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News J Street says Israel should fund its own defense
The move coincides with a push by progressive Democrats push to restrict or end U.S. military aid, including Iron Dome missile interception
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Fast Forward US funding for Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system used to enjoy bipartisan support. Not anymore.
The liberal pro-Israel lobby J Street joined AOC, Ro Khanna and others in arguing Israel should fund its own defense
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News Brad Lander joins call to end U.S. aid to Israel, in quest to replace Rep. Dan Goldman
Following AOC's lead, the Jewish New York Democrat says he now seeks to end Iron Dome defense funding, citing Israel’s war conduct
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Fast Forward 60% of Americans have an unfavorable view of Israel, up sharply since 2022, survey shows
The survey found that 56% of U.S. Jews have little or no confidence in Benjamin Netanyahu
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Fast Forward Attacker killed in gunfight outside closed Israeli consulate in Istanbul
Turkish officials said the man killed had "connections with a terrorist organization that exploits religion."
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Exclusive Mahmoud Khalil wants to reassure you
The Columbia protest leader on Hamas, Zionism and why Jews shouldn’t fear a 'free Palestine'
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News Israel antiwar protests spur intensifying government crackdown
Arrests have put a spotlight on a small but steadily growing opposition demonstrating in Tel Aviv and other cities against the Iran war
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Fast Forward Seder under sirens: Israelis mark Passover in the shadow of war with Iran
"It’s certainly not the worst conditions for a seder our people have had to endure,” one Israeli said
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Fast Forward Trump-backed Oklahoma congressional candidate supports Israel — and says the Antichrist will be Jewish
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Fast Forward Trump says he plans to talk to Hezbollah amid Iran peace efforts
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Fast Forward American Jewish leaders across the political spectrum express alarm at Trump’s Iran deal