Haaretz EnglishPolitics
Jewish Leaders Gather Amid US Political Shifts, Debate Israel's Image
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American Jewish leaders met in Washington for the Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly following U.S. midterm elections where some Democrats campaigned on reviewing the U.S.-Israel alliance. Speakers largely blamed ignorance and outside influence for hostility toward Israel, with only a few advocating for more dissent. The gathering focused on external factors rather than internal reflection.
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- Hundreds of American Jewish leaders met in Washington for the JFNA General Assembly.
- Some Democratic midterm election platforms called for reconsidering the U.S. alliance with Israel.
- Speakers at the assembly cited ignorance and outside influence for hostility toward Israel.
- A few attendees urged greater acceptance of dissenting views on Israel.
- The assembly occurred one week after the U.S. midterm elections.
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