Ben Samuels
By Ben Samuels
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Fast Forward Right-wing activists launch ‘Jews Against Soros’ coalition amid antisemitism controversies
New group claims it will 'fight back against the common left-wing smear' that opposing Soros is antisemitic, as conspiracy theories surrounding the progressive megadonor continue to grow within the Republican Party
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Fast Forward House Speaker McCarthy: If Biden doesn’t invite Netanyahu to Washington, I will
This has been the longest a U.S. administration has gone without extending such an invitation to an Israeli prime minister upon assuming office
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Politics Netanyahu says ‘of course’ he will meet Florida’s DeSantis during Israel trip
Seemingly maintaining impartiality, Netanyahu says 'it's his job' to meet with Republican and Democratic governors. DeSantis is set to visit Israel this week ahead of a 2024 presidential announcement
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Fast Forward Biden stresses democratic values in call with Netanyahu on judicial overhaul
In the first call between the leaders since the Netanyahu-led government’s plan to gut Israel’s judiciary attracted widespread criticism, Biden says he hopes ‘compromise formula’ can be found, offers support
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Fast Forward U.S. opposes settlement expansion, annexation, Blinken says in Jerusalem
'All sides must take steps to prevent further escalation' after surging violence, says Secretary of State Blinken, adding that members of his team will stay on in the region to promote 'practical steps' toward peace
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Fast Forward U.S. and Israel ties to remain ‘iron clad,’ Blinken says in joint statement with Netanyahu
Blinken said he had come at 'a pivotal moment'. This is the first visit to Israel by the U.S. Secretary of State since Netanyahu's election victory in November 2022
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Fast Forward Pro-Israel Democratic senator reportedly asks not to meet with far-right parties during Israel visit
On the U.S. Senate’s first trip to Israel since Benjamin Netanyahu assumed power, Sen. Jacky Rosen’s request comes amid speculation about how members of Congress and the Biden administration would engage with far-right Israeli lawmakers
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Fast Forward Jewish groups sound alarm ahead of synagogue hostage standoff anniversary
Survey finds 87% of U.S. Jews who are aware of hostage-taking in Texas feel less safe, with younger Jews being more worried about their safety
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