Ron Kampeas is the former Washington bureau chief of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Ron Kampeas
By Ron Kampeas
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Fast Forward Martin Indyk, blunt spoken diplomat who longed for Arab-Israeli peace, dies at 73
Indyk may be the only diplomat to have the distinction of publicly enduring anti-Jewish slurs from both Israeli and Arab officials
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Politics Kamala Harris condemns antisemitic slogans among protesters of Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech
The statement is Harris’ first on antisemitism since she launched her bid this week for the presidency
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Politics In its first ad targeting Kamala Harris, Republican Jewish Coalition slams her absence from Netanyahu speech
The voice-over in the ad mispronounces Harris’s first name four times. RJC’s CEO said focusing on the pronunciation of her name was “inside baseball nonsense"
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Fast Forward Biden lists ending the Israel-Hamas war as a top priority for his last 6 months in office
Biden made the comment during his first public address since deciding to end his reelection bid
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Politics Donald Trump once again says he is ‘amazed’ Jews who support Israel vote for Democrats
The comment comes days ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned meeting with Trump and as Netanyahu attempts to repair ties with Democrats
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Politics Donald Trump thanks Mahmoud Abbas for concern after assassination attempt
Trump extended a notably friendly gesture to Abbas ahead of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who wants to marginalize the Palestinian leader
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Fast Forward After uncertainty, Benjamin Netanyahu secures meetings with Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
Meanwhile, Netanyahu’s arrival in Washington has come with protests, including potentially by lawmakers planning to boycot his speech to Congress
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Politics Kamala Harris’ backers say she understands Jews and Israel. Her critics fear her stance on Gaza.
Progressives in the Democratic Party say they hope Harris’ elevation means a leftward shift on Israel policy. Those who know Harris say her support for Israel is longstanding
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