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JD Vance appeared on podcast with host who called Sackler family ‘money lizards’

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Steve Bannon accused of making ‘Nazi salute’ in conference speech

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Who is Howard Lutnick, the ‘abandoned’ orphan with the fate of the global economy in his hands?

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Howard Lutnick has been confirmed as US Secretary of Commerce (Image: Getty)

Israel ‘poised to strike’ Iran nuclear sites

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Netanyahu says Israel will ‘resume fighting’ in Gaza unless hostages are returned Saturday

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At last there’s progress on fighting antisemitism in the US

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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - JULY 20: Republican Presidential nominee former President Donald J. Trump holds his first public campaign rally with his running mate, Vice Presidential nominee U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) (not pictured), at the Van Andel Arena on July 20, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is also Trump's first public rally since he was shot in the ear during an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania on July 13. Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

‘Hamas cannot exist’ – Trump’s pick for Israel ambassador sets out ‘day after’ plans

Mike Huckabee predicted changes ‘of biblical proportion’ under the new president’s Middle East policy

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Mike Huckabee has predicted change 'of biblical proportions' in the Middle East during President Trump's second term (Image: Getty)

Investigation launched into ‘Jew-hatred’ at American universities

The Trump administration has pushed for a crackdown on campus antisemitism, particularly around pro-Palestine protests

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Trump says there are 'no assurances’ Israel-Hamas ceasefire will hold

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US President Donald Trump has said there are 'no guarantees' of a lasting peace as time ticks down on the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal (Image: Getty)

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US Politics

Why Huckabee is a great choice for US ambassador to Israel

JC Israel Briefing Day 535: US ‘duped’ by Hamas in ceasefire talks

The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil is driving a wedge between American Jews

Three California schools accused of ignoring campus antisemitism in federal complaint

US in unprecedented direct talks with Hamas over phase two of ceasefire deal

Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson under fire after ‘antisemitic conspiracy’ posts revealed

Trump gives Hamas ‘last warning’ over hostages amid unprecedented bilateral talks

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