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Dear A.,
Today, the U.N. Security Council finally passed a resolution demanding Hamas release all of the hostages. The resolution also calls for facilitating an increased flow of humanitarian goods into Gaza.
The U.S.
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led the diplomatic effort to improve the resolution. In her remarks after the vote, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield condemned the council’s morally bankrupt refusal to condemn Hamas and its unprovoked attack on October 7.
“Why is it so hard to condemn Hamas for slaughtering young people at a concert, for butchering families alive, for the reports of widespread sexual violence,” asked Thomas-Greenfield. “I will never understand why some council members have remained silent in the face of such evil.”
Meanwhile in Gaza, the IDF today released incredible footage of a complex tunnel network in Gaza City. The video –
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click here to watch and share – was recorded by the IDF's canine unit.
Israel also urged residents from central Gaza to evacuate south to avoid ongoing combat operations. The IDF announced that it is making a humanitarian route available for civilians to safely move out of harm’s way.
The IDF also announced new daily tactical pauses in the fighting in neighborhoods near Rafah for humanitarian purposes.
While for many Israelis, this Shabbat is yet another painful reminder of loved ones who were killed or are still being held captive by Hamas, many families received a wonderful surprise of their sons and daughters returning home from the front lines in Gaza.
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Watch this compilation video of soldiers embracing family members on a short weekend release from combat.
AIPAC will continue providing regular updates on the war throughout the holiday break via emails and
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our social media feeds . If you find yourself with extra time, below my signature is a list of recommended articles, podcasts and videos that may be of interest.
Shabbat Shalom,
Adam Harris
Director of Communications
AIPAC This Week | 2.5-Minute Video Update
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This week, the Biden administration continued to make clear that Hamas could end this war today if it wanted to. Watch and share this 2.5-minute recap of the week.
Articles
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Why Israel, Which Wanted to Think It Was Done with Gaza, Sees This As A War Of No Choice
David Horovitz, The Times of Israel
December 6, 2023
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Ending the War
Robert Satloff and Dennis Ross, Washington Institute for Near East Policy
December 1, 2023
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A Ceasefire Will Not End the Israel-Palestine Conflict
David Schenker, The National Interest
December 9, 2023
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How to Kill A Palestinian State
Bret Stephens, The New York Times
November 28, 2023
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Why Israel Slept: The War in Gaza and the Search for Security
Amos Yadlin and Udi Evental, Foreign Affairs
November 21, 2023
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The End of Israel’s Gaza Illusions
Asaf Orion, Foreign Affairs
November 3, 2023
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Making Sense of Casualty Counts in the Israel-Hamas War
Adam Klein, Lawfare Blog
November 17, 2023
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As the Israel-Hamas War Governs the World’s Attention, Iran Is Quietly Marching Towards Nuclear Breakout
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Adam Boehler, TIME
December 9, 2023
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Videos
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Sen. Marco Rubio with AIPAC
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) sat down with AIPAC Florida Political Director Evan Philipson to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and efforts in the Senate to counter Iranian aggression.
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Congress Adopts Defense Bill with Major Pro-Israel Provisions
In December, Congress passed one of the most important bills we support each year. Watch and learn about the pro-Israel provisions included in this year's National Defense Authorization Act.
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Podcasts
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Unholy: Two Jews on the News
Yonit Levy, Jonathan Freedland
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December 7:
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The Light We Cannot See - with special guest Ilana Dayan (longtime investigative TV journalist and one of Israel’s most trusted and renowned reporters).
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Listen to the episode.
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November 30:
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Israel At War Week VIII: Speak of the Devil - with Michael Milshtein
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( One of Israel’s foremost experts on Hamas).
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Listen to the episode.
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Call Me Back
Dan Senor
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December 18: The Two-State Solution with Haviv Rettig Gur.
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Listen to the episode.
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Identity Crisis Podcast
Shalom Hartman Institute
November 14:
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Fighting a Just War with Tal Becker.
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Listen to the episode.
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Honestly with Bari Weiss
The Free Press
November 12:
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The Bright Line Between Good and Evil with Sam Harris.
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Listen to the episode.
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HELP AIPAC FINISH 2023 STRONG!
Your support by December 31st will provide AIPAC the resources it needs to help keep Israel safe.
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The mission of AIPAC is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel.
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