Crude awakening — Trump opens Tehran's tap

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>

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>

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>

Mamdani amplifies attacks on AIPAC that drew outcry from Jewish groups

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani doubled down on his rhetorical assault on AIPAC on Monday, after Jewish groups over the weekend criticized his comments about the pro-Israel organization at a Thursday rally last week that they argued evoked classic antisemitic tropes. Mamdani defended naming AIPAC among the “monsters who move dark money,” maintaining that... <a href="">Read More</a>