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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.

His critics are determined to cast the prime minister as the villain of the war. But only his steadfast focus on denying victory to Hamas forced it to surrender to Trump’s demands.
Hamas is trying to renegotiate the plans for ending the conflict. But as long as the U.S. president doesn’t budge on the terms he laid down, then Israel and decency will win.
Media outlets that mainstream blood libels about Israel committing “genocide” and demonize Jews can’t evade their role in fomenting antisemitic violence like the Manchester attack.
The podcaster and the late Charlie Kirk were wrong to refuse to cut ties with Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens. This failure is poisoning American conservatism.
“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Ruthie Blum, Ep. 196
The president’s plan could end the fighting in Gaza and free the remaining hostages. But it depends on a belief that Israel’s foes are willing to give up their genocidal fantasies.
By defying an antisemitic United Nations, Netanyahu wasn’t harming Israel or endangering Jews. No matter what you think about him, in that moment, he stood up for the truth.
The president’s instincts on the United Nations and “Palestine” are correct. But his Gaza plan, cooked up by Jared Kushner and Tony Blair, is as misguided as other schemes.
“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Jack Wertheimer, Ep. 195
Claims that the activist was turning on Israel and conspiracy theories about his death are part of a battle to legitimize Jew-hatred, not defend free speech.
Join the editor of JNS in guessing what will happen in the New Year.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul thinks backing an antisemitic mayoral candidate will help get her re-elected. Others in the party are wondering and wavering.