Philissa Cramer
By Philissa Cramer
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Fast Forward Hamas picks Gaza’s Yahya Sinwar to replace slain political leader Ismail Haniyeh
Sinwar is seen as the mastermind of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel
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Fast Forward Jewish wrestler Amit Elor wins gold for US in Paris Olympics, extending 5-year undefeated streak
Elor, 20 and the daughter of Israeli immigrants, is the youngest-ever American wrestler to win a gold medal
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Fast Forward Israel braces for another Iranian attack, with defense axis still being assembled
“We are in strong readiness for defense in the air, at sea and on land, and we are preparing for any sudden threat,” an IDF spokesman said
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Fast Forward US women’s foil squad — including 2 Jewish fencers — takes gold in Paris Olympics
Also on Thursday, Israel took home its first medals of this Olympics, in men’s and women’s judo
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Politics Harris veepstakes watch: Tim Walz’s record on Israel, Holocaust education and antisemitism
Walz’s backers say he would be a strong running mate because of his folksy manner, popularity in a Midwestern battleground state and many friends in Congress
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Fast Forward ‘Wait for severe punishment’ billboard goes up in Tehran as Khameini reportedly orders attack on Israel
The poster of the slain Hamas leader features an admonition in Hebrew
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News Israel’s assassination of Ismail Haniyeh was a blow to Hamas — and who else?
A rare unambiguous “mission accomplished” moment in the fight against Hamas could make things harder for some Israelis
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Fast Forward Turkey’s Erdogan threatens to invade Israel, in escalation of harsh rhetoric over Gaza war
Erdogan’s comments were especially notable because Turkey is part of NATO, the international alliance of Western nations
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