{"id":2081032,"date":"2023-10-27T07:21:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T11:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-jewish-coalition-summit-takes-on-added-significance-amid-gaza-war\/"},"modified":"2023-10-27T07:23:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T11:23:43","slug":"republican-jewish-coalition-summit-takes-on-added-significance-amid-gaza-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-jewish-coalition-summit-takes-on-added-significance-amid-gaza-war\/","title":{"rendered":"Republican Jewish Coalition summit gains importance during Gaza conflict."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frepublican-jewish-coalition-summit-takes-on-added-significance-amid-gaza-war%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2081032&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Engaging Paraphrase:<\/h2>\n<p>When the Republican Jewish Coalition annual summit takes place in Las \u2063Vegas this\u200c weekend, it will be \u2064a battleground for the GOP \u200d2024 field. The main focus of discussion will \u200cbe the\u200d ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has not only dominated international news but also shaken up American politics.<\/p>\n<p>The undisputed front-runner, former President Donald Trump, is expected to reaffirm his unwavering support for Israel&#8217;s right to \u200dself-defense. He will also \u200ccall \u200dfor a &#8220;strong ideological screening of all immigrants,&#8221; a sentiment shared by most of the candidates. However, Trump will face criticism from his rivals regarding his recent controversial remarks about the Iran-backed group Hezbollah, whom he described as &#8220;very \u2064smart.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>One of Trump&#8217;s opponents, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, has already launched an attack \u2063on him through his super PAC Tell \u200cIt Like It \u200cIs. In\u2063 an advertisement, Christie\u2063 labeled \u2063Trump a &#8220;fool&#8221; for his comments about Hezbollah. Additionally,\u200d Christie has been vocal in interviews this week, criticizing Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), and \u200cVivek Ramaswamy for their \u200balleged isolationist foreign policy stances.<\/p>\n<p>The summit\u2062 in Nevada, a \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/someone-was-trying-hard-to-troll-trump-with-missing-melania-campaign-at-iowa-event-desantis-also-attended\/\" title=\"Someone attempted to troll Trump at an Iowa event where DeSantis was also present with a 'Missing Melania' campaign.\">crucial early-voting state<\/a>, will provide an opportunity \u2064for the candidates to differentiate themselves on the Israel-Hamas conflict. However, given Trump&#8217;s dominance within the Republican Party, it is unlikely \u2063that any subtle attacks from his rivals will significantly impact his lead. Nevertheless, this won&#8217;t deter them from trying.<\/p>\n<p>Woodrow Johnston, a Republican consultant based in Las Vegas,\u200b believes that none of the candidates&#8217; comments will dethrone Trump. However, he suggests that former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley may strengthen her campaign through her speech at the summit. Johnston speculates that Haley could potentially become a viable alternative for the &#8220;Never Trumpers&#8221; who aspire to defeat\u2062 Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Johnston also \u200dhighlights the complexity of the \u2063Ukraine-Russia war and its implications for American \u200cfunding in Israel&#8217;s battle against Hamas. Some GOP candidates \u200cmay struggle to explain this to their base.\u2062 Johnston specifically mentions Vivek Ramaswamy, who has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-jewish-coalition-summit-takes-on-added-significance-amid-gaza-war\/\" title=\"Republican Jewish Coalition summit gains importance during Gaza conflict.\">consistently opposed long-term financial aid<\/a> or military involvement by \u2063the\u200b United States in Israel. Ramaswamy&#8217;s stance has remained \u2062unchanged even \u2062after the outbreak of the war. He emphasizes \u2063the need for U.S. diplomatic cover for Israel but questions the consequences of prolonged ground presence in Gaza and the extent of U.S. involvement.<\/p>\n<p>The Biden administration recently requested a $106 billion \u200dforeign aid \u2063bill from Congress, which includes $14.3 billion in assistance to Israel and $61.4 billion to Ukraine. However, the GOP field has\u200d expressed dissatisfaction\u200b with President Joe Biden&#8217;s handling of the Middle East crisis.<\/p>\n<p>Nikki Haley has\u200c been particularly critical of Biden&#8217;s &#8220;weak&#8221; leadership, citing the \u200dU.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan \u2062and a $6 billion prisoner exchange deal with Iran as examples. Similarly, Trump \u2063has blamed Biden&#8217;s actions for\u200c the attack on \u2063Israel during a campaign\u200b rally in New Hampshire.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis, a prominent rival for both Trump and Haley, has criticized Biden&#8217;s announcement of \u2062$100 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza and the West Bank. He has challenged his competitors to denounce this aid. DeSantis has also highlighted his efforts to rescue nearly 700 Americans who were in Israel during \u200ba surprise Hamas attack.<\/p>\n<p>Senator Tim Scott has pushed back against \u2062what he perceives as &#8220;Jewish genocide&#8221; in response\u200d to sympathetic Palestinian protests on college campuses. He advocates for the expulsion of students who support terrorism and the\u200c deportation of\u2064 those on visas. Scott has previously championed legislation to combat antisemitism on college\u2062 campuses.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Doug Burgum\u2062 has\u2064 also condemned antisemitic incidents on\u200b college campuses and called for action against the BDS movement. He believes that many universities encourage anti-Israel sentiment and that donors\u2064 are becoming increasingly aware \u200bof this \u2063issue. As\u2062 president, Burgum pledges to support Israel and combat anti-Israel radicalism.<\/p>\n<p>National Republican strategist Brian Seitchik raises concerns about the division among Democrats regarding Israel. He \u200bnotes the growing presence of an anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian contingent on \u200dthe Democratic Left.\u2064 This tension, particularly within the &#8220;Squad&#8221; of progressive House lawmakers, has\u2063 led to calls for a ceasefire and criticism of Israel&#8217;s retaliatory airstrikes.<\/p>\n<p>Seitchik\u2062 believes that these tensions could pose a problem for Biden with Muslim voters in Michigan, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-debate-milwaukee-preps-for-the-2024-gop-fields-big-night\/\" title=\"Milwaukee gears up for 2024 GOP debate.\">crucial swing\u2062 state<\/a> for\u200c his reelection bid. He questions how the Hamas attack on Israel and Israel&#8217;s response will impact Muslim voters and their turnout in the 2024 election.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, Seitchik suggests that Trump&#8217;s comments about Hezbollah may have been \u200can attempt to appeal to Muslim voters, particularly in Michigan. He believes that Trump&#8217;s strong\u2063 support\u200d for\u2062 Israel over the past 50 years will resonate with \u200dJewish voters, despite potential concerns about his recent remarks.<\/p>\n<p>As the summit continues, candidates like former Vice\u2063 President Mike Pence will address\u2064 the \u200caudience. However, Johnston believes that it \u2063may be too late for any candidate to recover \u200cand defeat Trump. He suggests that DeSantis\u200d should drop out of \u2063the race and endorse Trump, while others like Scott may be\u200b vying for Cabinet positions.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, foreign policy is expected to be a prominent issue in the upcoming election. Trump&#8217;s\u2064 foreign policy, compared to Biden&#8217;s, is seen as an advantage for him. The summit will provide a platform for candidates to express their views on Israel and the Middle East, but it remains to be seen if anyone can truly challenge Trump&#8217;s dominance.  <\/p>\n<h2> How might\u200d the outcomes of the Republican Jewish \u200bCoalition summit\u2064 impact the future of US-Israel relations and the GOP as a whole<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Of North\u200d Dakota, another candidate\u2062 in the GOP field, has been relatively quiet on the Israel-Hamas conflict. \u200bHowever, he \u200bhas emphasized the importance\u200d of maintaining a\u2063 strong relationship with Israel and \u200dhas expressed support for Israel&#8217;s \u200dright to defend\u200b itself against terrorist threats.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2062 the Republican Jewish Coalition \u2062summit\u2062 approaches, all eyes will be on the candidates&#8217; speeches and \u200cpositions on\u200b the Israel-Hamas conflict. While Trump remains the \u2064frontrunner, Haley and other candidates have an opportunity to gain support \u2062and demonstrate their foreign\u2062 policy expertise. With ongoing tensions in the region and the impact on American politics, the outcome of \u2064the \u2064summit\u200c may\u2064 have significant implications for\u200d the future of the GOP and US-Israel relations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the GOP 2024 contenders address the Republican Jewish Coalition summit in Las Vegas, their primary focus will be the Israel-Hamas conflict, which has greatly impacted global news and American politics. Leading the race is former President Donald Trump, the undisputed front-runner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2081033,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2081032","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2081032","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2081032"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2081032\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2081033"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2081032"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2081032"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2081032"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}