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United States political news and analysis with a focus on the connection between American policy and the Jewish people and the State of Israel.

Trump courts Lebanese-Americans, says he'll 'fix the problems in Lebanon'

Trump promised to "preserve the equal partnership among all Lebanese communities."

Former ADL chief slams group for muted response to Trump’s racist rally

Foxman likened Greenblatt to Jeff Bezos, the head of Amazon and Washington Post owner, who announced last week that it wouldn’t endorse this year’s presidential election, breaking years of tradition.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA , RON KAMPEAS/JTA
30/10/2024

Sanders pledges shift in US policy on Israel-Gaza conflict if Kamala Harris wins

Sanders committed that Harris would work with him to pursue a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, among other things.

Green Party candidate Jill Stein’s running mate celebrated the Oct. 7 attack on Israel

Rudolph “Butch” Ware, an associate professor of history at the University of California, Santa Barbara, is running alongside Jill Stein.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
29/10/2024

New poll: Majority of Americans concerned their country's democracy is under threat

The high rate of inflation, anomic social climate, and inflamed geopolitical tensions have also reportedly stirred voter anxieties about the fruitfulness and strength of America’s democracy.

Trump campaign ad features Holocaust survivor rebutting Harris’ ‘fascist’ allegation

The ad follows a mounting discourse about the use of the term “fascist” in the presidential race.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
27/10/2024

Five times when Kamala Harris changed her stance on an issue

Here are some issues on which Vice President Kamala Harris has changed her stance.

By NOAH BIERMAN/LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS
26/10/2024

How Donald Trump and Kamala Harris differ (and agree) when it comes to Middle East policy

In his interview with Al Arabiya, Trump predicted that he would bring Iran into the Abraham Accords along with at least a dozen other countries.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
23/10/2024
 Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns in Atlanta, Georgia

Jewish leaders demand Harris issue strong denial to ‘libel’ Israel committing genocide in Gaza

The demands came as Harris responded  “what he’s talking about, it’s real” to a heckler who accused Israel of genociding Palestinians in Gaza.

Investigation underway into leak of US intelligence on Israel-Iran, House's Johnson says

Officials acknowledged privately that the leaked documents were authentic, but that they only represent a portion of information the US has on its close ally's planning.

20/10/2024
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