Diverse groups push for ‘Anti-Semitism Envoy’ who monitors criticism of Israel
A former Antisemitism Envoy adopted a new, Israel-centric definition for antisemitism, and then used it to train U.S. diplomats. The envoy position has proved…
Category: Trump / Governmental actions
Israeli expert says alienation of Jewish Americans could end US support for Israel, threatening Israel’s existence
A former Mossad senior official says Jewish Americans are central to US support for Israel and that alienating this population (as Netanyahu is doing)…
The Intercept: Jared Kushner’s Pursuit of Middle East Peace Looks a Lot Like Total Surrender to Israel
While the young woman’s killing was the latest in a long series of tragedies, the description of the attack as terrorism overlooks the fact…
The Polemicist: Now They’re Really Gunning for Trump (The Israel Connection)
The Polemicist: The Democratic and Republican Parties can impeach Trump if they want to. And, as they never cease proclaiming, what Israel wants, they…
JTA: “Lauder vs. Adelson: Which Jewish billionaire has Trump’s ear on Israel?”
JTA reports that Trump takes advice on Israel from Sheldon Adelson, the casino magnate; and Ronald Lauder, the cosmetics heir and president of the…
VIDEO: Ambassador Nikki Haley brags about bullying the UN on behalf of Israel
Speaking before an adoring AIPAC audience, US Ambassador to the UN Haley says she pressured the UN head not to appoint Palestinian diplomat Salam…
NY Times: Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner’s real estate empire had help from one of Israel’s wealthiest families
Raz Steinmetz, 53, was behind Kushner deals; his uncle, billionaire diamond dealer Beny Steinmetz, is under scrutiny by law enforcement in four countries -…
Falk & Tilley: Open Letter to UN Ambassador Nikki Haley on Our Report on Apartheid in Israel
Falk and Tilley write in The Nation that Haley maligned the messengers instead of providing any information on alleged flaws in the report. "Ad…
Forward: Syria Strike Gives Veteran Neocon Wolfowitz Signs Of Hope For Trump
Pro-Israel architect of Iraq war is calling on the new administration to assert a bold American stance in the Middle East and expressing reserved…
Israel has never recognized the Palestinian right to self-determination
Henry Siegman: "No Israeli leader would give up any part of his country’s territory. But it is Palestinian leaders who are accused by Israel…