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Dear A.,
President Trump today
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announced that the Strait of Hormuz is "FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR BUSINESS", and that the U.S. Naval blockade will remain in place.
This announcement comes amid reports that the U.S. and Iran are negotiating a deal which could see the U.S. release frozen Iranian assets in exchange for the regime giving up its stockpile of highly-enriched uranium, according to
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Axios .
President Trump
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said yesterday that "Iran wants to make a deal," and U.S. and Iranian negotiators would likely meet again this weekend in Islamabad.
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Watch: U.S. missile destroyer orders a merchant vessel to return to an Iranian port outside the Strait of Hormuz, as the U.S. Naval blockade continues.
The U.S. is now expanding the blockade to include any Iranian‑linked vessel worldwide, designed to cut off the regime's funding and increase U.S. leverage.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine
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said yesterday that U.S. forces "will actively pursue any Iranian-flagged vessel or any vessel attempting to provide material support to Iran."
Meanwhile, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
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said that the U.S. remains "maximally postured" against Iran, and that the U.S. stands ready to resume combat operations against Iran "with more power than ever before," if the regime walks away from a deal.
Continue to follow our
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Shabbat Shalom,
Jake Braunstein
Senior Director, Policy Communications
Contact Senators Following their Votes on Arms Sales to Israel
On Wednesday, the Senate defeated two resolutions to block arms sales to Israel. The votes were
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40-59 and
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36-63 .
It’s critical that senators hear from pro-Israel constituents, expressing appreciation for those who voted to stand with Israel and disappointment to those who voted to block arms to our ally fighting a multi-front war.
TAKE 45 SECONDS: Thank those who voted NO on Sanders' dangerous resolutions and express your disappointment in those who voted YES.
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IDF recaps operations against Iran and Hezbollah
With the ceasefires with Iran and Lebanon in place, the IDF today released an
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operational recap highlighting the success of its operations.
In Iran:
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28 senior regime leaders eliminated.
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Nearly 11,000 strikes carried out on regime targets.
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More than 8,500 Israel Air Force sorties flown.
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Over 250 Iranian air defense systems dismantled.
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60% of Iran's missile launchers neutralized.
IDF International Spokesperson Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani
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said , "For years, these terrorists openly called for the destruction of Israel. Throughout Operation Roaring Lion, we precisely targeted and eliminated them, ensuring they can no longer pose a threat on our civilians."
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In Lebanon:
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Over 1,700 Hezbollah terrorists taken out.
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2,500 Israeli Air Force sorties flown.
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More than 5,000 Hezbollah terror targets struck.
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Nearly 15,000 strikes carried out.
Rabbi Joshua Abraham on J Street's latest poll: "This is not polling. This is a closing argument followed by a verdict form."
This week, J Street is promoting the results of a poll it conducted of 800 American Jews, which included an inaccurate push question designed to vilify AIPAC.
Rabbi Steven Abraham of Omaha
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wrote a must-read Substack in response to this tactic. "Before the respondent is even asked for an opinion, the question has already made the argument," he writes. "This is not polling. This is a closing argument followed by a verdict form."
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I encourage you to read and share Rabbi Abraham's piece here.
Other notable headlines
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Ask Haviv Anything Podcast: What does Ezra Klein get wrong?
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Russia and China deepen shadow support for Iran
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U.S. intends to lead Hezbollah disarmament, senior Israeli official tells 'Post'
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U.S. and Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce as ceasefire process stalls
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"It was precisely there, from the extermination camp, that I understood the unfathomable price of silence in the face of evil.” - IDF Soldier, son of Christian Lebanese family, while visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau
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Rep. Jared Moskowitz on calls to cut funding for Israel's life-saving Iron Dome.
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"If Klein wanted to make the case for a more pluralistic discourse in progressive circles, he might just as well have argued for those who defend Israel — they are the real minority. Instead, he chose Israel because it’s easy, I suppose." - Nadav Eyal
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A better future for Israelis and Palestinians is only possible with Hamas disarmed and out of power in Gaza.
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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