End of Assad regime marks ‘fall of the Iranian axis,’ experts say
Dec 8, 2024 · With the stunning fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday, another branch of Iran’s “axis of resistance” to Israel has been eliminated, a positive development with strategic opportunities for Israel, though there are still risks to the Jewish state, experts told Jewish Insider.. The lightning-quick rebel takeover of Syria came after Israeli military achievements against Hamas ...
Heritage Foundation struggles to find partners in fight against ...
Oct 14, 2024 · The conservative think tank launched ‘Project Esther’ playbook to combat antisemitism but antagonized would-be allies in the process
Israeli officials concerned Assad’s fall risks destabilizing Jordan
Dec 16, 2024 · The ripple effects across the Middle East of Bashar al-Assad’s fall in Syria remain to be seen, but Jordan’s leaders are reportedly eyeing recent events to their north with concern for the stability of King Abdullah II’s regime.. Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and IDF Intelligence Directorate head Maj.-Gen. Shlomi Binder secretly visited Jordan over the weekend to discuss the implications of ...
Columbia professor resigns after university allows anti-Israel …
Dec 17, 2024 · A Columbia University adjunct professor announced his resignation on Monday, citing the university’s decision to allow a longtime professor who described the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in Israel as “astounding,” “awesome” and “incredible” to continue teaching a …
Yechiel Leiter, U.S.-born former Netanyahu aide, to be Israel’s next ...
Nov 8, 2024 · Yechiel Leiter, a Scranton, Pa.-born former aide to Israeli Prime Ministers Benjamin Netanyahu and Ariel Sharon, will be Israel’s next ambassador to the U.S., the Prime Minister’s Office announced on Friday.
The Palestinian Authority’s fight for survival in the West Bank — …
Dec 20, 2024 · The Palestinian Authority’s attempt to assert itself in the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad stronghold of Jenin for the past week is reviving debate in Israel over the PA’s potential involvement in administering post-war Gaza.
Ireland’s chilly relations towards Israel turning more hostile
Dec 19, 2024 · Seven years ago, Anat and her husband moved to Ireland after he landed a job in the country’s buzzing tech sector. “Ireland was my dream,” said the Israeli academic, who asked that her last name not be used.
Antisemitism Awareness Act remains stalled as lawmakers work to ...
Dec 3, 2024 · Talks over the future of the Antisemitism Awareness Act remain largely where they stood prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, with time dwindling to finalize the annual defense and national security bill to which the legislation could be attached.
Sanders resolution vote set to test Senate Democrats’ divisions on …
Nov 20, 2024 · The Senate is set to vote on Wednesday on three resolutions led by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) that would block transfers of tank rounds, mortars and bomb guidance kits to Israel, votes that will be a key test of the depth of division among Senate Democrats on U.S. support for Israel.. Going into Wednesday’s vote, it remains unclear how many senators will support one or more of the three ...
Top DNC chair candidate says anti-Israel activist should have …
Dec 17, 2024 · As Democrats reckon with a stinging loss in last month’s presidential election, the party is facing questions about how it will handle bruising divisions over Israel that Vice President Kamala Harris struggled to navigate during her brief campaign.