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Netanyahu’s political party says his claims of ‘election fraud’ are different from Trump’s

June 10, 2021Arsen Mayer

Netanyahu’s political party says his claims of ‘election fraud’ are different from Trump’s – Jewish Telegraphic Agency Skip to content Advertisement Advertisement

Evangelical supporters of Israel express concerns with their champion Netanyahu being ousted from power

June 10, 2021Arsen Mayer

WASHINGTON (JTA) — After a decades-long embrace that began when he first served as Israel’s prime minister in the 1990s, Benjamin Netanyahu’s evangelical allies are worried about a future without him. Jews who value the Christian alliance are worried, too, about a possible erosion of support among a critical pro-Israel sector should Netanyahu be forced […]

Young Zionist Jews say they’re fighting antisemitism on social media. What are they accomplishing?

June 10, 2021Arsen Mayer

NEW YORK (JTA) — Two weeks after the recent flareup of violence in Israel and Gaza, as fights over Israel and Palestine raged on social media, Julia Jassey wondered aloud whether any of her effort was worth it. Jassey, a student at the University of Chicago, has spent the better part of a year immersed […]

12 Jewish Democrats say grouping of Israel and the US with Hamas and the Taliban gives terrorists cover, call on Ilhan Omar to clarify

June 9, 2021Mark Hershlag

12 Jewish Democrats say grouping of Israel and the US with Hamas and the Taliban gives terrorists cover, call on Ilhan Omar to clarify – Jewish Telegraphic Agency Skip to content Advertisement Advertisement

Shira Haas gives life to a devastating illness in the decorated Israeli film ‘Asia’

June 9, 2021Arsen Mayer

(JTA) — Shira Haas, the Israeli actress who vaulted into superstardom with her roles in the TV series “Shtisel” and “Unorthodox,” has a track record of playing multifaceted characters. Nonetheless, she faced unprecedented challenges when making the new film “Asia,” which dominated last year’s Ophir Awards (the Israeli equivalent to the Oscars) and is seeing […]

Hamas was developing technology to jam Iron Dome system in bombed AP building, Israel says

June 8, 2021Arsen Mayer

Hamas was developing technology to jam Iron Dome system in bombed AP building, Israel says – Jewish Telegraphic Agency Skip to content Advertisement Advertisement

Israeli haredi publication blurs face of Labor Party’s female leader

June 7, 2021Arsen Mayer

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International Law and WMD Attacks on Israel

June 6, 2021David Leibermann

International Law and WMD Attacks on Israel By Prof. Louis René Beres EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In the years ahead, Israel could face the growing prospect of weapon of mass destruction (WMD) terrorism – i.e., attacks involving chemical, biological, or even nuclear weapons. In this connection, it is vital that Israeli officials do their utmost to prevent perfidious enemy manipulations […]

Netanyahu condemns incitement from ‘every side’ but also decries ‘election fraud’ as Israeli officials fear violence

June 6, 2021Arsen Mayer

(JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned violent rhetoric on “every side” of the political spectrum Sunday but also claimed that Israel’s incoming government, which will replace him, is the result of “the greatest electoral fraud in the history of the country.” Netanyahu’s speech came as the head of Israel’s Shin Bet security service […]

Rep. Ted Deutch blames Democratic colleagues who oppose Israel for spike in antisemitism

June 4, 2021Arsen Mayer

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