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8 December 2024

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Biden Weighs Approach to Rebels in Syria Amid Secret Message Exchange The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/08/us/politics/biden-syria-assad-isis.html 184.546.007 New York New York City 08/12/2024 10:00 PM
Israeli Ground Forces Cross into Syria, Officials Say The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/08/world/middleeast/israel-demilitarized-zone-syria.html 184.546.007 New York New York City 08/12/2024 08:45 PM
As Assad’s Dictatorship in Syria Ends, New Risks for the Middle East Are Huge The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/08/us/politics/syria-assad-iran-risks.html 184.546.007 New York New York City 08/12/2024 05:41 PM
Israel Enters Demilitarized Buffer Zone in Golan Heights The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/08/world/middleeast/israel-syria-golan-buf.html 184.546.007 New York New York City 08/12/2024 12:10 PM
Syrian rebel leader’s victory speech holds a message for Iran – and for Trump and Israel too CNN https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/08/middleeast/analysis-syria-rebel-leader-speech-iran-intl-latam/index.html 155.458.497 Georgia Atlanta 08/12/2024 06:59 PM
Biden offers a blueprint for US support in Syria CNN https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/08/politics/biden-assad-syria-white-house/index.html 155.458.497 Georgia Atlanta 08/12/2024 03:08 PM
US pounds ISIS camps in Syria after Assad flees Politico via MSN.com https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/us-pounds-isis-camps-in-syria-after-assad-flees/ar-AA1vuk5m 127.645.172 Washington Redmond 08/12/2024 04:52 PM
After Fall of Assad Dynasty, Syria’s Risky New Moment CNBC via MSN.com https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/biden-says-u-s-will-support-syria-and-its-neighbors-after-assad-dynasty-collapses/ar-AA1vukyZ 127.645.172 Washington Redmond 08/12/2024 03:11 PM
Israel watches Syria with trepidation as 50 years of detente is upended CNN https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/08/middleeast/israel-syria-security-implications-golan-intl/index.html 123.353.974 Georgia Atlanta 08/12/2024 07:51 AM
Biden calls Assad's fall "moment of historic opportunity" CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/biden-bashar-assad-fall/ 71.367.711 New York New York City 08/12/2024 02:10 PM
Pro-Palestinian protesters gather outside Art Basel Miami event CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/pro-palestinian-protesters-gather-outside-art-basel-miami-event/ 57.764.852 New York New York City 08/12/2024 12:59 AM
REBECCA GRANT: Assad's ouster makes Syria the key to elusive Middle East peace Fox News Channel https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/rebecca-grant-assads-ouster-makes-syria-key-elusive-middle-east-peace 56.062.441 New York New York City 08/12/2024 03:47 PM
Columbia group's antisemitic newspaper draws outrage from NY lawmaker, as university investigates Fox News Channel https://www.foxnews.com/us/columbia-groups-antisemitic-newspaper-draws-outrage-ny-lawmaker-university-investigates 56.062.441 New York New York City 08/12/2024 11:31 AM
Unhinged man dubbed ‘MackNazi’ terrorizing NYC, ripping down Israeli hostage posters New York Post https://nypost.com/2024/12/08/us-news/unhinged-man-dubbed-macnazi-waging-war-on-upper-west-side-jews/ 54.050.145 New York New York City 08/12/2024 06:00 AM
Australia police say synagogue arson attack likely terrorist incident Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-police-say-synagogue-arson-attack-likely-terrorist-incident-2024-12-09/ 51.002.836 New York New York City 08/12/2024 09:36 PM
With Assad ousted, a new era starts in Syria as the world watches Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/with-assad-ousted-new-era-starts-syria-world-watches-2024-12-09/ 51.002.836 New York New York City 08/12/2024 09:23 PM
The fall of Bashar Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty Associated Press https://apnews.com/article/syria-bashar-assad-war-1468a97ff95bb782f5933856d99c9a8d 48.045.066 Washington Spokane 08/12/2024 12:10 AM
Biden says U.S., allies working to stabilize Syria after Assad regime's collapse The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/12/08/trump-syria-russia-ukraine/ 44.200.469 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 08/12/2024 08:02 PM
Campus ban for two pro-Palestinian activists sparks outcry at George Mason The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2024/12/08/george-mason-university-pro-palestinian-activists/ 44.200.469 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 08/12/2024 04:19 PM
Toppling of Syria's Assad most important moment in recent Middle East history: Reporter's notebook ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/International/toppling-assad-syria-important-moment-recent-middle-east-history-reporters-notebook/story?id=116577793 42.234.313 New York New York City 08/12/2024 03:55 PM
Big questions confronting the Biden administration and Trump's team after Assad's collapse in Syria ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/big-questions-confronting-biden-administration-trumps-team-after-116579244 42.234.313 New York New York City 08/12/2024 01:38 PM
Who is Al-Jolani, the Syrian rebel who ended Assad’s rule? Fortune https://fortune.com/2024/12/08/who-is-mohammed-al-jolani-syrian-rebel-hts-ahmed-al-sharaa-assad/ 29.335.859 New York New York City 08/12/2024 05:39 PM
Former national security adviser: ‘Until Hamas is destroyed,’ there can’t be ‘better life for the Palestinians’ The Hill https://thehill.com/policy/international/5029220-former-national-security-advisor-hr-mcmaster-hamas-palestinians/ 20.640.948 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 08/12/2024 02:55 PM
Israel captures Syrian territory after Assad regime collapse Axios https://www.axios.com/2024/12/08/syria-israel-golan-heights-assad 19.307.211 Virginia Arlington 08/12/2024 01:02 PM
Assad in Russia, Biden Says War Against Israel was "Mistake," More Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2024-12-08/assad-in-russia-biden-says-war-on-israel-was-mistake-more 18.881.120 New York New York City 08/12/2024 02:11 PM
Amnesty International Accused Israel of Genocide. Now What? Slate https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/12/israel-news-palestine-amnesty-international-report.html?via=rss 11.274.605 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 08/12/2024 12:52 PM
Hanukkah: Your guide to the Jewish Festival of Lights - explainer The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-831945 10.001.860 Jerusalem Jerusalem 08/12/2024 03:56 AM
Australia launches antisemitism task force after synagogue arson attack The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-832604 7.697.199 Jerusalem Jerusalem 08/12/2024 11:44 PM
Two fronts, no vision: Leadership failures in Lebanon and Gaza - opinion The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-832579 7.697.199 Jerusalem Jerusalem 08/12/2024 09:04 PM
Weak leadership at Duke University is emboldening BDS and fueling antisemitism - opinion The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-832565 7.697.199 Jerusalem Jerusalem 08/12/2024 07:03 PM
Sydney Jew detained for waving Israeli flag at anti-Israel protest The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-832595 7.697.199 Jerusalem Jerusalem 08/12/2024 06:50 PM
Ex-top IDF official to 'Post': Israel should get US to hit Iran nukes The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-832566 7.697.199 Jerusalem Jerusalem 08/12/2024 03:05 PM
Assad’s fall and Syria’s chaos: Israel’s high-stakes moment in a ‘New Middle East’ - analysis The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-832556 7.697.199 Jerusalem Jerusalem 08/12/2024 12:26 PM
New Zealand’s attempt to silence criticism of UNRWA funding The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-832548 7.697.199 Jerusalem Jerusalem 08/12/2024 10:57 AM
In The Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, Residents Celebrate Fall Of Assad Barron's https://www.barrons.com/news/in-the-israeli-occupied-golan-heights-residents-celebrate-fall-of-assad-fd0db03b 6.083.463 New York New York City 08/12/2024 03:07 PM
Global Reaction to Assad's Sudden Ouster from Syria Ranges from Jubilation to Alarm Newsmax https://www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/syria-assad-overthrow-world-reaction/2024/12/08/id/1190822/ 5.868.514 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 08/12/2024 01:00 PM
Hamas Tells Gaza Militant Groups To Identify Hostages They Hold Barron's https://www.barrons.com/news/hamas-tells-gaza-militant-groups-to-identify-hostages-they-hold-e972e1e2 5.060.934 New York New York City 08/12/2024 06:36 AM
Sen. Ted Cruz: Trump DOJ Will 'Go After' Campus Antisemitism Newsmax https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/antisemitism-college-campuses/2024/12/08/id/1190799/ 4.847.239 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 08/12/2024 08:33 AM
"At long last": Biden says Assad ouster is "act of justice" in Syria Salon https://www.salon.com/2024/12/08/at-long-last-biden-says-assad-ouster-is-act-of-justice-in-syria/ 3.576.352 New York New York City 08/12/2024 04:34 PM
Report: Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu to Attend Trump Inauguration Breitbart News Network https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/12/08/report-israel-prime-minister-netanyahu-attend-trump-inauguration/ 3.270.182 California Los Angeles 08/12/2024 11:19 PM
Israel Seizes Strategic Peak of Mount Hermon from Syria Breitbart News Network https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2024/12/08/israel-seizes-strategic-peak-of-mount-hermon-from-syria/ 3.270.182 California Los Angeles 08/12/2024 09:43 AM
This Leftist Historian Was Completing a Book on Campus Antisemitism. Then He Himself Became a Target Haaretz.com https://www.haaretz.com/us-news/2024-12-08/ty-article-magazine/.premium/the-left-wing-jewish-studies-professor-who-became-a-target-of-campus-antisemitism/00000193-969c-dfe8-a5db-fffde5510000 2.996.446 08/12/2024 08:57 AM
Report: Hamas Prepares for Hostage Deal After Trump Victory, Threat Breitbart News Network https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2024/12/08/report-hamas-prepares-for-hostage-deal-after-trump-victory-threat/ 2.851.262 California Los Angeles 08/12/2024 08:30 AM
Greta Thunberg Yells ‘F**k Germany, F**k Israel!’ at Pro-Palestine Rally Breitbart News Network https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2024/12/08/greta-thunberg-yells-fk-germany-fk-israel-at-pro-palestine-rally/ 2.851.262 California Los Angeles 08/12/2024 05:25 AM
Netanyahu says Assad regime fell because of Israeli strikes on Iran and Hezbollah Washington Examiner https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/3253571/netanyahu-assad-regime-fell-because-israeli-strikes-iran-hezbollah/ 2.705.729 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 08/12/2024 09:54 AM
Israel at War Day 430 | Biden: Fall of Assad Regime 'Direct Result of Israeli Blows' Against Iran, Hezbollah Haaretz.com https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-12-09/ty-article-live/biden-fall-of-assad-regime-direct-result-of-israeli-blows-against-iran-hezbollah/00000193-a95d-d610-a1bb-af5d26c50006 2.386.449 08/12/2024 11:01 PM
Syrian exiles prepare to head home, send messages of peace to Israel Ynetnews https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bj00wte7eje 1.902.036 Central District Rishon LeẔiyyon 08/12/2024 07:19 AM
Australian Jews not surprised by synagogue arson attack Ynetnews https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bjj11uj7ejg 1.902.036 Central District Rishon LeẔiyyon 08/12/2024 06:00 AM
Will Iran Become More Dangerous After Assad’s Ouster in Syria? Council on Foreign Relations https://www.cfr.org/expert-brief/will-iran-become-more-dangerous-after-assads-ouster-syria 1.780.933 New York New York City 08/12/2024 02:11 PM
After Fall of Assad Dynasty, Syria’s Risky New Moment Council on Foreign Relations https://www.cfr.org/expert-brief/after-fall-assad-dynasty-syrias-risky-new-moment 1.780.933 New York New York City 08/12/2024 10:36 AM
‘Successive governments have failed us’ – Marching against anti-Jewish hate Ynetnews https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjpis007ejl 1.441.734 Central District Rishon LeẔiyyon 08/12/2024 05:04 PM
Israel accidentally helped spark regime change in Syria — what’s next? The Forward https://forward.com/opinion/680815/syria-israel-assad-netanyahu/ 921.866 New York New York City 08/12/2024 02:37 PM
Amnesty International’s genocide report is profoundly flawed — and everyone who cares about Israel should read it The Forward https://forward.com/opinion/680794/amnesty-international-genocide-report/ 921.866 New York New York City 08/12/2024 02:22 PM
Suspects in Amsterdam pogrom will not be facing terrorism charges Arutz Sheva (English) - The Israel National News https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/400436?ssr=1 779.855 08/12/2024 10:40 PM
Prof. Zisser: IDF should not deploy more forces in Syria Arutz Sheva (English) - The Israel National News https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/400421?ssr=1 779.855 08/12/2024 04:19 PM
Biden: 'Iran made a historic mistake when it launched a war on Israel' Arutz Sheva (English) - The Israel National News https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/400420?ssr=1 779.855 08/12/2024 02:15 PM
Trump: 'The war must end, but Israel must win' Arutz Sheva (English) - The Israel National News https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/400418?ssr=1 779.855 08/12/2024 01:39 PM
Will Terror Victims Finally Get Justice? Supreme Court Takes Up Case Against Palestinian Groups Yeshiva World News https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2338800/will-terror-victims-finally-get-justice-supreme-court-takes-up-case-against-palestinian-groups.html 779.594 New York Brooklyn 08/12/2024 09:23 PM
UK Orders Ban on Pro-Hamas Video Game Simulating Terror Attacks Yeshiva World News https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2339141/uk-orders-ban-on-pro-hamas-video-game-simulating-terror-attacks.html 779.594 New York Brooklyn 08/12/2024 09:23 PM
Rabbi Yitzchok Dovid Grossman urges public to save Jew in prison Arutz Sheva (English) - The Israel National News https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/400399?ssr=1 771.135 08/12/2024 07:57 AM
U.S. Wants to Keep ISIS From Taking Over Syria, Says Jake Sullivan USNI News https://news.usni.org/2024/12/08/u-s-wants-to-keep-isis-from-taking-over-syria-says-jake-sullivan 551.639 Virginia 08/12/2024 05:50 PM
Trump: 'I want Netanyahu to end it, but you have to have a victory.' Israel Hayom Newspaper English https://www.israelhayom.com/2024/12/09/trump-i-want-netanyahu-to-end-it-but-you-have-to-have-a-victory/ 549.510 08/12/2024 06:22 PM
What the co-chair of Columbia University’s antisemitism task force says people get wrong about the campus protests JTA News https://www.jta.org/2024/12/08/ideas/what-the-co-chair-of-columbia-universitys-antisemitism-task-force-says-people-get-wrong-about-the-campus-protests 446.991 New York New York City 08/12/2024 06:45 AM
Over 1,000 Families Join Mezuzah Movement Despite Rising Adversity COLlive News https://collive.com/over-1000-families-join-mezuzah-movement-despite-rising-adversity/ 340.724 08/12/2024 03:21 PM
Qatar says ‘renewed interest’ in Gaza talks, wants unified Arab stance on Syria Al-Monitor https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2024/12/qatar-says-renewed-interest-gaza-talks-wants-unified-arab-stance-syria 311.900 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 08/12/2024 04:01 PM
Saudi prince accuses Israel of ‘genocide’, calls for Netanyahu’s arrest World Israel News https://worldisraelnews.com/saudi-prince-accuses-israel-of-genocide-calls-for-netanyahus-arrest/ 254.073 08/12/2024 07:55 AM
US Supreme Court to rule on $655 million terror lawsuit against Palestinian Authority World Israel News https://worldisraelnews.com/us-supreme-court-to-rule-on-655-million-terror-lawsuit-against-palestinian-authority/ 254.073 08/12/2024 06:08 AM
October 7 may have shifted some American Jews’ political loyalties Baptist News Global https://baptistnews.com/article/october-7-may-have-shifted-some-american-jews-political-loyalties/ 242.777 North Carolina Winston-Salem 08/12/2024 11:22 PM
Column: Antisemitic pro-Hamas propaganda at Indiana University must stop The Herald-Times https://eu.heraldtimesonline.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/12/08/column-indiana-university-antisemitic-pro-hamas-graffiti-must-stop/76771278007/ 223.449 Indiana 08/12/2024 05:30 AM
Assad Is Gone: What Happens to Syria Now? Foundation for Defense of Democracies https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2024/12/08/assad-is-gone-what-happens-to-syria-now/ 215.620 08/12/2024 11:05 PM
Jew-Hunting: Open Season in the West The Jewish Press https://www.jewishpress.com/indepth/opinions/jew-hunting-open-season-in-the-west/2024/12/09/ 183.848 New York New York City 08/12/2024 10:01 PM
Chaos in Syria ‘Creates Opportunities’ Against Iranian Axis The Algemeiner Journal https://www.algemeiner.com/2024/12/08/chaos-in-syria-creates-opportunities-against-iranian-axis/ 178.721 New York New York City 08/12/2024 12:15 PM
Hamas Releases New Video of Israeli Hostage Matan Zangauker The Media Line https://themedialine.org/headlines/hamas-releases-new-video-of-israeli-hostage-matan-zangauker/ 120.553 New York New York City 08/12/2024 07:09 AM
WATCH: How the IDF Crushed Hezbollah’s Leadership, Arsenal, and Operations United with Israel https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-how-the-idf-crushed-hezbollahs-leadership-arsenal-and-operations/ 92.890 Jerusalem Jerusalem 08/12/2024 06:25 AM
WATCH: Israeli Singer Ishay Ribo Brings Comfort to Family of Fallen Soldier United with Israel https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-israeli-singer-ishay-ribo-brings-comfort-to-family-of-fallen-soldier/ 92.890 Jerusalem Jerusalem 08/12/2024 06:13 AM
WATCH: Israeli UN Ambassador Reads Passages from Palestinian Textbook Glorifying Martyrdom United with Israel https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-israeli-un-ambassador-reads-passages-from-palestinian-textbook-glorifying-martyrdom/ 92.890 Jerusalem Jerusalem 08/12/2024 02:47 AM
Saudi Cleric Condemns October 7th, Advocates for Hostages United with Israel https://unitedwithisrael.org/saudi-cleric-condemns-october-7th-advocates-for-hostages/ 92.890 Jerusalem Jerusalem 08/12/2024 02:38 AM
Post-Assad Syria: Winners and Losers, Crisis and Opportunity JCPA.org https://jcpa.org/post-assad-syria-winners-and-losers-crisis-and-opportunity/ 67.465 08/12/2024 07:10 AM
Jewish partners split over law firm’s progressive agenda Cleveland Jewish News https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/jewish-partners-split-over-law-firm-s-progressive-agenda/article_5d965c51-6028-5869-977f-6ee6c72ec7d9.html 58.686 Ohio Beachwood 08/12/2024 05:31 AM
Generation Diaspora: Mark Greiz’s Pro-Israel Fashion Brand Empowers Jewish Identity and Support Jewish Business News https://jewishbusinessnews.com/2024/12/08/generation-diaspora-mark-greizs-pro-israel-fashion-brand-empowers-jewish-identity-and-support/ 19.061 08/12/2024 09:46 AM
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