While mainstream Jewish groups were highly supportive of the joint American-Israeli operation, those on the left – even groups that define themselves as pro-Israel – were critical

On Saturday, before the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader was announced, Iran's foreign minister said that Tehran is 'interested in de-escalation,' but that 'attacks should stop first, and then there is a possibility to talk'

The proximity of the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran to the Jewish holiday of Purim – which celebrates the triumph of the Jewish people in ancient Persia – has provided an abundance of fodder for statements by Israeli officials, mememakers and antisemitic conspiracy theorists alike