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People gather in the aftermath of a mysterious explosion in northern Cyprus that early theories state may be connected to Israeli airstrikes in Syria, July 1, 2019. Source: Screenshot.
People gather in the aftermath of a mysterious explosion in northern Cyprus that early theories state may be connected to Israeli airstrikes in Syria, July 1, 2019. Source: Screenshot.

“In this political environment, he may be as reliable a supporter as possible that the Democratic caucus would sign off on for the position,” political science scholar Dan Schnur told JNS.
“Anyone who attempts to pose a threat or attack Israel will face devastating consequences,” said Danny Danon, Israeli ambassador to the global body.
The reversal “sends an unfortunate signal at a time of rising antisemitism and sustained efforts to isolate Israel economically,” Evan R. Bernstein, CEO of B’nai B’rith International, told JNS.
“I think they’re much more susceptible to being targeted if a public official wants to target them, if a community wants to target them,” Rep. Josh Gottheimer told JNS.