Jewish studies scholar argues modern-day antisemitism akin to 1950s-era discrimination in new book 

Ron Dermer: Israel has responsibility to expose foreign actors fomenting antisemitism

Former Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer said Israel should deploy its intelligence and cyber capabilities to help combat rising antisemitism around the world, arguing that the Jewish state is not currently doing enough to protect diaspora communities facing growing threats.&nbsp; In an interview with Jewish Insider on Wednesday while he was in New York City to speak at Yeshiva University and the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, Dermer, a longtime confidant of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a former member of Israel’s war Cabinet, said Israel has a responsibility to go beyond public diplomacy and use its intelligence capabilities to... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2026/11/trump-netanyahu-deal-end-aid-to-israel/">Read More</a>

Trump directs Vance away from Iran negotiations, toward domestic issues

President Donald Trump on Thursday appeared to pull Vice President JD Vance away from the Iran portfolio, directing him to focus “complete and total” attention on domestic issues while declaring that the United States no longer needs a deal with Tehran, despite the president’s recent optimism about reaching an agreement. “I have asked Vice President... <a href="">Read More</a>

Van Hollen eyes bid to chuck Chuck

This Daily Kickoff explores controversies surrounding political hires, evolving Senate committee leadership, Democratic internal divisions, and the latest updates on Israel-related policy and global events.

Van Hollen's possible bid to oust Schumer spotlights Democratic rift over Israel

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), a strident critic of the U.S.-Israel relationship, is mulling a bid to challenge Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for the role of majority leader in the next Congress —&nbsp;a move that, at this point, seems unlikely to succeed. Van Hollen told reporters on Tuesday he is “actively listening to... <a href="">Read More</a>

Eisenkot warns Netanyahu against launching war during coalition talks

Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that starting a major security operation while coalition talks are ongoing would violate the public’s trust, and sought to compel Netanyahu to brief him on national security. Eisenkot sent Netanyahu a letter on Wednesday demanding that he “act with national responsibility at this sensitive time.... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2026/11/gop-senators-reject-vances-iran-war-blame/">Read More</a>