It's been interesting watching the progressive triumphalism over Platner's primary win. As if the real race isn't against Collins and their guy isn't, well, all the things we now know he is. Platner must be polling fantastically well against Collins in campaign polling for them to take the risk. I've read lots of theories here: Collins is vulnerable among women over abortion because she voted to confirm Kavanaugh. But will that vulnerability hold if more women come forward against Platner (these kinds of scandals usually grow; they're personality patterns, not isolated failings)? I've read that her "moderate" and "independent" brand is hurt because she's been in Washington for too long; Mainers are nothing if not independent, and have voted against Trump (splitting their electoral vote 3-1 for the Dems) for the last three cycles. But does Mainers' turn away from Trump mean they will turn as far as Platner's socialism, and overlook his problems? And again, we can't assume the revelations are over. Until the primary, the revelations were helpful to Democrats, a potential save from a bad candidate. Now they're just campaign fodder for the other side. I'm an outsider reading other people's analyses here. Not an expert. But I can't figure out why Democrats seem to think this is a good thing. Platner seems like an insane risk. Wouldn't a moderate, normative Democrat with just enough self-respect not to be the kind of creep that makes your skin crawl -- i.e., the average human -- have had a commanding lead and easy victory here?

A new burger joint opened up in northern Israel, minutes from Israeli towns and villages targeted by daily rocket and drone fire from Hezbollah in Lebanon. CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata spoke with restaurant manager Heskel Schweiger about why the burger joint opened up now at this location, despite all the risks facing communities caught in the crossfire.

What Megyn Kelly and so many others of that ilk keep getting wrong is that Israel isn’t the one thing you can’t criticize. It’s that, at a certain point, Israel becomes the only thing you do criticize. We’re not making everything about Israel. You are.

Wow, all restraints on hatred of Jews are being lifted

This is an awesome troll.

It's not a genocide

It’s been revealed that on October 7th, Hamas forced two abducted children to perform sexual acts on one another while their captors watched. Terrorists then touched themselves as they whipped the children’s private parts.

You wanna know the difference between Israelis and “Palestinians”? Watch this and very listen carefully

You may not agree with me, but you will always know where you stand with me. Today in Billericay, a heckler tried to shout me down as I spoke about the normalisation of hatred towards Jews. I did not back down, because it needs to be said. British Jews are being targeted and too many people are pretending this is the same experience of other minorities. This lady implied Muslims are being similarly targeted. This is simply not true. Let's be honest about what is happening. Certain groups (in particular but not solely Islamic Extremists) are creating a climate of fear and intimidation that is normalising Jew hatred. I will never stand for that. Governments have spent too long hand-wringing, making excuses and hoping it would go away. It is time to call this what it is: a national emergency in our attitude, our urgency and our response. I will always engage with people who disagree with me. That is politics. But there is a difference between argument and intimidation. Shouting does not make a bad case good. It's done to silence others. And it certainly does not change the truth. The truth is that British Jews have been made to feel less safe in their own country. Our country. They are being singled out, threatened and harassed in ways that should shame everyone in public life. If we do not stand up now and stop this rise in antisemitism, then why bother saying "Never Again" at Holocaust Memorial Day? Because this is how it starts. I am not prepared to play along with the pretence that this is normal, or manageable, or just another example of tension between groups. It really is not. It is targeted hatred and it is getting worse. So my message is simple. Not here. Not in Britain. And not on our watch. We need to stop the hand-wringing and start doing the right thing. That means standing with British Jews openly, unapologetically and without fear.

All these restaurants and cafés in Europe that have the sign “No Zionists Allowed” hanging outside, why don’t you be a little more brave like your ancestors and swap “Zionists” with “Jews”?

Graham Platner claims to be "working class" The reality? His dad bought him a house, sent him to the Hotchkiss School in Connecticut where where tuition runs $70,000 a year, and sent him on a European backpacking trip after high school.

Wow wow wow. Take a minute to watch these incredibly powerful remarks from a Rabbi in London. I’ll add - if you’ve never had to send a loved one an “are you ok?” text after yet another attack, kindly stfu.

“Globalising the intifada means trying to kill Jews, which is what people are now doing.” Daniel Finkelstein reacts to the Golders Green stabbing. @Dannythefink | #TimesRadio

Already, the Golders Green terrorist is being explained away as “he suffered from mental health issues”. As a therapist, I’m sick of this. It is circular. Only someone seriously unhinged could commit such a heinous act. Hold people responsible for their actions.

Campus dinners aim to repair Black-Jewish alliance, frayed by the Gaza war. @SusanSvrluga on Unity Dinners, where students engage in word games and frank talk. washingtonpost.com/education…

Good morning! ☕️

I am still shaking from a soul-crushing Uber ride today in Dublin. It started with "Where are you from?" I said Iran, and the driver's face lit up as he thought he'd found a partner in his hate. He looked at me and said, "It must be crushing what the f***ing Israelis are doing to your country." ​The moment I pushed back, the moment I told him the truth, that I support Israel and want to see the regime in Iran fall, he erupted in pure rage. ​He began screaming about his uncle's high rank in the IRA, glorifying terror as a "success story" to justify the total erasure of Israel. To be trapped in a car with that level of brainwashed vitriol, being shamed and attacked for defending the Jewish people, is a burden I can't describe. ​Being Iranian is so incredibly taxing. You spend your life fighting the regime that destroyed your home, only to have strangers weaponise your identity to justify their antisemitism. To my Jewish friends: I see the hate you face. I will never stop standing with you, no matter how much it costs. 🇮🇱🦁☀️

Here's a list of outlets that chose not to cover Hamas gang-raping displaced Gazan women: 1. New York Times 2. WSJ 3. CNN 4. Reuters 5. PBS 6. NBC News 7. NPR 8. Al Jazeera 9. Zeteo 10. Drop Site News Yet they'll relentlessly cover the Sde Teiman rape hoax for two full years

Admiral Cooper, Head of Centcom, is not only an American Hero but has a keen understanding of Military Affairs, the Middle East and Maritime Strategy. He is also not a politician nor a media talking head. These words carry weight.