The far right is saying Jews don’t serve in the military — they’re wrong
An age-old antisemitic trope about Jews avoiding services reemerges as Israel and Iran are in conflict
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Trump envies the military spectacle that France perfected, but his ghoulish celebration is the complete opposite
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Opinion Pete Hegseth is targeting a Jewish American hero — who’s next?
Hegseth has drawn the ire of Harvey Fierstein and others for trying to rename a ship dedicated to Harvey Milk
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Opinion Nothing about American arms policy toward Israel makes sense
President Biden tried to use military aid to pressure Israel, and instead found himself in a political void — one Israel has exploited time and again
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News ‘An earthquake in Israel’: An Israeli expert discusses the end of the Haredi draft exemption
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Fast Forward Defense bill targets religious freedom group run by Jewish veteran
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Opinion I served in Afghanistan as an Army chaplain. Jewish wisdom can help us process what comes after withdrawal
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