The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/ron-kampeas/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:01:42 +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 After attacking AIPAC, El-Sayed seeks support from Michigan’s pro-Israel Democrats https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-attacking-aipac-el-sayed-seeks-support-from-michigans-pro-israel-democrats/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:54:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3874838 Having edged out pro-Israel Stevens, Democratic Senate nominee asserts commitment to Jewish safety, calls for party unity, while maintaining opposition to military aid for Israel

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]]> 5 Toronto police officers face punishment for controversial comments after Oct. 7 https://www.timesofisrael.com/5-toronto-police-officers-face-punishment-for-controversial-comments-after-oct-7/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:23:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3873364 Remarks on Muslim outreach podcast said to refer to 'unbelievable' number of people who converted to Islam after Hamas-led invasion; police call comments 'biased or inappropriate'

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]]> In DC, Netanyahu showcases diplomatic wins, but they all have expiration dates https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-dc-netanyahu-showcases-diplomatic-wins-but-they-all-have-expiration-dates/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:55:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3871446 PM emerges glowing from meeting with Trump, poses with evangelicals and takes on NYC's Mamdani; but with US elections looming, Israel may soon face a wake-up call

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]]> Visiting DC, Netanyahu and Lapid vie for critical title of Israel’s most adept US whisperer https://www.timesofisrael.com/visiting-dc-netanyahu-and-lapid-vie-for-critical-title-of-israels-most-adept-us-whisperer/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:54:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3870004 Opposition leader seeks to dent PM's longstanding reputation as an effective advocate for Israel in DC, while the premier looks to shore it up by stressing his close ties to Trump

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]]> Paragon of a bygone era? With death of Lindsey Graham, Israel loses a stalwart ally https://www.timesofisrael.com/paragon-of-a-bygone-era-with-death-of-lindsey-graham-israel-loses-a-stalwart-ally/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:20:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3859950 Republican senator organized a bipartisan trip to Israel shortly after October 7, saying at the time: 'If I had a bigger plane, we probably would have brought the entire Senate'

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]]> 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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