New PAC in Washington state backs ‘pro-Jewish candidates’ on Seattle school board

Iran's Claude cover

This Daily Kickoff explores geopolitical tensions, Anthropic's report on Iranian AI misuse, Netanyahu's upcoming NYC visit, and ongoing congressional support for U.S. aid to Israel.

Netanyahu’s U.N. visit presents test for Mamdani and NYPD

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trip to New York City for the U.N. General Assembly later this month is expected to set up political and logistical challenges for Mayor Zohran Mamdani, one of Netanyahu’s foremost U.S. critics, experts tell Jewish Insider — a challenge that protests, which Mamdani has tacitly encouraged, may only exacerbate. The... <a href="">Read More</a>

Anthropic report reveals Iran-linked actors used AI tools to target Jews, develop weapons

Anthropic disclosed in a new report released on Thursday that it had over the past eight months disrupted efforts by Iran and other state-aligned groups and actors to use the AI giant’s artificial intelligence tools for “malicious activity” such as tracking U.S. forces, developing weapons guidance software and waging “cognitive warfare” to spread propaganda. The... <a href="">Read More</a>

Assouline puts Tel Aviv on the coffee table at last

For the first time, luxury publisher Assouline is bringing its signature lens to Israel. Famous for transforming cities into vibrant $105 coffee table books, the French publisher just quietly launched Tel Aviv Spirit, featuring over 200 photographs of the Mediterranean metropolis.&nbsp; The muted rollout follows last month’s splashy launch of Beirut Habibi, another addition to... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2020/04/join-the-stars-and-creators-of-fauda-for-a-ji-webcast/">Read More</a>

GOP Reps. Kustoff, Goldman say Republicans want to see U.S. aid to Israel continue

LAS VEGAS —&nbsp;Jewish House Republicans said during the Republican Jewish Coalition’s leadership summit in Las Vegas earlier this month that there’s little appetite among Republicans to end U.S. aid to Israel as the two sides look toward the end of the current memorandum of understanding on military aid. They also said they do not have... <a href="">Read More</a>