Global pressure campaign forces Israeli shift on Gaza aid

New defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan concerns U.S. national security experts

A coalition of Sunni regional powers signed a historic joint defense pact on Friday, but national security experts expressed deep unease over the arrangement, arguing that it reflects U.S. shortcomings in the Middle East while raising serious questions about its practical military feasibility. The agreement, dubbed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, was signed in the... <a href="">Read More</a>

American Psychological Association postpones vote recognizing Jewish representation

The American Psychological Association delayed its vote on Friday to recognize the Association of Jewish Psychologists within its organization, marking the second time this year the organization has postponed the decision to recognize Jewish representation in the organization.&nbsp; The APA has six official ethnic associations, representing Arab Americans, Black psychologists and Asian-Americans, among other minority groups. Proponents of the proposed Jewish group within the APA argue that Jewish psychologists deserve to be included as well, especially given the rise of antisemitism within the organization.&nbsp; On Friday, the Anti-Defamation League and the American Jewish Medical Association condemned APA’s decision to postpone the... <a href="">Read More</a>

Haley Stevens says Jewish voters need 'to make a personal and private decision’ in Michigan Senate race

In her first cable news interview since her Senate primary loss on Wednesday morning, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) told CNN that Jewish voters who are concerned about Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed’s hostility towards Israel are “going to have to make a personal and private decision” as to who to support in November.  Stevens also... <a href="">Read More</a>

Mike Rogers begins outreach to Michigan Democrats after El-Sayed’s Senate nomination

In a video message directed at disaffected moderates, Rogers said ‘the fight is far greater than just left versus right. The fight is for the very soul of our nation’

Trump's not-so-straight strait talk

This Daily Kickoff explores concerns over Iran deal negotiations, the emergence of new Jewish-focused literary publishers, ongoing Middle East diplomacy, and upcoming special election races.