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Joe Kent’s resignation over Iran war reignites antisemitism fears and debate over Israeli influence

 It was no surprise when Joe Kent showed up on Tucker Carlson’s podcast a day after quitting his counterterrorism job in President Donald Trump’s administration. Here was a top official who resigned to protest the war with Iran turning to right-wing media’s leading critic of the conflict.. Joe Kent’s resignation over Iran war reignites antisemitism fears and debate over Israeli influence. “The Israelis drove the decision to take this action,” Kent said in Wednesday’s interview.. But before long, the conversation moved in a different direction as Kent nodded to conspiracy theories that pro-Israel forces were behind the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.. “I’m saying there are unanswered questions,” Kent said.. The conversation encapsulated two schisms within the Republican Party and the right-wing media system, both of which have reached high into the national security establishment of the Trump administration.. There’s a foreign policy debate over the wisdom of Trump’s war with Iran and the future of the United States’ longstanding alliance with Israel.. But there also are fears that the focus on Israel is the leading edge of an antisemitic fringe that has gained ground by portraying Jews as shadowy manipulators, echoing some of history’s most hateful tropes.. At the center of both issues is Carlson, a former Fox News host who remains influential among conservatives. He was previously denounced for hosting Nick Fuentes, a white nationalist and antisemite, on his podcast last year. During the interview, Fuentes complained about “organized Jewry in America.”. On Wednesday, Carlson was sharply critical about Israel, saying “its lobbying in the United States pressured the president.”. Matt Brooks, president of the Republican Jewish Coalition, described Kent’s appearance on Carlson’s podcast as “part of an ongoing problem.”. He noted that his group opposed Kent’s nomination as director of the National Counterterrorism Center because of ties to right-wing extremism. Trump ignored those concerns even though, as he said after Kent’s resignation, “I always thought he was weak on security” and “I didn’t know him well.”. Kent’s resignation letter trafficked in antisemitic conspiracy theories while raising concerns about the war with Iran.. He blamed “high-ranking Israeli officials and influential members of the American media” for encouraging conflict. Indeed, Israeli leaders including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu encouraged Trump to join forces in an attack on Iran.. But Kent also went further, saying it’s “the same tactic the Israelis used to draw us into the disastrous Iraq war.” He also said his wife, a Navy cryptologist who was killed by a suicide bomber in Syria, died “in a war manufactured by Israel.”. Sen. Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, described the letter as “virulent antisemitism.” Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a New Jersey Democrat, said “scapegoating Israel isn’t 

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Man shot dead in Haryana’s Nuh after fight over ‘controversial’ social media comment

 Police reported that a 55-year-old man named Khurshid, from Kherla village in Haryana’s Nuh district under Sadar Punhana police station limits, was allegedly shot and killed on Thursday after a social media dispute over a “controversial” remark. (ANI/Stock Photo). After the incident, the authorities have stationed a large contingent of police in the village. Authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation and urging villagers to stay peaceful. Police report that the deceased has been identified as Khurshid, a resident of Kherla in the Sadar Punhana police station area. The body is being stored in the Al Afia Hospital mortuary. Police have filed a case and launched an investigation. A senior police officer stated that multiple teams are carrying out raids to apprehend the suspects. Police say the dispute began with a small clash between children over a social media comment. It slowly intensified, with adults becoming involved. 

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Man shot dead in Haryana’s Nuh after fight over ‘controversial’ social media comment

 Police stated that a 55-year-old man was reportedly shot and killed in Kherla village, Nuh district, Haryana, on Thursday after a social media dispute over a “controversial” remark. The victim has been identified as Khurshid, a local resident of Kherla under the Sadar Punhana police station jurisdiction. (ANI/Stock Photo). After the incident, the authorities have stationed a large contingent of police in the village. Authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation and urging villagers to stay peaceful. Police report that the deceased has been identified as Khurshid, a resident of Kherla in the Sadar Punhana police station area. The body is being stored in the Al Afia Hospital mortuary. Police have filed a case and launched an investigation. A senior police officer stated that multiple teams are carrying out raids to apprehend the suspects. Police say the dispute began with a small clash between children over a social media comment. It slowly intensified, with adults becoming involved. 

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Man shot dead in Haryana’s Nuh after fight over ‘controversial’ social media comment

 Police stated that a 55-year-old man was reportedly shot and killed in Kherla village, Nuh district, Haryana, on Thursday after a social media dispute over a “controversial” remark. The victim has been identified as Khurshid, a local resident of Kherla under the Sadar Punhana police station jurisdiction. (ANI/Stock Photo). After the incident, the authorities have stationed a large contingent of police in the village. Authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation and urging villagers to stay peaceful. Police report that the deceased has been identified as Khurshid, a resident of Kherla in the Sadar Punhana police station area. The body is being stored in the Al Afia Hospital mortuary. Police have filed a case and launched an investigation. A senior police officer stated that multiple teams are carrying out raids to apprehend the suspects. Police say the dispute began with a small clash between children over a social media comment. It slowly intensified, with adults becoming involved. 

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Man shot dead in Haryana’s Nuh after fight over ‘controversial’ social media comment

 Police stated that a 55-year-old man was reportedly shot and killed in Kherla village, Nuh district, Haryana, on Thursday after a social media dispute over a “controversial” remark. The victim has been identified as Khurshid, a local resident of Kherla under the Sadar Punhana police station jurisdiction. (ANI/Stock Photo). After the incident, the authorities have stationed a large contingent of police in the village. Authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation and urging villagers to stay peaceful. Police report that the deceased has been identified as Khurshid, a resident of Kherla in the Sadar Punhana police station area. The body is being stored in the Al Afia Hospital mortuary. Police have filed a case and launched an investigation. A senior police officer stated that multiple teams are carrying out raids to apprehend the suspects. Police say the dispute began with a small clash between children over a social media comment. It slowly intensified, with adults becoming involved. 

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Man shot dead in Haryana’s Nuh after fight over ‘controversial’ social media comment

 Police stated that a 55-year-old man was reportedly shot and killed in Kherla village, Nuh district, Haryana, on Thursday after a social media dispute over a “controversial” remark. The victim has been identified as Khurshid, a local resident of Kherla under the Sadar Punhana police station jurisdiction. (ANI/Stock Photo). After the incident, the authorities have stationed a large contingent of police in the village. Authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation and urging villagers to stay peaceful. Police report that the deceased has been identified as Khurshid, a resident of Kherla in the Sadar Punhana police station area. The body is being stored in the Al Afia Hospital mortuary. Police have filed a case and launched an investigation. A senior police officer stated that multiple teams are carrying out raids to apprehend the suspects. Police say the dispute began with a small clash between children over a social media comment. It slowly intensified, with adults becoming involved. 

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