[Audio] Tamar Ish Shalom in Conversation With Ilan Goldenberg, Jewish Crossroads
Tamar Ish Shalom spoke with J Street Chief Policy Officer Ilan Goldenberg about his work in the Obama and Biden Administrations, his role in the Harris campaign and his perspective on the current moment.
Israeli Protesters Hold Day of Disruption to Demand Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Deal, NBC
“Israeli protesters blocked roads in Tel Aviv and elsewhere in the country, holding up pictures of hostages still held in Gaza and calling for the war to end. A rally planned outside Israel’s defense headquarters later on Tuesday is expected to draw thousands of people.”
Pressley & Pettersen Lead Over 100 House Colleagues, Urge Secretary Rubio to Demand Surge of Infant Formula Into Gaza, US House
“Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), led 101 of their colleagues in calling on the Trump Administration to use its full power and authority to demand that Israeli government immediately facilitate a massive surge in all humanitarian aid, and in particular infant formula, into Gaza to address the crisis of starvation.”
Reuters and AP Demand Answers From Israeli Officials After Airstrikes Kill Journalists, Axios
“Top editors from Reuters and Associated Press on Tuesday sent a joint letter to Israeli officials demanding a ‘clear explanation’ for airstrikes on a Gaza hospital that killed five journalists on Monday.”
Australia Accuses Iran of Organizing Antisemitic Attacks and Expels Ambassador, NPR
“The Australian Security Intelligence Organization concluded the Iranian government had directed arson attacks on the Lewis Continental Kitchen, a kosher food company, in Sydney in October last year and on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne in December last year, Albanese said.”
Telling Israel ‘This Is Not Right’: Democratic U.S. Senators Meet Gaza Hostage Families in Tel Aviv, Haaretz
“Democratic U.S. Senators Chris Van Hallen of Maryland and Jeff Merkley of Oregon met with family members of Israeli hostages in Tel Aviv on Tuesday evening, as part of a broader trip to Israel and the region.”
Rabbis Emerge as Growing Voice of Criticism of Israel’s Tactics in Gaza, The New York Times
“Over the past few weeks, as reports of mass killings in Gaza have spread and experts declared the area is officially suffering from famine, a significant number of clergy across the spectrum of Jewish observance and affiliation have signed a series of high-profile, carefully crafted public letters criticizing the Israeli government.”
Citing October 7, Katz Says Israeli Troops Inside Syria Staying Put to Defend North, The Times of Israel
“Israel said on Tuesday it would not retreat from positions on the Syrian side of Mount Hermon and in other areas across the border, amid reports of advanced talks between Jerusalem and Damascus on reaching security arrangements along the sensitive frontier.”
Israel Needs Women in Leadership, The Jerusalem Post
J Street Israel Executive Director Nadav Tamir writes, “Every Israeli poll tells the same discouraging story, and not because of the numbers but because of the photos above them. They are all men: the current leaders, the aspiring leaders, the future leaders. Today, not one woman heads a political party or is considered a serious candidate for national leadership.”
Israel’s Gaza Campaign Is Making It a Pariah State, The New York Times
Thomas L. Friedman writes, “I will leave it to historians to debate whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. But what is absolutely clear to me right now is that this Israeli government is committing suicide, homicide and fratricide.”