its community.
By
Natasha Roth-Rowland
October 1, 2020
The GOP has mainstreamed white nationalist anti-Semitism
One year on from the Pittsburgh shooting, it's clear that the Trump administration and the GOP, along with their media boosters, have helped create the climate for lethal white nationalist anti-Semitism to thrive.
By
Ben Lorber
October 28, 2019
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‘White nationalism is killing us’: Jews protest Trump, Fox ahead of Pittsburgh anniversary
In the week leading up to the first anniversary of the white nationalist terror attack that killed 11 worshipers in a Pittsburgh synagogue, progressive Jewish groups take to the streets to send an unequivocal message to Donald Trump and Fox News. On the eve of the first anniversary of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, progressive Jews and…
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Natasha Roth-Rowland
October 25, 2019
When white nationalists ask Jews to condemn anti-Semitism
Two American-Jewish activists went to a Republican congressman's town hall and asked him if he would condemn his party's white nationalism and anti-Semitism. Instead, he pointed his finger at progressive women of color and touted his support for Israel.
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Ezra Oliff-Lieberman
October 18, 2019
Netanyahu’s Israel is a cauldron waiting for the next explosion
While Israel proceeds along its merry way, each day building more settlements and demolishing more Palestinian homes, it is far from being the secure and stable dream Netanyahu envisioned. By James J. Zogby For half of the past two decades Benjamin Netanyahu has served as prime minister of Israel. Whatever his ultimate fate (given the…
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The American Jewish allegiance to the Democratic Party is not as strong as it once was, nor as invulnerable as it may appear in the wake of Obama’s victory. Republicans can undermine it, but only if they revamp their party and realize that Israel is not the only issue that American Jews care about. By…
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Netanyahu attacks Obama again, claims White House rejected meeting request
Despite criticism at home and even from Defense Minister Barak, Netanyahu doubles down against the American president, on the eve of a close election. The public rift between the American administration and Israel is deepening: earlier today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched an unprecedented attack against the administration, stating that “the world has no right to…
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September 11, 2012
Romney uses Adelson’s free paper to criticize Obama
Israeli press criticizes Netanyahu for “putting all his money” on the Republican candidate. Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney gave two interviews to the Hebrew press prior to his visit to Israel: One to Haaretz, a low circulation paper read by the country’s liberal elite, and the other to Yisrael Hayom,the most widely read Israeli daily, owned by…
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July 28, 2012
Newt Gingrich: The most dangerous man in DC
There won’t be a real difference between another Obama term and a possible Romney presidency. But Gingrich – with his ties to the Israeli right, destructive track record from the 1990s and very personal connection to Netanyahu – could turn out to be a real nightmare Watching the American primaries makes for a mix of…
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January 22, 2012
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December 30, 2011
In the Bizarre US debate, head of Mossad, IDF chief, would have been “anti-Israeli”
Former head of Mossad, Meir Dagan, has called this week for the Israeli leadership to accept the Arab peace initiative. He has also ruled out an attack on Iran. According to almost every news source in Israel—from centrist Yedioth to Haaretz—Former head of Mossad coordinated his messages with former Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazy and…
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June 3, 2011
Poll: Netanyahu, US congress & AIPAC stand to the right of Israeli public
According to Maariv’s poll, 57 percent of Israelis accept the principles outlined in president Obama’s Middle East speech. By being more pro-Israeli than the Knesset, the US Congress indicates that the road to peace and justice in the region cannot pass through Washington In the morning following Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech before a joint session…
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