Palestinian Exceptionalism | Rally THIS SUNDAY | The Biden Administration's Middle East Policy

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Volume 14, Issue 13

“Baseless hatred, polarization and division are exacting a very heavy price… the heaviest price is the erosion of our national resilience….My mission, the goal of my presidency, is to do everything to rebuild hope."

—President Isaac Herzog, from his inaugural speech, July 7, 2021
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The Pitfalls of Palestinian Exceptionalism


** Hussein Aboubakr Mansour | July 9, 2021
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Very few causes or ideas, if any, have gained the support and license of so many disparate ideologies the way the Palestinian cause has. From the ideological projects of Islamism, Jihadism, Arab nationalism to third world liberation ideologies, Feminism, and wokeism, the Palestinian Cause serves as a rallying call to such disharmonious groups.

Palestinian “refugees” are considered a different breed of displaced humans, utterly unique from the tens of millions who were displaced since WWII. The recent wave of protest against the oppressive rule of the Palestinian Authority was less of interest to Western supporters of the cause—many of whom hold slain Saudi journalist Khashoggi as a Christ-like figure—than the cause for democratic governance in the rest of the region. Palestinian exceptionalism remains the biggest obstacle to a better Palestinian future.

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Upcoming Events
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Antisemitism isn't taking a summer vacation. Neither can we.
On Sunday, July 11 at 1 pm ET in Washington, D.C, a diverse coalition of Jewish advocacy organizations are hosting “NO FEAR: A Rally in Solidarity with the Jewish People.” It is time for the Jewish people and our allies to speak out against antisemitism with the many voices in our resilient community. Elisha Wiesel will speak, as will victims of antisemitism and elected officials across the denominational and political spectrum.

Our tent is big. We welcome all Zionist, Jewish organizations, and allies. If you believe we have a right to exist in peace and security as a Jewish people both here in the United States and in Israel, then you belong with us.
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SECURITY WILL BE PRESENT
To join our Facebook group for the rally, go to NO FEAR: Rally in Solidarity with the Jewish People. Questions? Email Melissa Landa, [email protected]

You can find details as they evolve about event logistics, specific location, and speakers on our website at www.nofearrally.org ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID)
Register here for the rally! ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID)
If you live in Washington, D.C., a free bus will take you to the rally from Adas Israel in Cleveland Park. Parking will be difficult and expensive, so public transportation is recommended. Signups for this bus closes at 5 p.m. today.
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Video
Check out this video of Elisha Wiesel, who is part of the upcoming rally, thanking EMET staff by name!
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Regarding the Abraham Accords, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said, “Aside from putting forward a peace proposal that was dead on arrival, we don’t think [the prior administration] did anything constructive, really, to bring an end to the longstanding conflict in the Middle East.”

That is not how Israel and her recently acquired Sunni Arab friends view the reality that they have been forced to contend with, particularly concerning the Iranian nuclear threat.

Over the last several weeks, we have watched the rush creation of a fragile deal with Iran before President-Elect Ebrahim Raisi assumes office, in addition to a retreat from Afghanistan, leaving behind our sophisticated weapons to potentially fall into the hands of the Taliban, and an eagerness to return to elevating the Palestinian cause as the lynchpin of peace in the Middle East.

Please join us as we welcome Richard Goldberg, a senior advisor at Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, as he gives us an overview of the Biden administration’s Middle East policy.

We also recommend reading his recent piece in Mosaic ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) .
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About the speaker:

Richard Goldberg is a senior advisor at Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD). From 2019-2020, Richard served as the Director for Countering Iranian Weapons of Mass Destruction for the White House National Security Council. He also previously served as chief of staff for Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner and deputy chief of staff and senior foreign policy advisor to former Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois in both the U.S. House and Senate.

As a staff associate for the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State-Foreign Operations, Richard worked on a wide range of issues related to U.S. foreign assistance, including foreign military financing, international security assistance, international peacekeeping, development, global health and economic support funds. He was a founding staff director of the House U.S.-China Working Group and was among the first Americans ever to visit China’s human space launch center. A leader in efforts to expand U.S. missile defense cooperation with Israel, Richard played a key role in U.S. funding for the Arrow-3 program, Iron Dome and the deployment of an advanced missile defense radar to the Negev Desert.

In the Senate, Richard emerged as a leading architect of the toughest sanctions imposed on Iran. He was the lead Republican negotiator for three rounds of sanctions targeting the Central Bank of Iran, the SWIFT financial messaging service, and entire sectors of the Iranian economy. Richard also drafted and negotiated legislation promoting human rights and democracy in Iran, including sanctions targeting entities that provide the Iranian regime with the tools of repression. His Iran sanctions work was featured in the book The Iran Wars.
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** Israel Offers Humanitarian Aid to Lebanon Amid Imminent 'Social Explosion' ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Haaretz
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** Moroccan Air Force plane lands in Israel ahead of joint drill ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Times of Israel
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Arab Demography Westernizes As Jewish Demography Thrives ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - World Israel News

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Jerusalem-based Arab Organization Turns Down Over a Million Euros, Refusing to Disavow Terror Ties ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - World Israel News

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Israel strikes Hamas sites in Gaza after renewed arson balloon attacks in South ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Times of Israel

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President Isaac Herzog sworn in, pledging to be president for all ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Jerusalem Post

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Jordan's King Abdullah heads to U.S. to meet Biden ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Reuters

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Bennett meets Jordan's King Abdulla in secret ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Jerusalem Post

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Israeli PM Bennett makes water overture to Jordan before Washington visit ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Jerusalem Post

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Israeli NGO urges UNICEF to probe Hamas, PIJ for using child soldiers ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Jerusalem Post

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Palestinian public opinion poll shows a dramatic increase in support for Hamas ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research

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US slams demolition of family home of alleged Palestinian-American terrorist ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Times of Israel

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US, Europeans warn nuclear talks in danger as Iran plans enrichment boost ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Times of Israel

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Iran power cuts fuel fears in Iraq as scorching summer peaks ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - AP

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Large fire reported near Tehran, background unclear ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Jerusalem Post

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U.S. Frets That Time Is Running Out to Revive Iran Nuclear Deal ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Bloomberg

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** Iraq's Hezbollah Forbids Fighters from Attacking U.S. Embassy Amid Worsening Conflict ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Newsweek
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** Unveiling the Muslim Brotherhood’s Business and Funding Networks ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security
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** Dubai's port rocked by huge explosion on container ship ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - CNN
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French, US envoys to Lebanon to visit Saudi Arabia in bid to stem crisis ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - France 24

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Syria Says U.N. Must Condemn U.S. Military Actions, Meets with Iran, Russia ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Newsweek

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Biden Admin Deletes References to Palestinian Terror Incitement From Congressional Report ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Free Beacon

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U.S. Military Says 'Ongoing Situation' in Iraq Amid Fourth Day of Attacks in A Row ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Newsweek

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** Antisemitic Vandals Use Blowtorch to Deface Holocaust Memorial in French City With Swastikas ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Algemeiner
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Nation’s Largest Teachers’ Union Rejects Anti-Israel Resolution ([link removed](EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_16_2021_23_54_COPY_01)&mc_cid=b934350835&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Yahoo! News

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