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Mamdani should ignore those telling him to tone down his views on Israel

If he were to succumb to this pressure, he would lose the very quality that energised young and progressive voters and decisively won this primary election

James
Zogby



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Starmer could make history if he ended the UK's obsolete voting system

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Mamdani should ignore those telling him to tone down his views on Israel

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Zogby

Israel's war may have weakened the hold of Iran-aligned groups on Iraqi politics

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Tucker Carlson's interview with Ted Cruz shows unconditional US support for Israel could be waning

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The UN force in Lebanon can't go on as it is

Michael Young

Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Demonstrators wave flags and cheer during a protest against Israeli and American attacks on Iran, on June 24, 2025 in Tehran. Getty Images.

How did Israel and Iran go from strategic allies to bitter enemies?

Red Crescent Society members search through rubble for victims after Israeli strikes on Iran. Photo: IRCS via Reuters

What happens to the Middle East if Tehran falls?




Iran and Israel: What's next?

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