Jacky Rosen visits Poland to discuss antisemitism, Holocaust issues

Syrian president blames Israel for diplomatic difficulties, rejects Trump push to send forces into Lebanon

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa blamed Israel for the difficulties in the bilateral relationship between Damascus and Jerusalem, and said that Israeli operations inside Syria and elsewhere in the region are making Israel less safe. Al-Sharaa also rebuffed President Donald Trump’s call for Syrian forces to move into Lebanon to help combat Hezbollah and the U.S.’... <a href="">Read More</a>

After holding out for weeks, Michigan AG Nessel endorses El-Sayed

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that she is endorsing Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan’s high-profile Senate contest, after having previously voiced reservations over his views on Israel and antisemitism. Nessel, a Jewish Democrat whose eight years in office will conclude at the end of December, made the announcement while appearing with El-Sayed... <a href="">Read More</a>

Michigan Jewish leaders urge Kamala Harris to appeal to El-Sayed on antisemitism, Israel

Michigan Jewish leaders on Tuesday urged former Vice President Kamala Harris — who is set to campaign with the party’s Senate nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, in Michigan this week — to appeal to El-Sayed on issues related to antisemitism and Israel. Meanwhile, one prominent Jewish Democratic leader and fundraiser in the state said that, without seeing... <a href="">Read More</a>

Trump talks tough on Iran, even as he predicts diplomatic deal after midterms

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he faces a “big decision” between making a deal with Iran and escalating military conflict, as he predicted the sides would reach an agreement following the midterm elections. “I have a big decision to make,” Trump told the U.N. General Assembly in New York, on the first day... <a href="">Read More</a>

Dana Nessel's 'kapo' concerns

This briefing explores high-stakes U.N. General Assembly diplomacy involving Iran, recent Middle East conflicts, U.S. political shifts, and ongoing efforts to address rising antisemitism globally.