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In Netanyahu’s triumphal moment, the heartbreak and disdain of the outside world creeps in
WASHINGTON — The joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday, at times, felt like Benjamin Netanyahu’s happy place: The Israeli prime minister got more than 40 standing ovations for an hourlong speech extolling the necessity of… Continue Reading
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Donald Trump thanks Mahmoud Abbas for concern after assassination attempt
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump told Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian Authority president, that it was “so nice” to get his good wishes after Trump survived an assassination attempt, a notably friendly gesture ahead of a meeting… Continue Reading
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In speech to Congress, Netanyahu says Israel ‘will not relent’ until it defeats Hamas
In a defiant speech to the U.S. Congress, Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue fighting in Gaza until Israel achieves “total victory” over Hamas and, in the face of virulent opposition at home and abroad, argued that the war… Continue Reading
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Trump fundraiser drops Candace Owens after backlash over her embrace of antisemitism
An upcoming fundraiser for Donald Trump dropped far-right commentator Candace Owens from its guest lineup Tuesday, following blowback over Owens’ record of embracing antisemitic rhetoric and Holocaust denial. The fundraiser on… Continue Reading
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Donald Trump once again says he is ‘amazed’ Jews who support Israel vote for Democrats
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump again said he finds it “amazing” American Jews vote for Democrats and said many do not like Israel, an accusation that has infuriated Jewish groups in the past and that Trump made shortly before… Continue Reading
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Mark Kelly, a potential Harris VP pick, has a Jewish spouse with a striking story: Gabby Giffords
WASHINGTON — Gabrielle Giffords is known for breaking barriers. But the former congresswoman may soon be in a position to continue a tradition: Jewish spouse to a vice president. That’s because Giffords, who is out front… Continue Reading
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Here’s why Jews are excited — and nervous — about a Democratic ticket that could include another Jew
In a 1974 novel by the Jewish writer Wallace Markfield, a character quips, “The time is at hand when the wearing of prayer shawl and skullcap will not bar a man from the White House — unless, of course, the man is… Continue Reading
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Kamala Harris’ backers say she understands Jews and Israel. Her critics fear her stance on Gaza.
WASHINGTON — Coming down the stairs in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City in 2017, Kamala Harris saw the Western Wall and knew what she had to do. Harris, then a California senator, reached into her pocket and pulled… Continue Reading
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What Jews should know about the Kamala Harris veepstakes
One day after President Joe Biden ended his campaign, leading Democrats have coalesced around Vice President Kamala Harris — and begun speculating about her running mate. At least two Jewish governors are thought to be top… Continue Reading
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Biden’s exit positions Doug Emhoff to become the first Jewish White House spouse
Joe Biden’s decision to end his presidential campaign and endorse Kamala Harris could make American Jewish history: If Harris is nominated and wins, her husband Doug Emhoff would be the first Jewish spouse in the White… Continue Reading