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Raskin Probes Epstein as Foreign Agent Tying to Trump Era Policy
politics11 hours ago

Raskin Probes Epstein as Foreign Agent Tying to Trump Era Policy

House Judiciary Democrat Jamie Raskin launched a probe into whether Jeffrey Epstein acted for foreign governments to influence Donald Trump during his first term, citing documents that allegedly show Epstein promoted Saudi and Kuwaiti interests, advised Russia on Trump dealings, and consulted with Israeli figures, while noting he never registered as a foreign agent under FARA and urging full release of related files due to national-security concerns.

via Common Dreams|
#israel#jamie-raskin#politics
Lebanon Deploys Troops to Pilot Zone as Israel Withdraws Under US Framework
world20 hours ago

Lebanon Deploys Troops to Pilot Zone as Israel Withdraws Under US Framework

Lebanon's army says it has begun deploying to a 'pilot zone' in southern Lebanon after Israel's withdrawal under a US-brokered trilateral framework aimed at disarming Hezbollah; the plan involves the IDF adjusting its posture to let the Lebanese Armed Forces operate in zones like Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh while Israel maintains a border security presence, and the US says the move is a milestone with pledged support to help Lebanon build capacity to disarm Hezbollah.

via BBC|
#hezbollah#israel#lebanese-armed-forces
Israel tightens war footing after Iranian shrapnel lands near Eilat, vows retaliation
world2 days ago

Israel tightens war footing after Iranian shrapnel lands near Eilat, vows retaliation

Minutes after shrapnel from an Iranian ballistic missile fired at Jordan landed near Eilat, the IDF said it is prepared to strike back and has moved closer to war footing, with interceptors downing fragments and no casualties reported; there is no immediate sign of a counterattack, while Israel warned southern communities to shelter in case of further fragments.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#idf#iran#israel
Trump Signals Iran Escalation, Israel Weighs Involvement
world2 days ago

Trump Signals Iran Escalation, Israel Weighs Involvement

The Jerusalem Post reports that Trump is leaning toward expanding the campaign against Iran, with officials cautioning the plan could still shift. Israel expects Iran to refrain from attacks if the U.S. does not escalate, while Netanyahu hinted at possible escalation. Israeli participation in strikes could occur if Iran attacks, Iran is preparing to launch missiles or drones, or if Trump formally requests it.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#donald-trump#iran#iran-us-relations
Democrats Torn Over Israel Policy as Internal Rift Deepens
politics2 days ago

Democrats Torn Over Israel Policy as Internal Rift Deepens

The piece maps a widening rift inside the Democratic Party over Israel, from a Brooklyn coffee shop incident that drew calls for leadership to weigh in on antisemitism on the left, to a high-profile vote where Democrats split on blocking foreign aid to Israel. It portrays a party pulled between moderates and progressives/DSA members, with leaders like Hakeem Jeffries attempting to bridge divides while balancing support for Israel with accountability and humanitarian concerns, and warns that the struggle could complicate cohesion ahead of elections.

via CNN|
#antisemitism#congress#democrats
Israel ties Hamas and Muslim Brotherhood to Gaza flotilla via shell companies
world3 days ago

Israel ties Hamas and Muslim Brotherhood to Gaza flotilla via shell companies

Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Saar said Hamas financed and ran the Gaza flotilla through shell companies, with the Muslim Brotherhood funding and directing the effort; he cited IDF-obtained Hamas documents showing financing, operational involvement, and covert ownership of vessels via a Spanish shell company, and named Zaher Birawi as a Hamas agent, linking Western-based activists to the campaigns and noting Birawi’s US sanctions.

via New York Post|
#gaza-flotilla#hamas#israel
Netanyahu bets on loyalty with divisive bills ahead of election
world3 days ago

Netanyahu bets on loyalty with divisive bills ahead of election

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed through a wave of controversial bills in the Knesset's closing days to lock in support from ultra-Orthodox and far-right allies ahead of the October 27 election, including a Basic Law framing Torah study as a state value and temporary immunity for tens of thousands of draft evaders; other measures would curb the attorney general, expand government influence over broadcasting, and widen gender-segregated academic programs, with settlement funding also on the agenda. The move sparked protests, drew legal challenges, and faced broad public opposition as Netanyahu bets the political gains will outlast the immediate backlash.

via CNN|
#benjamin-netanyahu#draft-exemptions#israel
Israel moves to guard Palestinian prisoners with Nile crocodiles
worldpolitics3 days ago

Israel moves to guard Palestinian prisoners with Nile crocodiles

Israel's Environment Minister reclassified Nile crocodiles as a specially managed wild animal, enabling a proposal to build a detention facility for Palestinians encircled by crocodiles. The decree drew opposition from the Environment Ministry's legal adviser, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, and environmental groups who said it lacks a legal basis and risks animal welfare and public safety, though security minister Itamar Ben Gvir praised the plan as a deterrent.

via Middle East Eye|
#crocodiles#detention-facility#human-rights
politics4 days ago

Moderate Democrat pushes for unity on Israel amid a fractured caucus

Rep. Brad Schneider, head of the New Democrat Coalition, says Democrats can unite on Israel policy in the next Congress even as a hard-left bloc gains influence, emphasizing a path toward security for Israel, Palestinian rights, and a two-state future while acknowledging concerns about Netanyahu and settler violence; the roundup also notes unrelated updates including Alan Dershowitz canceling a House Oversight interview, Darline Graham considering Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat, and other Capitol Hill developments.

via Politico|
#brad-schneider#congress#democrats
world5 days ago

Israel races to mend U.S. support as elections approach

Israel and its backers are scrambling to shore up bipartisan U.S. support amid rising criticism and looming elections in both countries, deploying outreach to lawmakers, targeted campaign spending, and high-level visits, while polls show waning support across parties and observers warn that only substantive policy changes—especially on the West Bank and Gaza—could repair the relationship.

via Politico|
#elections#foreign-policy#israel
Israel heads to October elections as Knesset dissolves after a historic term
politics5 days ago

Israel heads to October elections as Knesset dissolves after a historic term

The Knesset will dissolve ahead of Israel’s October 27, 2026 general election—the first full term to run since 1988. Polls point to a tight race between Netanyahu’s Likud and Gadi Eizenkot’s Yashar, with Bennett-Lapid’s Together in the mix; no party is projected to win a majority, making coalition-building pivotal. Key campaign flashpoints include the ultra-Orthodox conscription issue and Israel’s ongoing Gaza wars and broader regional tensions.

via Al Jazeera|
#elections#israel#knesset