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- 1Israel lobby's grip on US politics weakening, writer argues▼The Israel lobby is losing its grip on U.S. electoral politics, but it won't go out without a fight. American Jews canno
An opinion piece argues that pro-Israel lobbying groups are losing their influence over U.S. electoral politics, but warns they will fight to hold on to it. The author, writing from a Jewish perspective, says American Jews are watching closely and that the community's future depends on waking up to these shifts. The piece reflects an ongoing debate on the left about money, advocacy and Middle East policy in American elections.
- 2Israeli settler movement prepares possible return to Gaza▼The Israeli settler movement preparing to return to Gaza
Reports say parts of Israel's settler movement are preparing to return to Gaza, decades after settlements there were dismantled in 2005. The claims follow the war between Israel and Hamas and growing calls among some Israeli groups to re-establish a Jewish presence in the territory. Observers warn such a move would inflame tensions and conflict with international positions on Gaza's future.
- 3Settler violence reported during Jewish high holy days▼These are the "high holy days" - guess what happens on the holy days in # israel ? The settlers riot - they burn houses,
Posts accuse Israeli settlers of carrying out riots, arson and looting during the Jewish high holy days in the occupied West Bank. One widely shared claim says settler violence during religious holidays is a long-standing pattern, comparing it to actions by pre-state paramilitary groups such as the Hagana, Lehi and Irgun. The posts reflect ongoing anger over settler attacks on Palestinian homes, cars and property at a time of heightened religious tension.
- 4Bass and Raman speak to Jewish Angelenos at mayoral forum●Bass, Raman address Jewish Angelenos at mayoral forum https:// lemmy.world/post/52537834
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and councilmember-Nithya Raman rival appears at a mayoral forum addressing Jewish Angelenos. The two officials spoke to members of the city's Jewish community, discussing issues relevant to that constituency as part of ongoing civic engagement ahead of the election cycle.
- 5Israel-Palestine Dominates Jewish Community Mayoral Forum●Israel-Palestine Takes Center Stage at Jewish Community Mayoral Forum
A mayoral forum hosted by a Jewish community group was dominated by discussion of Israel-Palestine, with candidates pressed on the conflict and related local concerns. The event reflects how international Middle East politics increasingly shapes local election campaigns, with candidates' positions on the issue becoming a deciding factor for many voters.
- 6Jewish Communities Demand Next UN Leader Tackle Antisemitism●Next UN Leader Must Clean up Antisemitism, World Jewish Communities Tell Global Body
World Jewish communities are calling on the incoming United Nations Secretary-General to confront antisemitism within the global body. In coordinated statements carried by Jewish publications in the United States and internationally, community groups are urging the next UN leader to reform institutions and rhetoric they say have enabled anti-Jewish bias at the organisation. The appeals come as the UN prepares for a transition in leadership.