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Pro-Palestinian protesters block Golden Gate bridge, roads across US

Published by AFP Los Angeles (AFP) – Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge on Monday, completely halting traffic for hours as part of a coordinated day of action against Israel’s war in Gaza. Aerial footage Monday morning showed stationary traffic in one direction on the iconic bridge, while lanes in the other direction […]

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A Time for Israel to Decide: Herzl or Rav Kook

Herzl and Rav Kook differ greatly in both their diagnoses of what ails the Jewish people, and their programs for what needs to be done. For Herzl the problem is antisemitism, and the solution is an internationally recognized Jewish state achieved through negotiations. For Rav Kook the problem is Exile and the solution is for Jews to return to the Land of Israel. [Rabbi Philip Graubart]

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Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Israelis’ Sense of Confidence, Optimism Go Up, Down as Peace Hopes Vanish

And so we try to stay optimistic and carry on as before as much as possible, but with the constant nagging awareness that the situation is probably going to go from bad to worse before there can be any improvement. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]

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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Lifestyles, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Trump Renews Threat To Iran After Attack On Israel: ‘You Will Suffer The Consequences, The Likes Of Which Few…Have Ever Suffered Before’

Published by Benzinga In the wake of Iran’s recent assault on Israel, former US President Donald Trump has revived his 2018 warning to Iran. What Happened: Trump reacted to Iran’s Saturday attack on Israel by reposting a 2018 tweet in which he cautioned the Iranian president of severe repercussions if the US was threatened again.

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Jewish Federations Summarize Results of Iran’s Attack on Israel

In what is being described as a remarkable military success, an international coalition, led by the US military, combined with Israel’s multi-layered and technologically sophisticated aerial defense systems, intercepted 99% of the arsenal fired, resulting in only one major injury. (Jewish Federations of North America)

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Attack brings Israel, Iran to brink of war as leaders urge restraint

Published by DPA International Iran’s direct and unprecedented attack on Israel brought the two nations to the verge of war on Sunday, as leaders around the world called for de-escalation amid fears of all-out war spreading in the Middle East. US President Joe Biden and the leaders of the seven leading democratic industrialized countries (G7)

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How Will Israel Respond?

In the moment, I’m writing while rockets and drones from Iran have just attacked Israel. The American president’s “Don’t” didn’t deter Iran from unleashing 300 drones, rockets, and missiles against “the little Satan,” Israel. Now is the time for Israel to switch from its defensive posture to an active offense against Iran. There will never be a more opportune time! [Steve Kramer]

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Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USA

Iran launches unprecedented strikes on Israel, risking wider conflict

Published by AFP Jerusalem (AFP) – Iran launched more than 200 drones and missiles on Israel in an unprecedented attack late Saturday, the Israeli army announced, in a major escalation of the long-running covert war between the regional foes. Iran’s proxies and allies also carried out coordinated attacks on Israeli positions as sirens sounded in

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Biden expects Iran to attack Israel ‘sooner than later’

Published by DPA International US President Joe Biden said on Friday he expects Iran to launch an attack against Israel “sooner than later.” He said he did not want to elaborate on what classified intelligence Washington had about Tehran’s plans. “We are devoted to the defence of Israel. We will support Israel. We will defend

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