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Former U.S. President Donald Trump posted a Rosh Hashanah message on Truth Social, attacking the majority of American Jews for "voting to destroy America and Israel" while highlighting his own policy initiatives and questioning the actions of "Natzi/AntiSemite" figures in comparison. The message perpetuates dual loyalty tropes and conflates support for Israel with American Jews.
Donald Trump used the occasion of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, to blame "liberal Jews" for voting to destroy America and Israel. He made the comments on Truth Social, joking that he is "the greatest Anti-Semite of our time." Trump shared a flyer highlighting his record on Israel and pro-Jewish causes, but conveniently omitted his controversial statements and actions regarding Jewish people in the past. Despite his efforts, it is unlikely to sway Jewish voters, who traditionally vote overwhelmingly for Democrats, as a poll shows Biden leading Trump by 72 percent among Jewish voters.
Israeli forces attacked Palestinian worshippers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, as dozens of Israeli settlers stormed the mosque under their protection. Tight security measures were imposed, denying access to Palestinians under 50 to make way for Israeli settlers celebrating Rosh Hashanah. The army cleared the compound prior to the settler incursion, and Muslim worshippers gathered to object to the harassment. Israeli forces physically assaulted and beat up three worshippers, while two men were arrested inside the compound. Video footage of settlers touring the mosque courtyard circulated on social media.