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For American Jews, Trump Is Key Figure in Israeli Election

DAVID CRARY / The Associated Press Apr 6, 2019 Benjamin Netanyahu has aligned closely with the American president, a troubling tactic for much of the U.S. Jewish community. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Two Views on Trump and the Israel Reality

Staff / Truthdig May 22, 2017 Can Donald Trump bring peace to the Middle East? Author Yoav Litvin and Tom Dine, former head of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, examine the possibility. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Why Is Acknowledging Israeli Apartheid a Shock?

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Mar 4, 2017 From Sen. Bernie Sanders to comedian Asef Harel (pictured), common-sense statements on Israel continue to cause controversy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Against Netanyahu, Majority of American Jews Favor Iran Nuclear Deal

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Nov 9, 2014 A poll determined 84 percent of American Jews would favor -- either strongly or somewhat -- a deal with Iran that would relax tough sanctions on the Iranian economy in exchange for the country's agreement to limit its nuclear program to civilian purposes and accept inspectors at its nuclear facilities. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Progressive Jews Fight Back

Staff / Truthdig Apr 29, 2008 There's a new Jewish lobby in town, one that hopes to reclaim American Jews' proud progressive tradition and counter the right-wingers who have managed to intimidate Washington in the name of the Jewish community. Unlike like-minded advocacy groups, J Street hopes to raise gobs of money in order to support lawmakers who take a more enlightened view, including a call for a more peaceful approach to American and Israeli foreign policy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )