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Progressive US Jews call for Israel’s opposition bloc to welcome Arab parties
(JTA) — Liberal U.S. Jewish leaders are urging Israel’s opposition parties to abandon their campaign promises and join hands with Arab parties in order to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Following Tuesday’s vote, Netanyahu’s bloc was projected to win 53 seats in the Knesset, Israel’s legislature, while the camp of his main rival, Gadi Eisenkot,…
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Jewish Floridians chew over the pros and cons of Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon
(JTA) — BOCA RATON, Fla. – Over a bagel with cream cheese and lox, Ron, a Jewish South Florida attorney, admitted that he hasn’t quite figured out his ballot. Seated at Flakowitz Bagel Inn, a New York-style Jewish deli nestled in a Boca Raton parking lot, Ron — who declined to share his last name…
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Humanitarian Lifeline Targeted: Houthi Strike Shuts Down Vital Aden Airport
A critical airport serving as the main entry point for aid and supplies in southern Yemen was targeted by Houthi forces on Wednesday, plunging the impoverished nation deeper into conflict. The attack occurred shortly after the Iran-aligned group issued an evacuation advisory for the facility, which is crucial for the internationally recognized, Saudi-supported government operating…
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Israeli Political Landscape Stuck in Deadlock Amid Tight Seat Count
Israel’s political future remains suspended in uncertainty as the latest electoral figures reveal a deep and complex deadlock. Despite high voter turnout, neither major political bloc has secured the necessary majority to form a government, leaving the nation facing a profound constitutional and political crisis. The Central Elections Committee’s count, based on 85.6 percent of…
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Van Jones Urges Moral Clarity Against Rising Antisemitism and Division
Civil rights activist and political commentator Van Jones recently delivered a powerful message at the American Friends of Magen David Adom gala, issuing a stark warning about the corrosive influence of antisemitism. Jones argued that targeted hatred is actively working to fracture the historic bonds between Jewish and Black communities, particularly by attempting to manipulate…
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Baghdad’s Neutrality Tested as Iranian Proxies Challenge State Authority
Iraq’s delicate diplomatic balancing act is facing severe strain as armed factions operating within the country have publicly aligned themselves with Iran’s regional adversaries. Despite Baghdad’s official commitment to avoiding any involvement in a wider conflict involving Tehran, Washington, and Israel, the increasing assertiveness of pro-Iranian militias is raising serious concerns about the nation’s ability…
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Deadlock in Israel: Political Leadership Faces Crisis as Election Results Fall Short of Majority
Israel’s political landscape is entering a period of intense uncertainty following the release of preliminary election results, which indicate a profound legislative deadlock. President Isaac Herzog has issued a strong plea to political figures, urging them to find a path toward a stable government and actively prevent the nation from facing another round of voting.…
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Diplomatic Deadlock Deepens as US Military Posturing Escalates in Persian Gulf
High-stakes negotiations aimed at de-escalating the tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel have stalled, even as military threats from Washington intensify. Qatar recently introduced a seven-day framework designed to foster reciprocal confidence-building measures between the parties. However, the initiative met strong resistance from Tehran, which dismissed the proposal as containing ‘unacceptable ideas’ and…
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Could a foie gras ban remove chopped liver from the deli menu?
Could an effort to defend ducks and curb the cruelty that some believe creates foie gras accidentally outlaw a favorite staple in Jewish delis? One Jewish resident of Washington D.C. fears that could be the case. A measure on the ballot in Washington next Tuesday would bar the sale or distribution of “any fattened bird…
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DSA to LA mayoral favorite Nithya Raman: BDS or our endorsement — pick one
When Nithya Raman told Jewish Angelenos last month that she believed the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement was a “legitimate” form of protest, she didn’t go far enough for the Democratic Socialists of America, whose national leadership threatened to expel her for not championing the Israel boycott outright. The organization’s staunchly anti-Zionist politics have long…
