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An Israeli war against Hezbollah in Lebanon could break out at any moment, warns Israel's former US ambassador Michael Oren; Gov. Hochul wisely distanced herself from the wild, anti-Israel views of Rep. Jamaal Bowman two days before the Democratic primary in New York; and many Democrats are planning to snub Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he addresses Congress on July 24. Adam Brodsky
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Eight months after Hamas' Oct. 7 slaughterfest — and the start of a shadow war by Hezbollah in Lebanon — "entire cities stand abandoned and countless acres of farmland uncultivated or burnt" in Israel's north, reports former Israel ambassador to the US Michael Oren. And each day, "the range of Hezbollah fire advances southward . . . If left unchecked, Hezbollah soon could render half the country uninhabitable." "Soon the government will have no choice but to act," warns Oren, making a point that's become increasingly hard to escape. And this time, it will be a war not just against Hezbollah but Lebanon as well. Plus, the fighting could rope in the United States. "With an estimated 2,000 to 6,000 rockets pummeling Israel daily, and the Iron Dome batteries potentially overwhelmed, the United States would be called upon to come to Israel's aid with its own sea-borne anti-missile systems. An attack on any of these Navy vessels could drag America into the war with Hezbollah and its Iranian sponsors and possibly even with Iran's ally, Russia." While the media is fixated on Gaza, the war in the north could break out "at any moment, with untold ramifications for the Middle East, the United States and the world. In that event, Israel will act to defend itself, and Israelis will look to our American allies to assist us in restoring our security." Read more |
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Good for Gov. Hochul for distancing herself Sunday from Rep. Jamaal Bowman's antisemitic hostility toward Israel as voters in the congressman's Westchester/northern Bronx district head to the polls Tuesday for the Democratic primary. Hochul says she hasn't taken sides in the race, but asked about Bowman's absurd charge that Israel is committing "genocide" in Gaza," she stressed that she stands "firmly with Israel," noting that she "went to Israel after Oct. 7" and saw "traumatizing" images of "women who were raped and what the country endured." Bowman denied the rapes occurred until recently. The gov isn't just taking the morally correct position. She's also likely to find herself on the right side politically, too. Reports suggest Westchester synagogue members are voting in high numbers amid a drive to topple the incumbent, and polls show Bowman trailing Westchester County Exec George Latimer. "Antisemitism is on the ballot," notes Bruce Schanzer, a Young Israel of New Rochelle congregant and organizer of the drive. "We are American Jews who support Israel — the only liberal democracy in the Middle East. Bowman hasn't represented the district well, and that was before Oct. 7." Eligible voters who haven't yet cast their ballots should make sure to do so Tuesday. Bowman's ouster can't come soon enough. Read more |
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Even as Israel fights a war for its very survival, many Democrats are planning to snub its leader Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he addresses Congress on July 24. Still others may go but are critical of Bibi's appearance. "I'm not going to listen to his foolishness," huffed Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC). "I think it's going to invite more of what we have seen in terms of discontent among our own," added former House speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.). Such animosity toward Israel's leader reflects Dems' shaky support for the Jewish state overall and their failure to put their moral and strategic obligations to one of America's closest allies ahead of politics. The invitation came from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) following Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's perverse criticism of Bibi and his demand that Israel hold elections to oust him. Both Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries ultimately endorsed the invite, but reluctantly. Dems may think they can get away with "merely" bashing Bibi, but they're only emboldening Israel's critics and enemies. It's beyond shameful. Read more |
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| Almost daily exchanges of fire have occurred along Lebanon's frontier with northern Israel since fighters from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip staged a bloody assault on… |
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| Teachers Unite, a registered not-for-profit based out of the Financial District, received $11,000 from the billionaire left-wing investor's social justice philanthropy. |
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| Sinwar, Israel's enemy No. 1 following the terror attacks, "is someone who is out for his own survival," one expert said. |
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| Jewish teachers and families are outraged that NYC schools Chancellor David Banks and a group of top Department of Education officials met with a vocal… |
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| An Israeli social worker comforted two terrified kids for 12 grueling hours on Oct. 7 as they hid from Hamas terrorists in a tiny closet… |
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| Eight Palestinians were killed on Sunday in an Israeli airstrike on a training college near Gaza City being used to distribute aid, Palestinian witnesses said,… |
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| Support for a Manhattan mom booted from a parent council for speaking out against antisemitism is ramping up, with over 2,500 emails sent and numerous… |
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| Three deans at Columbia University have been put on leave after sending hostile text messages, including a vomiting face emoji, during a panel discussion about… |
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| Jewish Harvard student Shabbos Kestenbaum, who is suing Harvard University along with other unnamed students over anti- semitism, described an unsafe environment at the school. |
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| Despite Team Biden's denials, the prez is slowing arms deliveries to Israel to maintain US influence over its policies, argues Michael Doran at Tablet. |
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