Collins accuses Platner of antisemitism, defends support for Israel

Starmer’s resignation puts Burnham’s record on Israel, antisemitism in the spotlight

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, setting up a leadership battle within the Labour Party and raising the question of how his likely successor will deal with one of the issues that brought Starmer to office in the first place: combating antisemitism. Starmer was elected as leader of the Labour Party... <a href="">Read More</a>

Collins accuses Platner of antisemitism, defends support for Israel

Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) accused Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner of antisemitism and defended her support for Israel in a Fox News interview on Monday. “I remain a very strong supporter of Israel, the one democracy in the Middle East, our true ally in the Middle East,” Collins said when asked about increasing hostility... <a href="">Read More</a>

Middle East experts warn Trump administration is surrendering leverage with Iran oil waiver

Former White House officials and Middle East experts are expressing concern over the Trump administration’s move to lift sanctions on Iranian oil sales through August, warning that Tehran will gain significant revenue it could use for malign activities before it demonstrates concrete progress on its diplomatic commitments. On Monday, the U.S. Treasury Department issued a... <a href="">Read More</a>

Crude awakening — Trump opens Tehran's tap

This briefing covers the Montreal shooting, U.S.-Iran negotiations regarding Lebanon and nuclear inspections, Netanyahu's military directives, and major political shifts affecting Israel and the Middle East.

Three killed in shooting attack near Jewish institutions in Montreal

At least three people were killed in a shooting attack in Côte-des-Neiges, a heavily Jewish neighborhood in Montreal, Canada. A civilian, a police officer and the suspect were confirmed dead by Montreal police, while one other police officer was seriously injured but in stable condition. Police urged residents to shelter in place, lock their doors... <a href="">Read More</a>