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Jonathan S. Tobin is editor-in-chief of the Jewish News Syndicate, a senior contributor for The Federalist, a columnist for Newsweek and a contributor to many other publications. He covers the American political scene, foreign policy, the U.S.-Israel relationship, Middle East diplomacy, the Jewish world and the arts. He hosts the JNS “Think Twice” podcast, both the weekly video program and the “Jonathan Tobin Daily” program, which are available on all major audio platforms and YouTube. Previously, he was executive editor, then senior online editor and chief political blogger, for Commentary magazine. Before that, he was editor-in-chief of The Jewish Exponent in Philadelphia and editor of the Connecticut Jewish Ledger. He has won more than 60 awards for commentary, art criticism and other writing. He appears regularly on television, commenting on politics and foreign policy. Born in New York City, he studied history at Columbia University.

The Trump administration’s move toward designating the Islamist group as terrorists is long overdue. But it makes no sense to treat the Brotherhood’s sponsor as an ally.
Some leaders think they must make nice with the mayor-elect. But how can you work with a hostile mayor who openly sympathizes with those attacking Jewish houses of worship?
Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes and their enablers aren’t really arguing about foreign policy or “gatekeeping.” Their focus is on splitting Jews from their Christian allies.
“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Donna Robinson Divine, Ep. 201
Though Palestinian statehood remains a non-starter, the U.S. scheme is likely to result in part of the coastal enclave remaining in the hands of Hamas, not usher in an era of peace.
The liberal establishment stifled debate and smeared its foes, discrediting “gatekeeping.” But that’s no excuse for being neutral about real neo-Nazis and antisemites.
Reports about a 20-year plan of assistance make sense since most of it is spent in and strengthens America. But dependence on Washington is also a long-term liability.
“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Barry Strauss, Ep. 200
Under fire from the left for speaking up against Mamdani and resented by the right for a decade of partisanship and woke betrayal, the organization stands at a crossroads.
A failure to stop the antisemitic effort to slander supporters of the U.S.-Israel alliance allows extremists to thrive and diverts attention from Qatar’s influence operation.
A new film about the trial of Nazi war criminals tries to argue that we’re all capable of such crimes. But justice for atrocities still depends on who is doing the judging.
Antisemites on the right are reading from the same anti-Israel playbook as their left-wing foes. Is this the future of the Republican and Democratic parties?