Jacob Kornbluh is the Forward’s senior political reporter. Follow him on Twitter @jacobkornbluh or email [email protected].
Jacob KornbluhSenior Political Reporter
By Jacob Kornbluh
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Fast Forward What the election of Pierre Poilievre would mean for Canadian Jews and Israel
The Conservative leader poised to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister took a hitchhiking trip through Israel in his youth
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Fast Forward American Jews skeptical of Trump’s ability to combat antisemitism, new survey shows
Jewish People Policy Institute finds 32% of Harris voters say the U.S. is not providing enough support for Israel in Gaza war
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Fast Forward Trump names former foe to Middle East team
Morgan Ortagus, who served in the first Trump administration but has also fought with Trump, called it a ‘dream job’ to serve as deputy to Steve Witkoff
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Fast Forward In exit interview, Secretary of State Blinken reflects on U.S.-Israel tensions and the struggle for a ceasefire in Gaza
‘Hamas, when they saw Israel under pressure publicly, they pulled back,’ Blinken said
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Fast Forward Biden commutes most federal death sentences but leaves Tree of Life shooter on death row
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro called last year for the abolishment of the death penalty even for those committing the most heinous crimes
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Fast Forward Embattled NYC mayor touts crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests to Jewish journalists
Eric Adams said having Jews in senior roles in his administration is a ‘strong symbol’ amid rising antisemitism
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Fast Forward ‘We can never lose hope’: Biden’s message to Jewish community at his final White House Hanukkah party
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