U.S. Foreign Policy
While America prefers “peace to war,” says U.S. secretary of state, “kinetic or military action” against NATO ally Turkey is on the table in connection with the crisis in northern Syria.
Synagogue board member Zev Opos said there have been “small graffiti incidents in the past” at Baba Sale, but never anything large like this.
The “Tribute in Light” included the illumination of two beams that shined up 300 meters over Jerusalem, similar to that in New York City.
U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton says President Donald Trump’s willingness to meet with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is part of his nature as a “dealmaker” and does not signify a weakening of his stance on the Islamic Republic.
Hassan Rouhani’s rejection occurred as U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to meet with the Islamic Republic.
At the G7 in France, U.S. President Donald Trump said it is “realistic” that such talks could happen in a few weeks as the sanctions on the regime have affected the Islamic Republic “horribly.”
“Jerusalem should not upset the applecart with regards to Ankara, and it should preserve the possibility of returning relations to their previous state of a strong military alliance,” said Ofer Israeli, an expert on foreign-policy at the Herzliya Interdisciplinary Center.
Canary Mission launched a campaign and report revealing a strategic partnership between IfNotNow and American Muslims for Palestine, a group that has incited and celebrated violence against Israelis, denied Jewish peoplehood and mocked the Holocaust on social media.
The anti-BDS resolution, which also reaffirms support for the Jewish state, currently has 340 co-sponsors.
The resolution, which currently has 336 co-sponsors, would allow state and local governments the right to punish state or local contractors from engaging in boycotts of Israel.
“I think Omar has to go,” said U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), eliciting wild applause and a standing ovation from the audience, though others will have to make that decision.
“The department’s mission remains clear: to deter conflict and, if necessary, fight and win on the battlefield,” said new Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper.
