Despite sustained media campaigns and international pressure aimed at undermining Israel’s fight against terror, a new Harvard/Harris poll confirms Americans continue to overwhelmingly support the Jewish state.
The British government announced Sunday that police will gain stronger authority to restrict repeated protests following the arrest of nearly 500 demonstrators at a rally supporting the banned group Palestine Action. The move comes amid growing tension between public safety and free speech as unrest continues over the Israel-Hamas war.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage issued a stark warning Friday following the Yom Kippur terrorist attack outside a Manchester synagogue, saying Britain is facing “societal breakdown.” His remarks came as pro-Palestinian demonstrations erupted across the country within hours of the attack, which left two worshippers dead and several others injured.
President Donald Trump pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to issue a rare apology to Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani following last month’s Israeli airstrike in Doha that targeted Hamas operatives. The move, made during a joint call at the White House, signals that a broader diplomatic deal—possibly tied to ending the war in Gaza—may be in the works.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) strongly criticized the international push to recognize a Palestinian state during an interview aired Tuesday on Newsmax TV, warning that such moves send a dangerous message to Hamas and risk legitimizing its terrorism. Fetterman argued that formal recognition allows Hamas to reframe the October 7 attacks and the ensuing destruction in Gaza as a “worthy” sacrifice in their quest for statehood.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) sharply criticized the international push to recognize a Palestinian state, saying during a Tuesday interview that no credible leadership exists outside of Hamas. His comments came in response to decisions by countries like the United Kingdom to move toward formal recognition of Palestinian statehood despite ongoing terrorism and failed governance.