Alex Kane

Ben Ratskoff, a contributing editor at Jewish Currents and a scholar of antisemitism, joins Mari Cohen and Alex Kane to discuss a tragic shooting of Israeli embassy aides in DC. They delve into the complexities of political violence and the twisted narratives surrounding it. The conversation highlights the intersection of anti-Semitism and government policy, examining how the incident reflects wider societal tensions. The group emphasizes the need for nuanced understanding of the Palestine solidarity movement and the challenges it faces internally amidst rising violence.

Josh Nathan-Kazis, Jewish Currents’ news director, and Alex Kane, a senior reporter covering Israel, Palestine, and US foreign policy, examine Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate victory. They discuss the Jewish vote, AIPAC spending, Islamophobic attacks, Nonnegotiable’s failed pressure campaign, and the apparent limits of pro-Israel establishment power.

Josh Nathan-Kazis, news director at Jewish Currents, and Alex Kane, senior reporter known for Israeli-Palestinian investigations. They unpack images of far-right Israeli ministers marching, debate mayoral absence and political fallout, trace parade organizers and settler ties, and consider whether a new, inclusive Jewish pride celebration could replace the current parade.