Antisemites are still proving why we need Israel;Trump’s choice: Destroy Iran’s nuclear capabilities or negotiate fruitlessly;Hints of Israel’s long-term Gaza strategy emerge;Vote on Antisemitism Awareness Act delayed after fiery Senate hearing

 

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Morning Syndicate

Antisemites are still proving why we need Israel   After 77 years and a global surge in hate in which the Jewish state is itself the focus, the justice of the Zionist cause remains a historical imperative.   Jonathan S. Tobin       Israeli Air Force uses big guns to contain Jerusalem-area fire   IAF aircraft join 155 firefighting teams as about 4,700 acres burn near Jerusalem; international help en route, arrests made in suspected arson.   Canaan Lidor       opinion & analysis       Jason Shvili Trump’s choice: Destroy Iran’s nuclear capabilities or negotiate fruitlessly   Some members of Trump’s inner circle want to push him into a bad deal with Iran, resembling the disastrous 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.       Avi Abelow Truth lost the debate   In the battle for podcaster Joe Rogan's audience, a false narrative on Israel resonated stronger than facts.             analysis     Yaakov Lappin   Hints of Israel’s long-term Gaza strategy emerge   To ensure Hamas never rules again, Israel aims to separate the terror regime from Gaza's population, Israeli observers tell JNS.           We depend on your support   JNS is a nonprofit 501c3 organization. Help us get the facts out.     Support JNS                 latest news           WATCH: Herzog fetes IDF soldiers on Independence Day           Full text: Netanyahu’s Independence Day message to Israel           Ex-Mossad chief: ‘Iranian threat is moral challenge, not just strategic’   Natan Galula         New York hosts first ‘Jewish People’s Choice Awards’   JNS Staff         Vote on Antisemitism Awareness Act delayed after fiery Senate hearing   Andrew Bernard         Netta Barzilai teams up with Jewish Agency to drop Independence Day tune   JNS Staff         Israel’s population tops 10 million ahead of 77th Independence Day   JNS Staff

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