Matthew Shea
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Washington Reporter @J_Insider | @MedillSchool @merrillcollege Alum | News tips: [email protected]
Washington, D.C.
Joined January 2019
Excited to share some personal news: I have joined the @J_Insider team as a Washington Reporter! Be sure to follow for coverage of the executive branch, congressional developments and Middle East policy – with a focus on Israel, antisemitism, and the Jewish community.
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Doha’s efforts to establish itself as a critical cog in the wheel of a functioning global society were on full display at the two-day Doha Forum, @melissaeweiss and @matthewashea_ report. https://t.co/lu36orj9PM
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Doha’s efforts to establish itself as a critical cog in the wheel of a functioning global society were on full display at the two-day Doha Forum
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President Trump will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Dec. 29 at the president's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach. This is the fifth meeting in the U.S. between the two leaders this year. What to expect in my latest for @J_Insider: https://t.co/nSakNWGtbK
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Netanyahu will travel to Florida, not Washington, as part of his latest U.S. trip
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At the Doha Forum in Qatar, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday underscored her recent comments that American youth are turning against Israel due to social media and lack of historical knowledge. @matthewashea_ reports: https://t.co/DZTu1u90d8
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The former secretary of state said that the ‘emphasis’ on one global conflict ‘doesn’t do justice to the challenges that we are confronting’
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NEW @J_Insider via @matthewashea_: “Doha Forum embracing Tucker Carlson and his associates” “Despite the ritzy Qatar summit’s establishment credentials, many of the panels and speakers have records out of the mainstream”
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Despite the ritzy summit’s establishment credentials, many of the panels and speakers have records out of the mainstream
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Can't recall another time I've seen the team of a lawmaker, much less a senator, personally going after a local Jewish leader by name. Leaders of national groups, yes, but not a local group like this
Whoa: Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen went after the head of the DC JCRC — the leading nonpartisan Jewish advocacy group in the region — by name (!), calling Ron Halber "an apologist for the Netanyahu government" via @marcrod97
https://t.co/PldGD9FbyX
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Some niche White House Jewish history I just learned: In '08, Bush's press sec apologized after the WH Hanukkah party invite had a Christmas tree on it. Meanwhile, this year's invite for the VP's Hanukkah party: "Celebrating 50 years of Christmas" https://t.co/7ZhQFMvavn
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Following a visit to Turkey, Pope Leo XIV lauded Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his peacemaking abilities and said Turkey has “an important role that it could play” in advancing Middle East peace and effectuating a two-state solution. @matthewashea_ reports: https://t.co/7tEmb7Ix8c
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Pope Leo XIV’s remarks come after a three-day visit to Turkey, where he met with leaders of the Catholic and Orthodox Christian churches
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U.N. member states push to eliminate Security Council veto, @matthewashea_ reports. https://t.co/hZ4IEWJz8N
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The move, which experts told JI is unlikely to be implemented, would enable the body to further target Israel by preventing the U.S. from vetoing anti-Israel resolutions
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Grateful to share my thoughts with @J_Insider @LahavHarkov @matthewashea_: “Russia has traditionally limited its assistance on Iran’s nuclear weapons program to applications that have plausible civilian uses, but which can also assist a nuclear weapons program.” “With Tehran’s
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Iranian scientists’ visit to Russia raises concerns about rebuilding nuclear weapons program, @LahavHarkov and @matthewashea_ report. https://t.co/1L381P0ftA
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The developments come on the heels of a $25 billion deal between Iran and Russia
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NEW @J_Insider via @matthewashea_: "Netanyahu advisor: Israel ‘not messing around here anymore’ post-Oct. 7" "Speaking at the Hudson Institute, Caroline Glick said that she hoped an ‘accommodation’ could be reached to bring calm to the Syrian border" https://t.co/9gQzPp9Jwb
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Speaking at the Hudson Institute in Washington, Caroline Glick said that she hoped an ‘accommodation’ could be reached to bring calm to the Syrian border
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Trump prioritizes Saudi partnership, leaving Abraham Accords on hold, @matthewashea_ reports https://t.co/1HZ8Qz7f6t
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Despite announcing sweeping security, investment and defense agreements, the fate of a Saudi-Israel normalization deal remains uncertain
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Major announcement here further strengthening U.S.-Saudi bonds in Trump’s second term. POTUS also notes a strategic defense agreement between the U.S. and Saudi has crossed the finish line.
.@POTUS: "Tonight, I'm pleased to announce that we are taking our military cooperation to even greater heights by formally designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally."
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Notable from today’s Trump/MBS meeting: - U.S., Saudi closing in on defense pact - Trump: U.S. will sell Saudi F-35s similar to Israel’s - MBS: Saudi wants to join Abraham Accords, but still conditioned on two state solution Full details on @J_Insider: https://t.co/gfheeSTcbX
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Trump indicated Saudi Arabia may receive F-35s of a similar caliber to Israel’s uniquely advanced model
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BREAKING @J_Insider via @matthewashea_: "Trump, MBS announce sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets, progress on defense pact" "Trump indicated Saudi Arabia may receive F-35s of a similar caliber to Israel’s uniquely advanced model" https://t.co/YKZepS7vsw
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Trump indicated Saudi Arabia may receive F-35s of a similar caliber to Israel’s uniquely advanced model
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ANALYSIS | Trump is hosting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday at the White House, marking the first time MBS has visited Washington since 2018. More from @matthewashea_: https://t.co/8HvyjTGIKo
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The visit includes a welcome ceremony, bilateral meeting in the Oval Office and a black-tie dinner in the evening
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The U.N. Security Council adopted a U.S.-led resolution on Monday, backing President Trump's Gaza peace plan. Experts said moving to the second phase of the proposal now becomes more plausible – but key challenges remain. My story for @J_Insider: https://t.co/JnbL7VfohI
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The adoption of the U.S.-led resolution provides an international legal framework for the international stabilization force to deploy in Gaza
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Israel is reportedly seeking a new long-term defense agreement with the U.S. But experts warned it will not be easy this time around amid rising skepticism over foreign assistance and shifting Washington politics. Full story for @J_Insider: https://t.co/Z5H0Usjm9I
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Jerusalem is looking to secure a new MOU – which would reportedly run through 2048 and includes 'America First' provisions – amid growing skepticism in U.S. politics over foreign aid
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President Trump is slated to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday. Experts said to expect a defense guarantee and sale of F-35 fighter jets to the kingdom — yet normalization with Israel remains elusive. My story for @J_Insider: https://t.co/jy4blWimri
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As Washington and Riyadh prepare for a high-level meeting, experts say a U.S.-Saudi defense pact and fighter jet deal appear imminent — but normalization with Israel remains unlikely
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