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5 min readIran has accepted a two-week ceasefire and agreed to negotiate with the United States in Pakistan beginning Friday, marking a sudden de-escalation after President Trump had earlier threatened that a "whole civilization would die" if Iran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump announced the breakthrough on social media around 6:30 p.m. Monday, saying that if Iran agreed to a "complete, immediate and safe opening" of the strait, he would "suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks." Very little had been publicly known about the negotiations leading up to the announcement.
A new poll of American Jews reveals a nuanced picture of their political views. The Jewish Electorate Institute found that 86% of American Jews describe themselves as generally pro-Israel. However, fewer than one quarter say they are both pro-Israel and supportive of Israeli government policies. Nearly two-thirds identify as pro-Israel but critical of at least some of those policies. Despite extensive media coverage of pro-Israel groups' involvement in recent U.S. primaries, fewer than four in ten American Jews say they have at least heard about these efforts. The survey involved 800 American Jews and was conducted in mid-March.
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- 1 (00:04) **Iran Accepts Two-Week Ceasefire, Will Negotiate with U.S.** - Iran agrees to a two-week ceasefire and will negotiate with the U.S. in Pakistan starting Friday, following President Trump's threat to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- 2 (00:49) **Poll: Most American Jews Pro-Israel but Critical of Israeli Policies** - A new poll from the Jewish Electorate Institute shows 86% of American Jews are pro-Israel, but fewer than a quarter support Israeli government policies.
- 3 (01:38) **Artemis II Spacecraft Has Plumbing Issues** - The Artemis II spacecraft's toilet is working, but other plumbing problems persist, with the crew set to return to Earth Friday.
- 4 (02:32) **Vice President Vance in Hungary to Support Orban's Reelection** - JD Vance is in Hungary to back Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who is trailing in polls ahead of Sunday's election.
- 5 (03:00) **Study: Financial Gains for Black-Led Nonprofits After George Floyd Were Short-Lived** - A study by Candid and ABFE finds that funding increases for many black-led nonprofits after George Floyd's murder were temporary.
- 6 (03:24) **Texas Board of Education Debates New Social Studies Curriculum** - The Texas Board of Education is discussing a new K-12 social studies curriculum that critics say emphasizes Western and Christian perspectives.
- 7 (04:20) **American Airlines Flight Delayed by Bee Swarm** - A flight from Charlotte to San Francisco was delayed about an hour after a swarm of bees attempted to hitch a ride on one of the plane's turbines.
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