Recent U.S. optimism about securing a cease-fire may be overblown. While Blinken's presence assured that Hezbollah or Iran wouldn't retaliate against Israel during the DNC, intelligence suggests that the Lebanese militants are determined to carry out a revenge attack soon. In Washington, the hope is that the miracle will last at least another day
Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs arrive in Egypt for cease-fire talks ■ Israeli army: 'Indications of gunshots' found on bodies of 6 hostages retrieved from Gaza ■ House arrest of soldiers suspected of abusing Palestinian detainee extended by two weeks ■ IDF says anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon exploded in Metula, damaging property ■
Former president also bemoaned 'Jewish lobby's' loss of influence, in comments Republicans would have likely condemned as antisemitic if they came from a Democratic critic of organizations such as AIPAC
"After 50 years fighting antisemitism in America, I could not have imagined a time Jews would have to meet in secret locations in Chicago at DNC," Foxman wrote.
'It's Bisan From Gaza and I'm Still Alive,' made by Bisan Atef Owda, is nominated for an Emmy Award. A pro-Israel nonprofit penned an open letter saying that Owda has 'documented ties' to the PFLP, a U.S. designated terrorist organization, and should not be nominated
As the Democratic National Convention in Chicago carries the party's momentum after Kamala Harris took over as candidate, discourse over the war in Gaza and the Biden administration's support for Israel rings loud