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THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Geoffrey Aronson) - Israel’s Policies Are Dangerous and Self-Defeating

For all the failures of “peace-processing,” the new phase of aggression does not make Israel safer. The post Israel’s Policies Are Dangerous and Self-Defeating appeared first on The American Conservative .

Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Israel’s Policies Are Dangerous and Self-Defeating For all the failures of “peace-processing,” the new phase of aggression does not make Israel safer. Credit: Menahem Kahana/Getty Images What happens when the state dedicated to safeguarding Jewish existence pursues policies that endanger it—not only from Palestinians whose national and even physical presence has become ever more fragile as a consequence of the bloody, if unequal, contest between them—but also from large segments of the international community, for whom Israel’s ongoing campaign in Gaza disqualifies Zionism. Israel was meant to solve the historical problem of the Jewish people, establishing a territorial basis for a Jewish…Open

What warning did Moshe Dayan, the former chief of staff of the Israeli military, issue seven decades ago regarding the conflict at the Gaza frontier?
Moshe Dayan warned that beyond the border, a sea of hatred and desire for revenge was swelling, and he cautioned against heeding "ambassadors of malevolent hypocrisy" who called for Israel to lay down its arms, asserting that Israel must be prepared to wage an unwavering, generational national conflict.
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What critique is leveled against the "peace process" mentioned in the article?
The article critiques the peace process by stating that an interminable "peace process" became an acceptable substitute for substantive achievements that were needed to resolve the territorial dispute and secure the well-being of both Israelis and Palestinians, noting that the process operated under the assumption that there was no cost to failure.
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How did the international community react to the architecture of diplomatic engagement following Anwar Sadat’s 1977 visit to Jerusalem?
The diplomatic engagement pursued since Anwar Sadat's historic visit to Jerusalem in 1977 was greeted warmly and enthusiastically by most segments of the international community.
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What does the text identify as the primary source of Israel's growing isolation and increasing antipathy within the international community?
The text states that the source of Israel's growing isolation and metastasizing antipathy is the unprecedented policies pursued by the Netanyahu government against Palestinians, rather than the baseless hatred of Jews manifested through the ages.
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According to the article, what are the intended historical purposes of the establishment of the State of Israel?
The State of Israel was intended to solve the historical problem of the Jewish people by establishing a territorial basis for a Jewish national existence, to take its rightful place in a world dominated by nation-states to normalize the precarious existence of Jews, and to end or protect the diaspora, which would ultimately vanquish antisemitism.
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REDSTATE (Jerry Wilson) - Geddy Lee of Rush Makes Rare Political Endorsement Amid Rise in Antisemitism in His Home Toronto

Geddy Lee, bassist/keyboardist/lead vocalist for the veteran Canadian progressive hard rock power trio Rush, has moved away from his usual public avoidance of political matters to make an endorsement in the upcoming Toronto mayoral election on Monday, October 26, 2026. Lee has come out in favor of Toronto City Councilor Brad Bradford, who, among others, is running against current mayor Olivia Chow.

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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - MAHA summit focuses on innovations reshaping American healthcare, covers 14 topics

The second Make America Healthy Again Summit brought together dozens of leading voices on the frontier of innovation in healthcare to tackle familiar MAHA priorities, including reversing the chronic disease epidemic and giving Americans greater control over their health.

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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax rollout slapped down by NY state Supreme Court judge

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plans to charge wealthy out-of-towners with a new tax were dealt a blow on Tuesday after a state judge ordered the administration to redo its rollout.

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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Mayor Mamdani plans to spend $30M to combat NYC antisemitism

The initiative comes amid strained relations between Mamdani and NYC's Jewish leaders over his support for the Palestinian state and criticism of Israel, which has drawn claims that he is antisemitic. He has denied any bias towards Jewish people.

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JUSTTHENEWS (Greg Piper) - Amish paradise? New York 'effectively' bans sect with biased school vaccine mandate, SCOTUS told

An appeals court rubber-stamped its first ruling against the challenge after the high court said it needed to consider a recent parental rights precedent. "If New York wins, the Amish will be forced to flee the state," lawyer says.

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JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Senate Republicans argue that Jack Smith's probe was purely political, not criminal

The hearing saw Smith appear to discuss his investigations targeting Trump. Those investigations were related to alleged mishandling of classified materials, as well as 2020 election challenges and the Jan. 6, 2021 incident at the Capitol. While they resulted in felony indictments, Smith abandoned the cases after Trump won back the White House in 2024. Lawmakers each followed party lines throughout the day.

Why did Jack Smith abandon the criminal cases against Donald Trump?
Jack Smith abandoned the cases after Donald Trump won back the White House in 2024.
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What was the outcome of Jack Smith's investigations regarding Donald Trump before the cases were abandoned?
The investigations resulted in felony indictments against Donald Trump.
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What specific investigations conducted by Jack Smith targeted Donald Trump?
The investigations conducted by Jack Smith were related to the alleged mishandling of classified materials, challenges to the 2020 election, and the incident at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
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What was the central argument made by Senate Republicans regarding Jack Smith's investigations?
Senate Republicans argued that Jack Smith's probe was purely political in nature rather than being a criminal investigation.
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