News Roundup for December 2, 2025
Disqualifying Ra’am Would Disqualify Our Democracy, Times of Israel
J Street Israel Director Nadav Tamir writes, “Ra’am and the Southern Branch of the Islamic Movement are not just Mansour Abbas; they represent a moderate religious and political movement committed to Muslim integration into Israeli society.”
Three Soldiers Injured in West Bank Stabbing, Ramming Attacks; Assailants Killed, Times of Israel
“The attack came hours after a soldier was lightly hurt in a car-ramming near the city of Hebron. The attacker was killed during a subsequent attempt to arrest him.”
Trump Invites Israel’s Netanyahu to White House, Prime Minister’s Office Says, Reuters
“A visit to the White House would mark the Israeli prime minister’s fifth since Trump returned to office in January. The two leaders have publicly projected a close relationship, though U.S. and Israeli sources have said Trump has at times expressed frustration with Netanyahu.”
“Bibi sees ghosts everywhere”: US Alarmed by Israel’s Syria Strikes, Axios
“On Monday, Trump posted on Truth Social in support of al-Sharaa and said it was ‘very important that Israel maintain a strong and true dialogue with Syria, and that nothing takes place that will interfere with Syria’s evolution into a prosperous State.'”
Israel Bars U.S. Physicians From Entering West Bank and Treating Palestinian Patients, Haaretz
“The two physicians, Dr. Maryam Saidy and Dr. Umer Chaudhry, volunteers for the HEAL Palestine nonprofit group, arrived at the Allenby Bridge crossing from Jordan, also known as the Karameh border terminal. There they were questioned by Israeli soldiers, who informed them after around four hours that their entry to the West Bank had been denied.”
This Is the Story of How the Democrats Blew It on Gaza, New York Times
Ben Rhodes writes, “During the Biden presidency, it was short-handed the ‘hug Bibi’ strategy — the idea that smothering Mr. Netanyahu with unconditional support would give the U.S. leverage to influence his actions” […] “This approach made Democrats hypocrites when defending a ‘rules-based order,’ racial equality and democracy. It alienated elements of their base and placed them out of step with younger voters. And in an age of authoritarianism, fealty to an Israeli strongman who routinely humiliated them made Democrats appear weak.”
If Israel Reinstates the Death Penalty, It Will Betray Jewish Values — and Jewish History, The Forward
Michael Zoosman writes, “Allowing executions in the Jewish state — the justice system of which has, since 1954, only issued that punishment to Adolf Eichmann — would only give fodder to Israel’s enemies. Right now, Israel stands apart in the Middle East for its abolishment of the death penalty.”
ADL Is Losing Its Way in Defense of Israeli Government , Palm Beach Post
Barbara Pariente and Louis Silber write, “[N]ot only is this “antisemitic” labelling by the ADL untrue and unfair, but it minimizes the blatant antisemitic actions of Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes, and the leaders of the Heritage Foundation. Has the ADL simply turned its back on those who are real threats to the Jewish Community?”
