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Jacob N. Kornbluh

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senior political reporter at @jdforward. Email: [email protected]. RT's X endorsements.

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New book claims Biden told Democratic members of Congress last June that Benjamin Netanyahu was being an “impediment” to “any” hostage-ceasefire deal, believing the Israeli prime minister hoped that Trump would be elected. forward.com/fast-forward/7…

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"By the way, we have also put in — for the third time in the last several months — an interview request with the prime minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, and we hope he accepts that."

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In a rare move, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee is flying to the US on the "Israeli Air Force One". When I asked him if we could expect a ceasefire and hostage release next week, he responded: "I'm an ambassador, not a prophet"

In a rare move, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee is flying to the US on the "Israeli Air Force One". When I asked him if we could expect a ceasefire and hostage release next week, he responded: "I'm an ambassador, not a prophet"
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Anxious Democrats wanted Biden to get take tougher stance on Israel to shift the campaign’s direction after debate performance. Biden said he working hard to secure a ceasefire deal in Gaza and argued he “was doing the most of anyone.”

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“Shapiro seemed to want Harris to be invested in his success as much as he was in hers, and he didn’t say he wasn’t interested in potentially running for president in the future.” forward.com/fast-forward/7…

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The IDF announced it struck multiple military targets belonging to the Houthi terrorist regime in Yemen, including the ports of Al Hudaydah, Ras Isa, Salif, and the Ras Kanatib power plant. These sites, used by the Houthis to transfer Iranian weapons and launch attacks on Israel,

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Israel’s Sephardic chief rabbi David Yosef to Charles Kushner, the new U.S. Ambassador to France: “If you know the situation between Israel and France, you are the right person in the right place for the Jewish people.”

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For the first time ever, the IDF operated a “Shadow General Staff” during the war with Iran, out of concern that IDF chief Eyal Zamir and other generals may be attacked. That’s according to a fascinating scoop by יוסי יהושוע - Yossi Yehoshua. Led by Deputy Chief of Staff Tamir Yadai, Israel’s

For the first time ever, the IDF operated a “Shadow General Staff” during the war with Iran, out of concern that IDF chief Eyal Zamir and other generals may be attacked. That’s according to a fascinating scoop by <a href="/YehoshuaYosi/">יוסי יהושוע - Yossi Yehoshua</a>.

Led by Deputy Chief of Staff Tamir Yadai, Israel’s
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Q: Do you beleive [Mamdani] is an antisemite? Mayor Eric Adams: “I think if he's not, he's truly misguided. You know, you don't mock Hanukkah….You do not lift up a group as a rap artist that talks about an organization that supported Hamas.“

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On Mamdani pledge to arrest Netanyahu: “He said he would arrest the head of Israel, but he's not willing to arrest the 27 Venezuelan gang members that came to the city. “The role of the mayor is to protect the people of [NYC] and to embrace international leaders to come here.”

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Ahead of the Trump-Netanyahu meeting, a new Israeli Voice Index survey: 60% of Israelis think Israel's security is a primary consideration for Trump on foreign policy. 49% say there's a high likelihood of a deal to end the war in Gaza and release all the hostages.

Ahead of the Trump-Netanyahu meeting, a new  Israeli Voice Index survey:

60% of Israelis think Israel's security is a primary consideration for Trump on foreign policy. 

49% say there's a high likelihood of a deal to end the war in Gaza and release all the hostages.
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Cuomo spox says the former governor will review a proposal to conduct an independent poll in September to determine who's the most viable candidate to defeat Mamdani. "While this is unorthodox, these are unusual times... We do not see any path to victory for Mayor Adams."

Cuomo spox says the former governor will review a proposal to conduct an independent poll in September to determine who's the most viable candidate to defeat Mamdani.   

"While this is unorthodox, these are unusual times... We do not see any path to victory for Mayor Adams."
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Keith L.T. Wright, the Manhattan Dem chair and Cuomo endorser, says it's time for him to pass the baton “The electorate spoke loudly and they spoke clearly. Sometimes you’ve got to know when to show ’em and when to fold ’em.” w/@jeffcmays.bsky.social nytimes.com/2025/07/07/nyr…

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Schumer will be meeting with Netanyahu tomorrow as part of a Senate leadership group. Netanyahu is scheduled to meet separately with House Speaker Mike Johnson. Jeffries didn't say whether he'll also meet the Israeli PM. politico.com/live-updates/2…

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The Israeli military announced that five soldiers fell in the northern Gaza Strip overnight. Two other soldiers were severely wounded.