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James M. Dorsey

Jan 24, 2025, 7:22 PM

Trump has everyone running in circles when it comes to his Middle East policy

US President Donald J. Trump has foreign governments, domestic constituencies, journalists, and pundits running in circles as they attempt to identify his Middle East policy. The confusion is evident in contradictory responses to Mr. Trump’s election by some of his...

Jan 24, 2025, 4:04 PM

The current crisis: An attempt to achieve clarity

What's Clear It is absolutely clear that the captivity of our hostages under life-threatening conditions by ruthless terrorists constitutes a severe war crime under international law. Equally clear is the failure of both Israel and its allies worldwide to...

Jan 22, 2025, 11:47 PM

Getting Back on Track

In the aftermath of Oct 7, the extent of antisemitism was not generated, it was exposed. The anti-Israel elite universities, the media, and the usual gaggle of Marxist inspired antisemites of the BDS, CRT, and DEI gulags were newly...

James M. Dorsey

Jan 22, 2025, 11:07 PM

US-backed Israeli efforts to curb freedom of expression are likely to backfire

US President-elect Donald J. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu may soon diverge in their approaches to a resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Yet, the Trump administration is set, as a ceasefire takes effect in Gaza, to cement suppression...

Vincent James Hooper

Jan 21, 2025, 6:11 PM

Trump’s WHO Withdrawal: A Reckless Move for Global Health—and a Blow to Israel?

On January 20, 2025, on the very first day of his second term, former President Donald Trump decided to once again kick the United States out of the World Health Organization (WHO), halting American financial contributions and pulling personnel....

Michael Kushnick

Jan 21, 2025, 3:09 AM

The ICC is targeting Israelis and Americans. J Street is defending it.

Israelis are facing a serious threat from an unhinged international court, and J Street is rushing to the court’s defense. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has unilaterally expanded its mandate so it can investigate and prosecute Israelis. The ICC may...

Jan 21, 2025, 12:38 AM

Melania Trump: From US Immigrant to First Lady, a Story of Independent Success

Melania Trump’s journey exemplifies independence, perseverance, and success achieved through her own skills and hard work. Born on April 26, 1970, in Novo Mesto, Slovenia, Melania grew up in the small town of Sevnica. Her mother, Amalija Knavs, worked...

Jan 20, 2025, 1:26 PM

Get hip to your own hypocrisy

US President-elect Donald Trump watches fireworks at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, January 18, 2025, ahead of the 60th presidential inauguration. (AP Photo/ Matt Rourke)

Given the pragmatic and moral imperatives to stand together, US Jews on both sides need to stop their inflammatory, divisive rhetoric

Aryeh Schonbrun

Jan 20, 2025, 1:01 PM

A Self-Righteous Exile: An Israeli’s Critique of Modern Orthodoxy

Over the years, I’ve spent much time in many diverse and varied Jewish communities in the world. I’ve reaped the benefits of hospitality that international Judaism confers, but I’ve also had to surrender much of my individual political autonomy...

Jan 18, 2025, 2:36 AM

The hostage deal is far from perfect but it’s a moral obligation

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As reports continue to emerge about the anticipated hostage deal and ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, I feel deeply emotional as an Israeli who was born and raised in Israel, but has spent the past four years abroad representing...

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