Ron Kampeas is the former Washington bureau chief of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Ron Kampeas
By Ron Kampeas
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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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Politics Joe Biden’s exit ends an era of Democratic presidents with deep personal ties with Israel
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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Fast Forward What to expect when Benjamin Netanyahu comes to Washington
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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Politics Donald Trump accepts party nomination after a week in which Israel was extolled and isolationists were given center stage
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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Politics Republicans cheer Shabbos Kestenbaum, Harvard grad who is suing school over post-Oct. 7 antisemitism
As he prepared to take the stage at the Republican convention, Kestenbaum said he felt lonely in the party
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