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Israel’s Syria strikes shine light on growing divide with U.S. over Middle East policy
The aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Syria earlier this week are shining a light on the growing divide between the United States and Israel over how to approach Damascus’ government and its…
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‘Recognize our humanity and our fear’: Jewish employees’ 2023 plea to Vox Media went unanswered
Not long after Hamas’ terror attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, members of a Jewish employee resource group at Vox Media, known as the Tribe, circulated a lengthy memo alleging several instances of bias against Israel in coverage by New York magazine, which was then a subsidiary, and Vox, the explanatory journalism site. The document offered... <a href="">Read More</a>
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At Massachusetts Senate debate, Markey touts early call for blocking Israel arms sales
Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) touted his early support for efforts to block certain U.S. arms sales to Israel during a Senate debate on Thursday with Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), who is challenging the Massachusetts senator for his seat. “Trump had Netanyahu’s back in his unbelievably unconscionable war against Gaza. And that’s why Bernie Sanders and... <a href="">Read More</a>
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Peltola campaign mum about whether she stands by her pro-Israel record in the House
Alaska’s closely watched Senate race, which will help determine the balance of power in the Senate, is set to pit a consistent — if rarely prominent — Democratic supporter of Israel against a prominent Republican national security hawk. Unlike in some other battleground races, the issue of Israel has rarely come up in the campaign. ... <a href="">Read More</a>
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AIPAC-backed Hernandez loses to progressive Wahab in California special election
Aisha Wahab, a progressive California state senator, narrowly defeated former local mayor Melissa Hernandez in a special election in California’s 14th Congressional District, and will replace former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) in the House. Hernandez was backed by more than $2.5 million in spending from the AIPAC-linked United Democracy Project super PAC, among other outside... <a href="">Read More</a>
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7mHochul tells Mamdani to stick to City Hall
This briefing covers key political developments, including primary election tensions, diplomatic maneuvers regarding Iran and the U.N., and the historic scheduling shift for Baltimore's Preakness horse race.