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Andrew Bernard

Andrew Bernard is the Washington correspondent for JNS.org.

The paper called a series of Karen Attiah’s social-media posts after the killing of the conservative activist “unacceptable” and “gross misconduct.”
“It may appeal to some people on the base, but it’s also going to motivate a tremendous amount of people to come out who are appalled by it,” Ron Halber, CEO of the JCRC of Greater Washington, told JNS.
Democratic Majority for Israel said that it is “deeply troubled” that a “flawed, irresponsible resolution” was introduced at a meeting “that will further sow division within our party.”
“As long as Hamas exists, there will be no peace in Gaza,” the U.S. secretary of state told the radio host Sid Rosenberg.
Rep. Brad Schneider called the decision “tactically questionable and strategically self-defeating.”
The Jewish state “is not only one of New York City’s closest international partners, but a key economic ally,” Mayor Eric Adams told JNS.
After meeting with the Israeli prime minister, the New Jersey Democrat told JNS that Israel’s goal is to “crush Hamas” and seek a multinational governance structure for the enclave.
“UNRWA must be held accountable for teaching hate, encouraging hate, fostering hate and praising those who commit maiming and murder,” Richard Heideman, an attorney for the plaintiffs, told JNS.
“The Netanyahu government, driven by racist extremists like Smotrich and Ben-Gvir, continues to fuel settler violence,” stated Sen. Chris Van Hollen.
“Don’t let terrorists steal your food and sell it to make money,” Johnnie Moore, the foundation’s executive chairman, said at a Heritage Foundation event.
“You can’t give aid and comfort to the terrorists who kill Americans and Israelis,” the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee stated.
Jacob Baime, CEO of the Israel Campus Coalition, told JNS that there has been “a huge surge in Jewish pride and interest” since Oct. 7.