Peter Beinart

Why don’t Jewish groups who go on and on about Jewish safety demand David Adler’s release? Because when Jews defy Israel, their safety no longer matters. They stop being Jews because for the American Jewish establishment, "Jew" means "pro-Israel." This is what happens when you make a state your god.

Good for Van Jones for apologizing. Most public figures who dehumanize Palestinians never do. I hope he'll also rethink his claim that it's antisemitic to protest Israel if you don’t spend equal time on Sudan. Morally, it's entirely appropriate to give more attention to a genocide we arm and fund.

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Actually @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social has a much better claim to represent Jewish New Yorkers than Jonathan Greenblatt. Several mayoral polls show that Mamdani enjoys majority-or at least plurality-support among New York Jews. The only Jews who voted for Greenblatt are the donors on the ADL board.

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Loomer illustrates the absurdity of the IHRA definition of antisemitism, which includes comparing Israel's actions to the Nazis. But there's nothing about being Jewish that makes you immune from speaking-and even acting--like a Nazi. Recognizing that is part of recognizing Jews as fully human.

Don't fool yourself Megyn Kelly. You--and any right-wing talk show host--could be next if you step out of line. Trump already raided Bolton's house.

This is really worth listening to-- @peterbeinart.bsky.social does an extraordinary job as usual and Angela Davis is one of my sheroes.

@khalilsayegh.bsky.social 's father died from lack of medical attention in December 2023 while taking shelter in a church in Gaza. If he can still retain his humanity--and insist upon the incalculable preciousness of all life--so can we

YouTube video by MSNBC 'Joe Biden kept the weapons going!' Peter Beinart calls out Biden surrogates' flip-flop on Israel

God bless you @peterbeinart.bsky.social
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No, You Don’t Support the Two State Solution Most US Politicians Who Say They Support Two States in Israel-Palestine Are Lying

As always, critical insights from @peterbeinart.bsky.social‬

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A Stain on Judaism Itself An Eminent Rabbi Speaks Out on Gaza

THE BEINART NOTEBOOK
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🎙️‘A Stain on Judaism Itself
An Eminent Rabbi Speaks Out on Gaza’ 🧵👇
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If politics is downstream from culture, the debate about unconditional US support for Israel is over.

Jonathan Greenblatt is unaware of many things that happen to be true: For instance, that Israel denies millions of Palestinians basic human rights. His unawareness says nothing about reality. It says a lot about him.

Forgive me for being unsophisticated, but maybe leftists (and many non-leftists) simply don't like having their tax dollars used to starve and slaughter an entire population
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Of course Mamdani has visited Jewish communities. What angers Greenblatt is that Mamdani isn't courting HIM. By winning the young Jewish vote while condemning Israel, Mamdani is exposing how out of touch Greenblatt is with many of those he claims to represent. That's what makes Mamdani a threat.

This language is so common that we forget how Orwellian it is. Self-determination is determination of the self, not others. When you deny millions of people citizenship in the land of their birth because they're the wrong religion, that's not self-determination. It's apartheid.

Cover of Peter Beinart‘s new book, Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning

@peterbeinart.bsky.social begins his new book with a plea for continuing fellowship — or at least its possibility — with a friend he’s lost to disagreement over the conflict in Gaza. An audacious and, I hope, auspicious beginning. May there be peace, healing, forgiveness, and restored brotherhood.

Peter Bienart standing outside speaking into a mic

@peterbeinart.bsky.social : “Israel has tried expulsion, blockade, occupation. What it hasn’t tried is treating Palestinians like human beings. This rally can’t just be about ending Gaza’s starvation. The people of Gaza deserve more than flour. They deserve freedom.”

The Dam Breaks US Discourse on Gaza Has Reached a Tipping Point. We Should Welcome Latecomers but Honor Those Who Were Right All Along

@peterbeinart.bsky.social articulates and supports exactly what I've been thinking: it is politically and even morally wise to welcome those who come late to the game, but equally important is recognizing those who were there all along and who history has proven right, both morally and factually.

Tell Members of Congress: No AIPAC Trip to Israel to Visit with War Criminals CNN is reporting on the annual AIPAC-led trip of freshmen Democratic members of Congress to Israel departing this week. According to their report, the delegation is expected to meet with Israeli Prime...

If you're a member of Congress and AIPAC offers you a trip to Israel, ask whether you'll be visiting Masafer Yatta.

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great piece by @rosiejt62 www.404media.co/tesla-diner-...

Examining the question: What is and isn’t antisemitic? - The World from PRX Antisemitism is being amplified globally by the war in Gaza and the rise of political movements with antisemitic platforms. So it’s challenging and painful for many Jews to discuss what truly constitu...

And related: from last week…

@peterbeinart.bsky.social offers compelling thoughts on a difficult but crucial topic

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Based on new poll from Data For Progress, NYC Democratic primary voters likely voted for Zohran Mamdani partly because of his position on Israel/Palestine, not despite of it.

Do Our Rabbis Believe in God? Given How Many Are Silent About Gaza, It’s Hard to Tell

Do our rabbis believe in God? peterbeinart.substack.com/p/do-our-rab...

It may well be that Hamas-and others-have stolen aid. But this is a good reminder to be skeptical of pundits who simply repeat Israeli govt talking points: "An internal U.S. government analysis found no evidence of systematic theft of U.S.-funded humanitarian supplies by Hamas in Gaza."

Interested to see how Beshear's position that the US should never criticize Israel publicly goes over if he starts meeting ordinary Democrats in a presidential campaign