In new book, Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib argues Hamas has held Palestinian population hostage for 20 years

Unpacking the tactical dispute between Mike Rogers’ campaign and AIPAC

The debate over AIPAC’s involvement in the high-stakes Michigan Senate race is drawing renewed attention after an Axios report outlined a request from allies of former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI) for the pro-Israel group’s super PAC to lay low for the general election. The Rogers campaign advisors suggested instead that the group transfer money for... <a href="">Read More</a>

Hasan Piker says Jews who support Israel are inviting violence

Antisemitic social media influencer Hasan Piker, who has campaigned with a number of progressive Democratic candidates this year, said on his Twitch stream last week that American Jews who express support for Israel are inviting violence against themselves.&nbsp; In his commentary, Piker added that Jews who tie their “entire identity” to Israel, which he referred... <a href="">Read More</a>

Barrack says Israel is occupying Golan Heights, in spite of U.S. recognition

U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack, who also serves as the U.S. special envoy for Syria, on Friday described Israel as occupying the Golan Heights, despite the U.S.’ recognition of Israeli sovereignty in the region. “In the Golan with Syria —&nbsp;they still occupy the Golan against the [United Nations] resolutions, against all of the international order which has said the Golan is Syria’s,” Barrack said during an appearance on commentator Mario Nawfal’s livestreamed show. Barrack’s comments did not address the U.S.’ 2019 recognition of the Golan Heights as sovereign Israeli territory&nbsp;— a decision made by President Donald Trump during his first... <a href="">Read More</a>

New ADL study: One antisemitism education lesson reduces belief in anti-Jewish conspiracy theories

One 45-minute lesson on contemporary antisemitism can meaningfully cut teenagers’ belief in antisemitic conspiracy theories, according to a new study by the Anti-Defamation League.&nbsp; The study evaluated 372 middle and high school students across nine schools in a North Carolina school district between September and November 2025, finding that students who received the lesson, titled... <a href="">Read More</a>

Sen. Rick Scott takes aim at Turkey over Israel tensions

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) blasted Turkey this week over its continued hostility toward Israel, calling on the U.S.’ NATO ally to stop targeting Israel and working with terrorist groups. “We all know that Turkey likes cozying up to terrorists and supporting Israel’s and America’s enemies,” Scott said Friday, in response to a Turkish request for... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2019/08/over-the-middle-the-republican-receiver-tackling-bipartisanship/">Read More</a>