This is especially true of older Jewish voters, many of whom cannot be happy with Warnock’s overtly anti-Israel views but whose votes are taken for granted by the Democratic Party. The best proof of this is that more than 70 percent of Jewish voters voted against President TrumpDonald TrumpTrump signs bill extending government funding for 24 hours Congress passes one-day stopgap bill ahead of shutdown deadline What is in the 0 billion coronavirus relief bill MORE despite his strong support for Israel and the steps he took to enhance Israel’s security. … [Read more...] about How should pro-Israel Democrats vote in Georgia’s Senate runoff?
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Palestinians review strategy with Arab League amid historic treaties with Israel
The Palestinian Authority is reconsidering its ties to the Arab League as leaders from the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Israel joined President Trump Tuesday for a historic signing of accords -- normalizing relationships between the Arab nations and the Jewish state. … [Read more...] about Palestinians review strategy with Arab League amid historic treaties with Israel
Mitchell Bard: Saudi Arabia’s anti-Semitism is biggest obstacle to normalizing relations with Israel
When Trump entered office, the only Arab nations with diplomatic relations with Israel were Egypt and Jordan. Trump succeeded in brokering agreements normalizing relations and paving the way for diplomatic recognition between Israel and four more Arab states — the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco. But much to his disappointment, he failed in his efforts to get the Palestinians and oil-rich Saudi Arabia to sign peace agreements with Israel. … [Read more...] about Mitchell Bard: Saudi Arabia’s anti-Semitism is biggest obstacle to normalizing relations with Israel
US receives first of two ‘Iron Dome’ batteries from Israel, plans to buy more halted
While the U.S. Army possesses a terminal high-altitude area defense antiballistic missile defense system created to intercept and destroy short-, medium- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles in their beginning phase, the Department of Defense is limited on its short-range air defense solutions – which is precisely what the Iron Dome system is designed to do. … [Read more...] about US receives first of two ‘Iron Dome’ batteries from Israel, plans to buy more halted
Turkey Poised for Reset in Relations With Israel
ISTANBUL - Relations between Israel and Turkey could be on the verge of a breakthrough, with a Turkish presidential adviser confirming bilateral talks and that full diplomatic relations could be restored by March. Relations between the once close allies all but collapsed with Turkey withdrawing its ambassador in 2017, amid escalating tensions. … [Read more...] about Turkey Poised for Reset in Relations With Israel
