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Former US ambassador to Israel: ‘We are heading for a crisis’

“The Quad,” Ep. 19

This week “The Quad” interviews former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman about U.S./Israel relations in light of the Hamas/Israel war. Recent weeks have seen Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer call to replace the current Israeli government, U.S. President Biden being caught on a hot mic criticizing Netanyahu and saying he is hurting more than he is helping Israel; Vice President Kamala Harris distinguishing between the Israeli government and the Israeli people, and U.S. Secretary of State Blinken repeatedly tell Israel that it must do more to give humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Are the two allies heading for a crisis? What does this mean for Israel’s security? Is public criticism of Israel helping bring peace between the two sides?

“The Quad” discusses whether or not Biden has really been supportive of Israel and where this is leading in the current war. And, of course, scumbags and heroes of the week.

JNS TV show with Fleur Hassan-Nahoum (deputy mayor of Jerusalem), Emily Schrader (activist and journalist), Ashira Solomon (African-American Jew and political moderator) and Vivian Bercovici (former Canadian ambassador to Israel).
“This political environment could discourage congressional committee staff and federal agency personnel from pursuing investigations or enforcement actions involving antisemitism,” Karen Paikin Barall of the Brandeis Center told JNS.
The Nachala Movement says 1,500 families are waiting to move into the Strip, as supporters call for the renewal of communities dismantled in 2005.
Q&A
In a wide-ranging pre-election interview with JNS, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses his alliance with U.S. President Donald Trump; the necessity to act against Iran; expand the Abraham Accords; tackle domestic challenges, including reintroducing judicial reforms; and further strengthening the Israeli economy.
The U.S. envoy also said antisemitism “didn’t exist” during his upbringing and warned of an unintended clash between Israel and Turkey.