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Pope Leo affirms commitment to fighting antisemitism in meeting with AJC leaders

In a meeting at the Vatican with American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch and other AJC leaders from around the country on Thursday, Pope Leo XIV pledged to combat antisemitism. “Rooted in our shared…

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Deadlocked dash to Israeli elections

This briefing covers critical political updates, including Israel's upcoming election, U.S. diplomatic concerns, antisemitism controversies, legal indictments, and significant business and technology news impacting global markets and security.

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Man arrested in Boca Raton for making death threat against Rep. Jared Moskowitz

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) said on Thursday that a constituent had been arrested in Boca Raton for making a death threat directed at the Florida congressman, the second such arrest since 2024. “A constituent of mine has just been arrested in Boca Raton, just a few miles from my house, for threatening my life,” Moskowitz... <a href="">Read More</a>

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Final Israeli polls point to stalemate ahead of Tuesday's election

The likeliest outcome of Israel’s upcoming election is a stalemate, according to the final polls ahead of next Tuesday’s election, with neither side — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc and the bloc opposing him, led by Gadi Eisenkot — projected to reach a majority of the Knesset. Israeli law prohibits the publication of new polls from... <a href="">Read More</a>

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U.S. experts split on Netanyahu's prospects ahead of Israel's election

Middle East policy experts offered differing assessments on Thursday of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s prospects in next week’s election, with some suggesting his political experience could carry him to another victory despite unfavorable polling, while others warned that neither his coalition nor the opposition may secure enough seats to form a government. Speaking at... <a href="">Read More</a>

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DMFI to spend $7 million to support Reps. Don Davis, Shomari Figures

Democratic Majority for Israel’s PAC announced on Thursday that it will spend $7 million to fund digital, television and radio ads supporting Reps. Don Davis (D-NC) and Shomari Figures (D-AL). Both districts were seen as longshots for Democrats after Republicans redrew the maps in North Carolina and Alabama to strongly favor the GOP in both... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2026/10/brad-lander-stop-the-settlements-act-west-bank-trip-idf/">Read More</a>

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