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Iran Is Rewiring Its Proxy Network

The Islamic Republic’s preparation for renewed regional escalation is making it less vulnerable to outside attacks.

Hasan Piker stands by ‘intentionally provocative’ claims that Hamas is ‘a thousand times better’ than Israel

Piker made the comment in an X post from January and has since doubled and tripled down on the claim while facing backlash. Though he conceded that he would likely alienate fewer people by simply saying Israel was “worse” than Hamas, Piker told the magazine that it wasn’t his style.

Special Report: UN data counts Palestinian terror as ‘settler violence’

OCHA defines settler-related violence as incidents involving violence, intimidation or property damage carried out by “settlers” or against “settlers,” as well as incidents involving other Israeli civilians in Judea and Samaria.
Read More…JNS

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Trump says US ‘low-keying’ Iran conflict, giving economic pressure time to work

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Washington was “low-keying” its approach to Iran and only “semi-negotiating” with the Islamic Republic, as it suffers in dire economic straits.

Trump admin announces probes of San Francisco State, San José State over alleged Jew-hatred

(Aug. 6, 2026 / JNS)
San Francisco State University and San José State University, both public schools, have “reportedly failed to acknowledge or meaningfully respond to cases of antisemitic harassment on campus, seeming, in some instances, even to condone such abhorrent acts,” the U.S. Department of Education said on Thursday.

Fetterman wins praise for ‘guts’ after going toe-to-toe with Jon Stewart over Israel support

A Republican Jewish organization praised Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., for his “guts” after talk show host Jon Stewart clashed with Fetterman over his “red line” support for Israel. The senator called out the Democratic Party’s increasing hostility toward the Jewish state.

Abdul El-Sayed refuses to distance himself from anti-Israel extremist Hasan Piker – even as Jewish Michiganders are scared

Far-left Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed gave a mealy-mouthed answer about his ties to extremist socialist streamer Hasan Piker in a softball interview with the New York Times – even as Jewish constituents voice deep concerns about his march to the Senate.

Trump insists Iran deal could be inked soon, after previous forecasts don’t pan out

US President Donald Trump said Thursday afternoon that a deal had not yet been reached with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but such an agreement could be inked soon.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defense deal in shadow of Iran war

RIYADH/KARACHI/ANKARA — Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca on Friday, wedding Sunni Muslim US allies alarmed at a regional conflagration that has rained missile fire onto Gulf oil exporters.

Israeli President Herzog calls antisemitism a ‘contamination of societies’ as hate crimes surge

Israeli President Isaac Herzog issued a stern warning about the global spread of antisemitism in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital at his Jerusalem residence.
Read More: Fox News

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Israel, Gulf states pursue secret energy corridor to bypass Hormuz

Israel and several Gulf states have been holding meetings and talks in recent weeks to advance routes for transporting Gulf oil and natural gas to importing countries while bypassing the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen told Israel Hayom.

UC Berkeley ethnic studies workshop to feature teacher who said ‘ethnic studies means free Palestine’

The University of California, Berkeley’s history-social science project, a regional site of the public school system’s California Subject Matter Project, said that it is partnering with Joemy Ito-Gates, an ethnic studies teacher who has said that “ethnic studies means free Palestine,” in an Aug. 22 workshop.

Two reservists killed, four seriously wounded by IED blast in south Lebanon; IDF strikes Hezbollah in response

The Israel Defense Forces announced Thursday morning that two reservist soldiers were killed, and four were seriously wounded after being hit by an explosive device in the southern Lebanon town of Majdal Zoun a day earlier. The deadly attack prompted the military to resume strikes on Wednesday against Hezbollah, as talks on expanding the truce…

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SCOOP: UC Berkeley ethnic studies workshop to feature teacher who said ‘ethnic studies means free Palestine’

(Aug. 5, 2026 / JNS)
The University of California, Berkeley’s history-social science project, a regional site of the public school system’s California Subject Matter Project, said that it is partnering with Joemy Ito-Gates, an ethnic studies teacher who has said that “ethnic studies means free Palestine,” in an Aug. 22 workshop.

Israeli President Herzog calls antisemitism a ‘contamination of societies’ as hate crimes surge

Israeli President Isaac Herzog issued a stern warning about the global spread of antisemitism in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital at his Jerusalem residence.

Israel, Gulf states pursue secret energy corridor to bypass Hormuz

Two reservists killed, four seriously wounded by IED blast in south Lebanon; IDF strikes Hezbollah in response

Initial probe indicates explosive detonated when troops entered building in Majdal Zoun; Lebanon reports 1 killed, 12 others hurt as IDF responds to ‘blatant violation’ of ceasefire
Read More…The Times of Israel

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CUFI Action Update: Time to Think Inside the Box

On Monday, U.S. Central Command put out a broad request, “We are looking for new, creative and unconventional ways to pressure and punish Iran.”

We’re in, but spoiler alert, you don’t need new, creative or unconventional ideas. With just three simple principles, the civilized world will bring the Islamic Republic to an end.

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