Even CNN’s chief data analyst was shocked when he looked at polls showing the dramatic shift in support — or lack thereof — for Israel, particularly among younger Democrats, in less than a decade. Harry Enten went over the numbers with CNN anchor Kate Bolduan on Wednesday morning, and he showed just how much the Democratic Party had changed with regard to support for Israel — and while he noted that the wildest swing was among Democrats under the age of 50, even those over 50 had made a sizable shift away from supporting the Jewish state. “What are we talking about here? All right, who do Democrats sympathize more with: Israelis or Palestinians? In 2017, the Democratic Party was a pro-Israeli party,” Enten explained. “Look at this. They sympathized with the Israelis by 13 points—more with the Israelis than the Palestinians. But look at this sea change. Now, Democrats sympathize more with the Palestinians by 43 points.” That is a change in the margin of 56 points over the course of just eight years. So all of a sudden, it’s the pro-Palestinian position that actually reigns supreme in Democratic politics, not the Israeli position”... A group of Palestinian sheikhs in the holy city of Hebron has written to the Israeli government formally asking to be given sovereignty over the area as an emirate, and not as part of a larger Palestinian state. The new emirate, they say, would join the Abraham Accords, the regional agreement establishing peace between Israel and participating Arab and Muslim states. Abraham himself is said by tradition to be buried in Hebron, in the Tomb of the Patriarch, holy to Muslims and Jews. The initiative places a new option on the table for the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and an alternative to the corrupt and antisemitic Palestinian Authority, which currently administers the area. The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday: “We want cooperation with Israel,” says Sheikh Wadee’ al-Jaabari, also known as Abu Sanad, from his ceremonial tent in Hebron, the West Bank’s largest city located south of Jerusalem. “We want coexistence.” The leader of Hebron’s most influential clan has said such things before, as did his father. But this time is different. Sheikh Jaabari and four other leading Hebron sheikhs have signed a letter pledging peace and full recognition of Israel as a Jewish state. Their plan is for Hebron to break out of the Palestinian Authority, establish an emirate of its own, and join the Abraham Accords. The suggestion is timely: the U.S. and Israel are said to be preparing a formal peace plan that encompasses the region. The plan must make room for Palestinian aspirations in some form to win the support of Arab leaders. By recognizing emirates, Israel could avoid the perception of rewarding Palestinian terror with statehood — and could actually achieve peace with a more credible and stable neighboring governing partner. Hebron, located in Judea (the southern West Bank) is divided between a Jewish and Arab portion, the latter run by the Palestinian Authority, under an agreement signed in 1997. Five Doves, Donna Danna (6 July 2025) In a groundbreaking development with deep spiritual resonance, the Israeli milling company Shtibel has announced plans to produce semolina specifically kosher and pure for the Temple offerings—including the minchah (meal offerings) and the shtei halechem (Two Loaves) offering brought on the Festival of Shavuot. Hebrew-language Makor Rishon reported that this marks the first time in millennia that a commercial company in the Land of Israel will manufacture flour in accordance with the strict halachic (Jewish legal) requirements for use in the Temple. The semolina, made from new Israeli wheat, will be produced in a dry-milling process that ensures it does not become ritually impure—a necessary condition for offerings brought to the altar in the Beit HaMikdash (Holy Temple). The first shelf-ready products are expected to become available by Sivan 5786 (June 2026). The new product comes just in time as an attempt to bring the two loaves of bread for the Shavuoth wave offering nearly came to pass earlier this month, but was prevented by the Israeli police. The technical hurdles remain considerable. The wheat used must be of the new crop, harvested close to Shavuot, yet this type of wheat is often less suitable for baking because it hasn’t matured. Most commercial mills age wheat for three months, but for Temple use, the semolina must come from freshly harvested grain. Further complicating matters, the wheat used must be carefully selected and processed separately to avoid disqualifying contact with moisture or impurity. Despite the complexity, Shtibel believes they can meet the halachic and logistical requirements. According to Friedman, full-scale tests will continue through the coming winter, and by February 2026 they expect to complete development in time for the next wheat season. For many, it is more than a flour product—it’s a sign of redemption taking shape, one grain at a time. He was five when he watched his first public execution. The crowd cheered. The body hung in the square. And like the other children in Khan Yunis that day, Ayman Abu Subuh — now Dor Shachar — was taught to hate Jews, Israel, Christians, and the whole world. Decades later, Shachar lives in Israel, not only with a new name but a new religion. But with the recent release of his memoir “From Gaza to Tel Aviv” in English, he’s less focused on his personal journey. Shachar is intent on warning the West about the enemy he says it still doesn’t understand. “I wrote this book so the world — especially the West — would wake up and start understanding the truth. Who the people of Gaza really are. What’s really waiting for them, too. Some Western countries are already deep inside this problem, whether they realize it or not.” Raised in a violent family and educated in a system of hatred, he ran away from home as a teenager and was eventually taken in by an Israeli family and given a second chance at life. He eventually converted to Judaism. “I grew up there. I was held in prison there. I know exactly what the Israeli hostages are going through. And I say this clearly: trying to free them through negotiations is a mistake. What we’re hearing now about another deal — a 60-day ceasefire, massive humanitarian aid, terrorist releases — it’s a disaster,” Shachar insists. “It’s feeding the monster that will strike again the moment it regains strength. You don’t make deals with the devil.” In his public lectures worldwide, Shachar says he finds a hunger for truth. “People come up to me afterward and say, ‘We had no idea. Thank you for showing us what no one else is saying.’ That’s why I knew the book had to come out in English. It’s not about me. It’s about getting the truth out.” Among the most controversial claims in the book is Shachar’s assertion that there are no truly innocent civilians in Gaza. “I know, people tell me — but what about the innocent Gazans? And I say this with certainty: there are no innocents in Gaza. If there were, Hamas would have been overthrown long ago. People would be in the streets protesting, throwing the Hamas thugs off rooftops,” Shachar says. “But what did we see on October 7th? We saw people cheering, hugging terrorists, celebrating in the streets while hostages were dragged through Gaza. I know what I saw, I know where I grew up. There are no innocents. And that’s why you cannot negotiate with them,” he insists. “These people aren’t hiding their intentions. They say it openly: once they’re done with the Jews, they’ll move on to the Christians. And the West still doesn’t get it.” “I know, people tell me — but what about the innocent Gazans? And I say this with certainty: there are no innocents in Gaza. If there were, Hamas would have been overthrown long ago. People would be in the streets protesting, throwing the Hamas thugs off rooftops,” Shachar says. “But what did we see on October 7th? We saw people cheering, hugging terrorists, celebrating in the streets while hostages were dragged through Gaza. I know what I saw, I know where I grew up. There are no innocents. And that’s why you cannot negotiate with them,” he insists. “These people aren’t hiding their intentions. They say it openly: once they’re done with the Jews, they’ll move on to the Christians. And the West still doesn’t get it.” I agree with this guy. I have witnessed things like this first hand. This truth needs to get out. Amir's Weekly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/60fe789f2dfd/newsletter22025-11467241?e=71da67882a Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds several political and diplomatic records. He is Israel’s longest-serving prime minister (nearly 18 years, in total); he has spoken to more joint sessions of Congress (four) than any other world leader; and he has visited President Donald Trump in the White House more times (three) this year than anyone else. Yet it is his success in the ongoing war that will seal his place in history. ...now, with Iran defeated and Hezbollah decimated, and with an impending deal that could see at least half of the remaining Israeli hostages released, Netanyahu will be remembered as a victorious wartime leader and statesman. There may be more to come: an expansion of the Abraham Accords to include Saudi Arabia; peace with Syria, Israel’s most stubborn enemy; and new trade routes across the Middle East, through Israel. And it all happened because Netanyahu decided ...that he would lead Israel beyond a war of reaction, and strike the very source of the conflict — the Iranian regime. He did so with the assent of the United States, but he did not ask America for permission to do it. He took responsibility for the future of his country and his people, took a risk, and achieved what few people thought was possible. When Trump greeted Netanyahu at the White House, it was a reunion of one statesman with another, on a par with FDR and Churchill... Netanyahu has done more than answer his critics: he has won a legacy as one of the greatest leaders in the history of the Jewish people, and the world. On Wednesday Israel bombed several targets in Damascus, the capital of Syria. Israel launched the massive attack on Damascus earlier today. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement on Wednesday. Netanyahu says the military strikes were meant to protect the persecuted Druze minority in Syria. “My brothers, Druze citizens of Israel, the situation in Suwayda, the situation in southwestern Syria, is very serious. The IDF is operating, the Air Force is operating, other forces are operating. We are working to save our Druze brothers and to eliminate the regime’s gangs. This comes a day after Israel targeted Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. [58 minutes]
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