Felicia Schwartz
@felschwartz
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diplomatic correspondent @politico by way of @ft @wsj. [email protected] and fschwartz.75 on signal
Washington, DC
Joined February 2010
I spent three years reporting from Israel and returned to the US in 2021. The more time I spend back in Washington, the clearer it’s become: the US-Israel relationship is on a collision course. Out today in @POLITICOMag
https://t.co/rtldC1jRd3
politico.com
Young people — on the left and right — are growing increasingly skeptical of Israel.
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Three sources say 2 were killed and 2 survived in the U.S. military operation in the Caribbean.
BREAKING — U.S. military rescued survivors by helicopter after Thursday strike in the Caribbean and is now holding them on a navy ship, four sources familiar w/the matter tell @Reuters @phildstewart @idreesali114
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scoop w/ @paulmcleary: Indonesia, Azerbaijan, Pakistan are top contenders to provide troops to the international stabilization force in Gaza
politico.com
Negotiations on the makeup of the force, a key part of Trump’s 20-point-plan, are ongoing.
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“We have multiple Ukrainian delegations working to maximize the impact of the leaders’ meeting this Friday,” @StefanishynaO, Ukraine’s new ambassador to the US, told POLITICO. “This is a completely new format of engagement.” Trump now turns back to Ukraine w/ @EliStokols
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"These economists, he says, and their 'studies', are 'all malarkey! . . . It’s like they’re the College of Cardinals, you know, interpreting the virgin birth! Economists have been wrong on everything!'" @Aime_Williams lunches with Bob Lighthizer
ft.com
The architect of Trump’s first-term tariff policy on the end of free trade, swapping the White House for Wall Street — and why he considers the president ‘the most honest person’
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How Trump’s envoys got the ceasefire deal over the line w/ @DashaBurns
politico.com
Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner dictated the final compromises to speed the talks to completion
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Europeans to press for representation on Trump’s peace board, @estwebber reports
politico.eu
Membership of the peace board is expected to be discussed in Paris Thursday.
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Very strong and important statement from the Pentagon Press Association about how its members may soon lose their credentials. Please read and share. A free press matters.
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In pursuing this Gaza deal, Trump has leaned more on Arab partners. Qatar had an official close to the Emir in the Oval last week during Bibi’s apology call. And Thani is joining Witkoff & Kushner for talks in Egypt this week. w/ @felschwartz
https://t.co/QL0aANnD8y
politico.com
Special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, are headed to Egypt to join truce talks Wednesday.
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Terrific work by student journalists at @thecrimson -- before he was against DEI, @SecWar Hegseth was for it. Ironic that military leaders have been separated for years-old DEI views but here Hegseth is advocating for education that ensures "a balance of race, class, gender, and
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“Trump has laid the groundwork for the moment by squeezing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and showing new deference to Arab allies who are expected to coax Hamas to halt the fighting.” W/ @EliStokols
politico.com
Special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, are headed to Egypt to join truce talks Wednesday.
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Up to $8.4bn flowed through a hidden funding conduit allowing China to pay for Iranian oil and avoid US sanctions @laurnorman @jamestareddy report
wsj.com
A hidden funding conduit has deepened economic ties between the two U.S. rivals in defiance of Washington’s efforts to isolate Tehran.
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Generational change in both America and Israel is set to reshape the US relationship with Israel in fundamental ways. I've been thinking about this dynamic for years and finally wrote about it for @POLITICOMag
https://t.co/rtldC1jRd3
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Defiant Netanyahu says Israel will ‘finish the job’ in Gaza as Trump seeks end to war
politico.com
The split screen moment casts doubt that an end to the Gaza war is likely anytime soon.
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Trump confirms just now: “I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. Nope, I will not allow it.”
scoop w/ @EliStokols @NicholasVinocur @vonderburchard: Trump promised Arab, Muslim leaders the U.S. would not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. Comes as he is seeking their buy-in for his post-war plan. He hosts Bibi at the White House Monday
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US allies want Trump's promises to be a peacemaker to come true. As @radeksikorski told me, "We cheered President Trump on his peace efforts...unfortunately it has not yet brought results." https://t.co/RbmshA3Ctn
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Trump’s Nobel dreams collide with diplomats’ doubts at the UN
politico.com
Trump appears more interested in claiming victory than dwelling on the details to get there.
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