Category Archives: Israel & Middle East

“An associate of Ahmadinejad told the NYT that the Americans viewed Mr. Ahmadinejad as someone who could lead Iran and manage “Iran’s political, social, and military situation””

JPOST Israel, US early war goals sought to reinstate Iran’s Ahmadinejad as leader, NYT reports Maya Zanger-Davis May 20, 2026 Israel and the United States went into Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury with the goal of reinstating former Iranian … Continue reading

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“In his concession speech, Massie took a dig at Gallrein for his support for Israel: “I would have come out sooner but I had to call my opponent and concede and it took a while to find Ed Gallrein in Tel Aviv”

JNS Trump-backed former Navy SEAL beats Massie in Kentucky Republican primary Andrew Bernard and Menachem Wecker May 19, 2026 Ed Gallrein, a former U.S. Navy SEAL who drew support from U.S. President Donald Trump, defeated Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) in … Continue reading

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“Emerging MAGA fractures carry significant implications for the future of the U.S.-Israel alliance and GOP efforts to keep together President Trump’s coalition”

POLITICO Poll: MAGA is largely aligned with Israel as GOP divides deepen Lisa Kashinsky and Erin Doherty May 16, 2026 The Republican Party is starting to splinter over support for Israel — and President Donald Trump’s most loyal supporters are … Continue reading

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“Thursday marks the start of the holiday that transformed freedom into purpose — and created the foundations of Jewish civilization”

FUTURE OF JEWISH The Day the Jews Agreed to Become Jews Joshua Hoffman May 21, 2026 …Shavuot, which starts Thursday evening and ends at nightfall on Saturday, marks the moment the Jews agreed to become something far more demanding, far … Continue reading

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“Several left-wing European broadcasters and political actors spent years trying to pressure Eurovision organizers to ban Israel entirely”

ALGEMEINER Amid Conspiracy Theories, Eurovision Proves Ordinary People Are Still Willing to Treat Israel Fairly Micha Danzig May 18, 2026 For many Americans, Eurovision requires a brief explanation. It is a massive annual international music competition involving dozens of countries … Continue reading

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Bill Maher’s New Rules: No Jews, No News

JNS Bill Maher deserves praise, not gratitude, for telling the truth about Israel Ruthie Blum May 18, 2026 In his typically acerbic style of dry humor, comedian-pundit Bill Maher marked the 78th anniversary of Israel’s Declaration of Independence with a … Continue reading

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Spencer: “I see a correlation between those who believe absurd claims like dogs were trained to rape Palestinians and those who insist Israel committed genocide in Gaza”

URBAN WARFARE Absurd claims of dog rape and genocide John Spencer May 17, 2026 …Both claims collapse under scrutiny and under mountains of contrary evidence. One ignores biology and basic science, including the reality that dogs cannot rape humans in … Continue reading

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“France’s Jews are leaving en masse — again. The largest Jewish community in Europe is shrinking as antisemitism, Islamist violence, and institutional denial drive thousands to question whether modern-day France is safe for Jews”

FUTURE OF JEWISH France’s Jews are leaving en masse — again. Melissa Brodsky May 16, 2026 …France has a Holocaust memorial, as well as official days of remembrance. French politicians give speeches about never again. The Republic has a full … Continue reading

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Civil Commission on October 7 Crimes by Hamas Against Women and Children documents new details about crimes of a sexual nature committed by terrorists against hostages”

ISRAEL HAYOM (by agreement with JNS) New findings on Oct. 7 reveal sexual abuse of minors Neta Bar May 12, 2026 A new document published by CNN and compiled by the Civil Commission on October 7 Crimes by Hamas Against … Continue reading

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Friedman: “The Kristof column reflects a broader shift in modern journalism: a media culture that, in his view, has traded its credibility to become “a weapon in the fight for justice”

FREE PRESS How ‘The New York Times’ Laundered a Conspiracy Matti Friedman and Dan Senor May 14, 2026 On Monday, The New York Times published an opinion column by Nicholas Kristof titled “The Silence That Meets the Rape of Palestinians.” In … Continue reading

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