WH readout of Biden-Netanyahu call today

Sen. Fetterman on campus protests:

“Of course, it's a great American value to protest. But I don't believe living in a pup tent for Hamas is really helpful…

“I can't end that war, Joe Biden can’t end that war, Netanyahu can’t end that war. But Hamas could end it right now.”

Our politics diverge on many issues, but intersect on this.

This is a just war against Hamas—terrorists who designed and instigated the 10/7 massacre.

The ICC shreds what credibility it has if it prosecutes Israel but ignores Hamas.

IDF spokesperson:

“In the coming days, the amount of aid going into Gaza will continue to scale-up even more…

“Getting aid to the people of Gaza is a top priority —because our war is against Hamas, not against the people of Gaza.”

Dougie when the Seder takes too long…

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo at BK church re: campus protests:

“Don’t tell the Jews to stay home, no one in this city should be afraid to come out of their house.. Let them go back to their campus, and if the so-called protesters break the law, then arrest them and enforce the law.”

Bernie Sanders on campus protests:

“Antisemitism is a disgusting and vile form of bigotry which has killed millions of people. I would hope that every American condemns antisemitism.”

.Governor Glenn Youngkin on campus protests: ‘We will protect the ability to peacefully express yourself, but we're not going to have the kinds of hate speech and intimidation that we're seeing across the country in Virginia.’

CBS News poll of Michigan voters:

38%, and 42% of young voters, see Israel-Hamas war as “major factor” in vote for president.

34%, and 45% Dems + young voters, want Biden to pressure Israel to end war in Gaza. Add. 24% want POTUS to push Israel to reduce military operations.

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid fears Israel will be blamed if Biden loses reelection.

“A lot of people in the Democratic Party are going to say it’s because of Israel, or at least this is going to be one of the claims.” forward.com/fast-forward/6…

''Nobody will take my voice anymore.' — freed hostage Moran Yanai bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-…

CNN poll:

71% of Americans, including 53% of Democrats, disapprove of Biden’s handling of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
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NEW: Cornell has suspended several students for breaking university rules with their encampment.

The administration also says chanting “there is only one solution: intifada revolution” contradicts the protestors’ claim that their protest is not antisemitic.

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s primary rival, Don Samuels, blasts the congresswoman for visit to Columbia and remarks against pro-Israel students.

“We must condemn harassment, hate speech, and abuse.”

Cheering on from across the pond: Mazel Tov to Barak Ravid for #WHCD Aldo Beckman Award for Overall Excellence

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💥Trump pollster John McLaughlin revealed to @TaraPalmeri a secret Netanyahu has lied about since Day One: He's been polling all along. McLaughlin was polling Israelis about Netanyahu as early as 15 days after the Hamas attack. open.spotify.com/episode/1f5j1I…

How safe can London’s streets be for Jewish people when even Holocaust memorials need covering up?

Police efforts to protect Jewish memorials and communities show that protests in London are not peaceful.

At what point are we going to start acknowledging and addressing this?

Hamas released a video with a first proof-of-life from U.S. citizen Keith Siegal who is held hostage in Gaza. The video includes a proof-of-life from another hostage - Omri Miran