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  Israel’s reputation is in free fall. One radical change could help

  Pro-Israel groups must abandon the idea that criticism of Israel is verboten, and speak out against settler violence

  By Sruli Fruchter

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  As Trump officials cozy up to Germany’s far right, everything alt is neu again

  As AfD continues to court Trump and his MAGA movement, how worried should American Jews be?

  By Terrence Petty Nov 18, 2025 | 5 min read
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  A new scheme dishonoring victims of Oct. 7 — hatched by Israel’s own government

  Netanyahu won't stop trying to avoid accountability for a disaster that happened on his watch

  By Dan Perry Nov 17, 2025 | 4 min read

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• Dan Perry A new scheme dishonoring victims of Oct. 7 — hatched by Israel’s own government

  

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  A single arrest has thrown the battle for Israel’s soul into sharp relief

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  By Dan Perry Nov 12, 2025 | 4 min read
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  When Zionism was maligned at the UN, he fought for truth — what would he say today?

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  By Elliot Cosgrove Nov 11, 2025 | 4 min read
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  Sure, be mad I voted for Mamdani — I’m still just as Jewish (and Israeli) as you are

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