Ron Kampeas is the former Washington bureau chief of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Ron Kampeas
By Ron Kampeas
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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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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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Israel’s war on Hamas left the White House facing pressure from both the pro-Israel right and the pro-Palestinian left
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Netanyahu is set to deliver a history-making fourth address to Congress — but there’s a lot that could yet get in the way
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Isolationism is being debated 'within our party, there’s no question about it,' said a prominent Republican Jewish leader
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Politics Parents of Israeli-American hostage Omer Neutra lead Republican convention in ‘Bring Them Home’ chant
Many speakers on Wednesday characterized Donald Trump as having super strength that would protect Israel
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As he prepared to take the stage at the Republican convention, Kestenbaum said he felt lonely in the party
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Politics Democratic Party platform boosts Israel funding, blames Hamas for war
The language should allay concerns among some pro-Israel groups alarmed at the increase in calls among some Democrats to suspend aid to Israel, but it will likely not put the matter to rest
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