The Times of Israel

A GOP primary has become a costly battle over Israel. WIll it matter in the long run? Pro-Israel groups are spending millions to unseat Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie. But even if he loses, it might not be a dead end for his fellow Republican opponents of Israel, whose numbers seem to be growing Read more: https://toi.li/ICTsTQ

Trump: I've nixed major US attack on Iran set for Tuesday after Gulf allies told me deal now possible Read more: https://toi.li/04BKJK

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The only Iran deal Trump can get is no better than Obama's 'horrible' JCPOA The US president pulled out of his predecessor's 2015 agreement, saying it doesn't address Tehran's ballistic missiles or proxies. Neither will any conceivable deal, even after weeks of bombing and a month of threats Read more: https://toi.li/6zq5oy

NYT Times poll finds waning support for Trump, Iran war, Israel among US voters Read more: https://toi.li/ZCskAe

IDF struggles to throttle endless feed of soldiers posting misdeeds on social media Troops keep recording their own misconduct, including smashing a statue of Jesus in Lebanon, but the army claims progress in curbing posts that fuel international criticism and risk operational security Read more: https://toi.li/PCJrQD

Daily Briefing May 18: As personnel crisis looms, IDF needs Knesset legislation Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian discusses Lebanon ceasefire, Israel's quiet expansion in Gaza, IDF troop shortage and soldier disciplined for Messiah patch Read more: https://toi.li/XFWZdT

Somaliland's first ambassador in country's history presents credentials to Herzog Read more: https://toi.li/Ks1EoH

Israel warns Gaza flotilla to 'turn back immediately' as it prepares to intercept ships Read more: https://toi.li/pgaCEQ

Death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of deadly terrorism comes into effect in West Bank Read more: https://toi.li/GnOCsm

Defying predictions, Eurovision juries gave Israel a boost amid voting reforms For 1st time, Israel didn't win 'rest of the world' vote and it received fewer top rankings from nations' voters than last year, but picked up jury points from 22 of 34 countries Read more: https://toi.li/f317O6

Daily Briefing May 17: Pro-Israel groups protest NYT sexual abuse op-ed, say it foments hatred NY correspondent Luke Tress discusses New York Times protest, New School's attempt to defund Hillel, anti-Israel demonstration in Jewish neighborhood and swastikas around the city Read more: https://toi.li/s1owJX