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Fast Forward In major shift, all but 7 Senate Democrats vote to block weapons sales to Israel
Several Jewish moderates and likely 2028 presidential contenders newly voted for the resolutions
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Opinion Phasing out US subsidies for Israel’s military will strengthen our alliance — not end it
A lasting security partnership must be sustainable, and the status quo no longer is
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Fast Forward Israelis pause for a different kind of siren: the one marking Holocaust memorial day
Some Israelis described "emotional confusion" after weeks of war alerts
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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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Culture At Eurovision, Israel’s near triumph shows the limits of tolerance
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Opinion The profound internal contradiction that could spell doom for Hillel
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Sports An op-ed compared an NBA team to Israel as underdog success stories. Then the threats poured in.
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Fast Forward Talarico won’t campaign with Democratic House candidate who wants to open ‘a prison for American Zionists’
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