Aiden Pink is the Deputy News Editor for the Forward. Contact him at [email protected] or on Twitter, @aidenpink.
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By Aiden Pink
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Fast Forward Hamas, ISIS Fight Over Credit For Jerusalem Terror Attack
The terror groups ISIS and Hamas both took credit for a pair of terror attacks in Jerusalem on Friday, then sparred over who truly was responsible. Israeli police officer Hadas Malka, 23, was stabbed to death and three others were wounded during attacks on security forces at the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City by…
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Fast Forward Trump’s Financial Disclosure Form Shows Israeli Potato Vodka Company
President Trump’s financial disclosure form, released on Friday by the Office of Government Ethics, contained information about a series of Trump-owned companies that distribute kosher-for-Passover vodka for the Israeli market. The 98-page form states that Trump Drinks Israel LLC and Trump Drinks Israel Member Corp are inactive, though the form also noted that Trump served…
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Fast Forward Report: Special Counsel Investigating Jared Kushner’s Business Dealings
The finances and business dealings of presidential advisor/son-in-law Jared Kushner are being investigated by Special Counsel Robert Mueller as part of the official inquiry into Russia’s role in the 2016 presidential election, the Washington Post reported Thursday. It was previously reported that investigators were looking into Kushner’s December meetings — which were not originally disclosed…
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Fast Forward French Pres. Macron Wants France To Be A ‘Start-Up Nation’ — Sound Familiar?
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that he would pursue business and technological policies to help France become a “start-up nation” — a phrase frequently used to describe Israel and its entrepreneurial high-tech culture. I want France to be a start-up nation. A nation that thinks and moves like a start-up. #VivaTech pic.twitter.com/rCV2Yz0sNw —…
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Israel News Can Jewish Groups Fight Bigotry Together — While Clashing On Israel?
Jewish organizations are scrapping publicly about whether they can work together on combating anti-Muslim bigotry after a statement made Monday by the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League. Jonathan Greenblatt told the Algemeiner on Monday that he was “deeply upset” and “troubled” after discovering that a public statement his organization had signed last week condemning discrimination…
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Fast Forward Jeff Sessions Refers To Trump Speech At ‘Jewish AIPAC Event’ In Contentious Hearing
Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ testimony on Tuesday before the Senate Intelligence Committee was highly contentious, as the Justice Department chief refused to answer numerous questions about conversations with President Trump and frequently stated that he did not recall alleged meetings with Russian officials. But he did explain that he went to see a Trump speech…
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Fast Forward Meet Jared Polis, Gay Millionaire Cannabis Advocate Running For Colorado Governor
Five-term Democratic Rep. Jared Polis, the first openly gay person elected to Congress, announced on Sunday that he is running for Governor of Colorado in 2018. Here’s what you need to know about one of Congress’ most notable characters: He’s an incredibly successful businessman: Polis, one of the wealthiest members of Congress, founded an internet…
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Fast Forward WATCH: Chuck Schumer Mocks Trump For ‘Weirdest Cabinet Meeting Ever’
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer took another opportunity to needle President Trump on Monday, tweeting out a spoof of Trump’s first full Cabinet meeting, where officials battled to lavish praise on the embattled leader. The meeting largely consisted of high-level government officials sucking up to the president as Trump looked on in silent approval, a…
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