January 6 Capitol riots shouldn’t trump October 7 for US Jews - opinion

Some Jews have chosen to look away from the war either because they blame Israel. For them, January 6 now trumps October 7 because we are witnessing a reshaping of our own country’s institutions.

AN EXPLOSION caused by a police munition is seen as supporters of then-US president Donald Trump riot in front of the Capitol Building, January 6, 2021.

(photo credit: LEAH MILLIS/REUTERS)

ByJOSHUA M. DAVIDSON

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 12:51

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