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Sherman is worried about Israel’s image, about what the CNN polling numbers mean for the US military aid and the weapons access Israel gains, and the diplomatic support Israel relies on.

When Israelis enter the voting booth, they will have plenty to consider: security, the economy, religion and state, the judicial system, the conduct of the war, and the failures of October 7.

The UN struggles to unite on global crises, yet repeatedly finds common ground when it comes to condemning Israel.

The UN has become like the failed collectivist experiments of the 20th century – the huge old Soviet state enterprises and gargantuan Chinese communist industries

For years, Sunkist Fruit Gems have been the candy thrown at b’nai mitzvah celebrations across American synagogues. Now that the candy is discontinued, communities are searching for replacements.

With elections approaching, Trump and Netanyahu’s rejection of accountability puts democratic checks and balances under scrutiny.

Israel spent its first 75 years looking predominantly west for strategic depth, and ts partnership with India has already shown the potential of looking east.

Hegseth escaped an immediate impeachment vote, but questions over his war leadership and conduct are unlikely to disappear.

The consequential question is whether the political structure that has generated recurring confrontation for nearly half a century will remain intact and rebuild what the war has destroyed.

Trump’s call to “cheat like hell” in the midterms highlights the contradiction between his election rhetoric and his claims of protecting election integrity.