The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/ron-kampeas/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:34:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ron Kampeas | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/ron-kampeas/ 32 32 Barney Frank, the Jewish progressive congressman behind landmark finance bill, dies at 86 https://www.timesofisrael.com/barney-frank-the-jewish-progressive-congressman-behind-landmark-finance-bill-dies-at-86/ Wed, 20 May 2026 19:24:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827716 A lifelong liberal Zionist and the first openly gay member of Congress, Frank campaigned for rights for gay soldiers, using the IDF as proof that it wouldn't weaken the military

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]]> Tucker Carlson slams ‘repulsive’ campaign against country club that barred Jewish toddler https://www.timesofisrael.com/tucker-carlson-slams-repulsive-campaign-against-country-club-that-barred-jewish-toddler/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:42:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3809014 In segment rife with coded references to Jews, far-right pundit and his brother discuss anecdote about inclusion initiative in the 1990s and 'group' that’s 'fixated on WASPs'

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]]> Top ADL civil rights lay leader quits, accusing group of being ‘useful idiot’ for Trump https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-adl-civil-rights-litigator-quits-accusing-group-of-being-useful-idiot-for-trump/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:36:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3710722 Joe Berman cites failure to respond aggressively to antisemitism on the right, narrowing of focus from broader civil rights issues to antisemitism and anti-Zionism only

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]]> Netanyahu once decried ‘daylight’ with Washington, but now he tolerates Trump’s glare https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-once-decried-daylight-with-washington-but-now-he-tolerates-trumps-glare/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 06:08:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3678497 White House publicly expresses frustration with Israel and apparently shapes its actions in a far more significant way than the Biden administration did, with barely any pushback from Jerusalem

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]]> US Jews who revile Trump’s domestic policies say he deserves praise for Gaza deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-jews-who-revile-trumps-domestic-policies-say-he-deserves-praise-for-gaza-deal/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 02:29:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3661838 Former ADL chief says American Jewish opponents of the president 'need to walk and chew gum at the same time,' noting the GOP leader was able to accomplish what Biden could not

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]]> Antisemitic conspiracies about Jeffrey Epstein go mainstream as he returns to headlines https://www.timesofisrael.com/antisemitic-conspiracies-about-jeffrey-epstein-go-mainstream-as-he-returns-to-headlines/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 23:16:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3611702 Watchdogs point to discourse around the case as a textbook example of 'horseshoe theory,' with extremists on the left and right disseminating anti-Jewish tropes to wide acceptance

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]]> US transit secretary grilled for rehanging Jesus painting at Merchant Marine Academy https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-transit-secretary-grilled-for-rehanging-jesus-painting-at-merchant-marine-academy/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:22:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3600651 Entitled 'Christ on the Water,' painting had been moved to the academy's chapel following a complaint from Jewish midshipmen

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]]> Pro-Israel Jewish Democrats say Mamdani’s stances are cause for concern – and action https://www.timesofisrael.com/pro-israel-jewish-democrats-say-mamdanis-stances-are-cause-for-concern-and-action/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:34:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3589394 Progressive Jews want clarification on the New York mayoral frontrunner's defense of the phrase 'globalize the intifada,' while cautioning against twisting what he himself says

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]]> Why the UK, Germany and France harshly criticize Israel on Gaza but support it on Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-the-uk-germany-and-france-harshly-criticize-israel-on-gaza-but-support-it-on-iran/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:50:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3575962 With the Islamic Republic's relationship with Russia a possible factor, European powers don't complain about the taming of what they perceive as a threat to their own security

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]]> Most US lawmakers offer firm support for Israeli strikes on Iran, though some critical https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-lawmakers-offer-sweeping-support-for-israeli-strikes-on-iran-though-some-critical/ Sat, 14 Jun 2025 02:13:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3572416 Isolationist GOP senator calls to oppose 'the Neocons’ latest plan,' while ranking Democrat on Foreign Relations Committee says Israel's attack endangers negotiations and US personnel

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]]> Israel’s strike on Iran: How we got here, what we don’t know and what happens next https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-strike-on-iran-how-we-got-here-what-we-dont-know-and-what-happens-next/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 02:49:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3571290 Hours before the strike, some insiders said they thought Israel could be rattling sabers. Trump had warned Israel not to attack, and his top envoy was due to resume diplomacy within days

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]]> Will the DC killings lead Trump to crack down harder on pro-Palestinian activists? https://www.timesofisrael.com/will-the-dc-shooting-lead-trump-to-crack-down-harder-on-pro-palestinian-activists/ Fri, 23 May 2025 12:02:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3556117 After attack by gunman who then shouted 'Free Palestine,' right-wing Jewish groups and conservative lawmakers say US must 'quash the terrorism-promoting demonstrations' on campuses

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]]> Nita Lowey, longtime Jewish US congresswoman and Mideast peace advocate, dies at 87 https://www.timesofisrael.com/nita-lowey-longtime-jewish-us-congresswoman-and-mideast-peace-advocate-dies-at-87/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:34:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3504240 New York native who represented the state for over 30 years in Congress advocated for Israel and battled against eroding bipartisan support for Jewish state

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]]> Biden, who campaigned on issue of antisemitism, leaves as it hits historic levels https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-who-campaigned-on-issue-of-antisemitism-leaves-as-it-hits-historic-levels/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:00:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3463832 Outgoing US president established 1st national strategy to fight antisemitism, even appointing special envoy, but couldn't stop surge of anti-Jewish hate after Hamas's Oct. 7 attack

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]]> JD Vance appears to defend Germany’s far-right AfD party https://www.timesofisrael.com/jd-vance-appears-to-defend-germanys-far-right-afd-party/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:09:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3445417 US vice president-elect mocks alarm over Elon Musk backing anti-EU party accused of 'neo-Nazi ideology': 'It’s so dangerous for people to control their borders'

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