President Biden on Friday picked up a copy of a book that described Israel as a colonial power in the face of Palestinian resistance despite his repeated support for the Jewish state. 

Biden was spotted by the press leaving Nantucket Bookworks holding a copy of “The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017” by Columbia University professor emeritus Rashid Khalidi, the New York Post reported. 

“I do not speak to the Post (or the Times for that matter), so this is not for publication, but my reaction is that this is four years too late,” Khalidi told the Post of Biden holding his book. 

The newspaper noted it did not agree to any terms conditioning Khalidi’s response as off the record or on background.

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Fox News Digital has reached out to Khalidi and the White House.

The book argues that “the modern history of Palestine can best be understood in these terms: as a colonial war waged against the indigenous population, by a variety of parties, to force them to relinquish their homeland to another people against their will.” 

It was not clear if Biden purchased the book or if it was given to him. 

Khalidi, who is of Palestinian and Lebanese descent, called the first Trump administration a “mouthpiece” for Israel and has criticized Israel over the humanitarian toll in Gaza after Hamas killed about 1,200 people inside Israel Oct. 7, 2023, in addition to kidnapping hostages, including Americans. 

“It’s perfectly unclear, reading the Israeli press, what their political objective is. I mean, ethnic cleansing. That’s not a political objective. They’re doing that. They’re driving the population of the Northern Gaza Strip into the Southern Gaza Strip. But what their political objective is, is, to me, entirely unclear, in the writings of, as far as one can tell, from the Israeli press,” he said on the “Intercepted” podcast in November 2023.

President Biden with his family on Nantucket Island.  (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)

Biden has repeatedly declared his support for Israel but has been criticized by Israeli supporters for putting conditions on U.S. aid to the Middle East ally and pausing shipments of heavy munitions to Israel earlier this year.

Meanwhile, pro-Palestinian supporters, who nicknamed Biden “Genocide Joe,” have increasingly criticized him and Netanyahu over civilian casualties in Gaza. Biden has also reportedly criticized his Israeli counterpart behind closed doors, the Post reported. 

The book, published in 2020 before Trump brokered relationships between Israel and five Muslim countries, criticized Trump for moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem and recognizing Israel’s annexation of the Golan Heights, which it captured from Syria during the 1967 Six-Day war. 

In the book, Khalidi wrote about Israel’s alleged discriminatory policies against Palestinians.

“Settler-colonial confrontations with indigenous peoples have only ended in one of three ways: with the elimination of full subjugation of the native population, as in North America; with the defeat and expulsion of the colonizer, as in Algeria, which is extremely rare; or with the abandonment of colonial supremacy, in the context of compromise and reconciliation, as in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Ireland,” he wrote.

President Biden holds the book “The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine” by Rashid Khalidi as he walks out of Nantucket Bookworks in Nantucket, Mass. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)

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He also praised the first intifada by Palestinians against Israel, which occurred from 1987 to 1993 and left more than 2,000 people dead, the Post wrote. 

“The First Intifada was an outstanding example of popular resistance against oppression and can be considered as being the first unmitigated victory for the Palestinians in the long colonial war that began in 1917,” the book says.

It may seem logical to keep your oral care products in the bathroom – but some experts say you might want to think twice about where to place your toothbrush.

Dr. Ellie Phillips, DDS, an oral health educator based in Austin, Texas, shared the gross reason she’d never recommend keeping your toothbrush near a toilet, especially in a small bathroom.

“The bacteria from the toilet will land on your toothbrush,” she warned. “And your toothbrush picks up all the bacteria in your mouth in a single use.”

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“You could actually brush your teeth with a brand-new toothbrush, clip off the end and send it to the lab, and they would give you the full profile of your mouth,” Phillips added.

In a toothbrush with dense bristles, bacteria can “go down and multiply” and then “become anaerobic,” which means it could become a more aggressive form, according to Phillips.

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“Toilet bacteria, or the air from bathrooms, can interact with this and create a worse scenario,” she said. “So, you will share the bacteria of people who you live in close community with.”

Bacteria in the bathroom air can interact with your toothbrush, according to the dental expert. (iStock)

This exposure to bacteria can aid in the development of dental diseases that could take a “long time to form,” Phillips cautioned.

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If keeping your toothbrush away from the toilet is not an option, Phillips recommends brushing your teeth in the kitchen sink instead.

The best way to clean a toothbrush is to allow it to dry fully, which will kill bacteria, the expert advised.

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She also recommends using a toothbrush that isn’t too soft, with “lots of bristles at different lengths” that can dry itself and clean the mouth effectively.

The expert recommended using a medium-bristled toothbrush with “lots of bristles at different lengths.” (iStock)

“You don’t need $350 worth of a toothbrush, but many toothbrushes are not effective. They’re too soft. They get infected easily, and you need to dry them,” she said.

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“Look after yourself,” Phillips went on. “If your mouth is healthy with healthy bacteria and a healthy biofilm, it’s almost like a bulletproof internal skin over your teeth, gums and mouth that rejects intruder bacteria.”

Joe Rogan argued that the establishment media that once was friendly to President-elect Donald Trump has since been engaged in a years-long “psy-op” to convince Americans he is dangerous.

“The Joe Rogan Experience” is one of the world’s most popular podcasts, and Rogan is seen as having been one of the key players in the 2024 election, for interviewing Trump and then endorsing his bid for the presidency in the 11th hour. The podcaster has since mocked the media for losing their credibility with voters and alienating lifelong liberals like himself.

On Thursday’s episode, with comedians Shane Gillis, Mark Normans, and Ari Shaffir, Rogan recalled how friendly people in entertainment and the media once were to Trump, playing clips from his 2012 appearance on “The View” where he was cheered, as well as when he went on Oprah in and she asked him about running for president. 

Since then, “The View” has become a frequent source for apocalyptic takes about Trump, and Oprah shredded him while campaigning with Vice President Kamala Harris. Rogan argued that the abrupt shift in tone toward Trump has been shocking in retrospect, “What we saw is the greatest media psy-op in history.”

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The podcast host continued to hammer legacy media.

“What you’re seeing with Trump, regardless of his flaws, is a massive concentrated psy-op,” Rogan said. “They’ve distorted who he is to the point where most people think that way. Most people think that way. They’ve had narratives.”

“What is a psy-op? I keep hearing that,” Normand said.

“Psychological operation,” Rogan explained. “Where they’ve decided to distort people’s perceptions of things.”

Shaffir replied that older liberals are shocked to hear that former President Obama oversaw more deportations than Trump. “They go, ‘That doesn’t make sense.’ And you go, ‘Right, focus on what’s giving you the reality of the world,’” he said.

Podcast host Joe Rogan’s interview with Trump currently has over 52 million views. (Screenshots/The Joe Rogan Experience)

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Rogan then turned to his producer, Jamie, and asked him to show a “wild” quote from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton from 2008 where she was “saying some wild MAGA-type s—” about “illegal immigrants.”

Clinton could be heard in the recording declaring, “I think we got to have tough conditions. Tell people to come out of the shadows. If they’ve committed a crime, deport them, no questions asked.”

“She’s a Republican,” Shaffir joked.

In the recording, Clinton continued, “If they’ve been working and are law-abiding, we should say, ‘Here are the conditions for you staying. You have to pay a stiff fine because you came here illegally. You have to pay back taxes and you have to try to learn English. And you have to wait in line.’”

The guests expressed their shock at Clinton’s past comments.

“’You have to wait in line,’ And everybody’s cheering,” Rogan said. “2008. Hillary Clinton was more MAGA than Trump. But how about that? More MAGA than Trump. It’s all a f—ing illusion. It’s all a f—ing illusion. All of them, when convenient, have said the exact same things.”

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Rogan argued that this election shows that the tide has turned, however.

“They had control of the media up until now. This election was the first time they didn’t really have control of the media anymore,” Rogan argued.

When asked why this is, the podcaster replied, “Because of us, because of podcasts. Because of social media, because of X.”

Protests commenced in several cities around the world on Black Friday as demonstrators gathered to show solidarity with the Palestinians during the start of the holiday shopping season. 

In Boston, a large crowd of pro-Palestinian protesters were seen inside the Copley Place shopping center calling for an end to the war between Israel and Hamas terrorists. The Boston Police Department told Fox News Digital that no arrests were made and no damage to the mall was reported.  

In New York City, protesters filled Manhattan’s streets on Fifth Avenue and Columbus Circle to mark the day. 

“We are all Palestinians,” the crowd was heard chanting.

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No arrests were made Friday, the New York Police Department said. A day earlier, pro-Palestinian protesters briefly disrupted the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

In Chicago, demonstrators blocked traffic on Michigan Avenue as they called for the Biden administration to end aid to Israel. 

In London, the Palestinian flag appeared to be raised outside Luton Town Hall, according to videos on social media. 

Protesters in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta shouted slogans in support of the Palestinians in Gaza during a rally outside the U.S. Embassy.

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The gathering came on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. In 1977, the United Nations‘ General Assembly called for the day to be observed annually on Nov. 29.

The date coincides with Nov. 29, 1947, when the U.N. voted on the partition plan of Palestine and the creation of the independent Jewish state of Israel. 

A photo exhibit titled “Gaza, Palestine: A Crisis of Humanity, A Cry for Justice” will be displayed in the Public Lobby of the General Assembly building, UN Headquarters in New York from Dec. 4 to Jan. 10.  (United Nations)

The U.N. in Geneva marked the day in solidarity with the Palestinians, said Tatiana Valovaya, U.N. Geneva’s director-general.

“The commemoration is a timely opportunity to reaffirm international solidarity with the Palestinian people and their right to live in peace and dignity,” she posted online. 

Pro-Palestinian protesters have accused Israel of indiscriminately killing civilians in Gaza after the terror group attacked the Jewish state on Oct. 7, 2023. Israel has denied the claims, saying Hamas continues to employ weapons and sensitive equipment in civilian areas and underneath hospitals and schools. 

Police officers clash with protesters during the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday. (Reuters/Brendan McDermid)

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On Friday, the United Arab Emirates Mission to the U.N. said that UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan stands with the Palestinian people. 

“The UAE remains dedicated to achieving sustainable peace and the realization of an independent Palestinian state, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Israel’s occupation of all Palestinian and Arab land must end,” the mission wrote on X. 

Conservative commentator Scott Jennings announced he had joined the Los Angeles Times’ editorial board on Friday as part of the owner’s new directive to make the paper more balanced.

Jennings, who often sparks outrage from liberal CNN viewers, praised L.A. Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong on X for his “important and groundbreaking” mission.

“It’s true – I’ve accepted @DrPatSoonShiong invitation to join the editorial board of the @latimes,” Jennings wrote on X.

“I’ve written columns for the paper over the last few years and was honored to do so under such a storied and important masthead. I love newspapers and believe in strong journalism and strong opinion pages that represent a wide array of views. I approach my commentary jobs by starting with the truth and then providing my honest opinion based on my conservative values and experience. I think Dr Soon-Shiong is doing something important and groundbreaking and am honored he asked me to play a role in that,” he continued.

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Jennings said the paper overhaul was a step forward in addressing concerns many Americans have about biased reporting in the media.

“Roughly half (or more) of the country often feels like legacy media doesn’t care what it thinks and has little interest in fairly representing its views and values. I plan to represent those Americans who believe they are often ignored or even ridiculed in legacy media and applaud Dr Soon-Shiong’s move to bring balance to the editorial board. My other professional obligations won’t be impacted by this new opportunity,” Jennings’ post concluded.

The paper’s owner revealed earlier in the week that he had invited the CNN senior political commentator to join the editorial board as part of this new direction.

“That’s why I want Scott on our new editorial board!!! Growing the board with experts who have thoughtful balanced views and new candidates are accepting the challenge to join us! Way to go Scott and thanks for accepting. Stay tuned we are making this happen,” Soon-Shiong wrote Thursday on X.

Jennings was formerly an aide President George W. Bush before becoming a CNN contributor in 2017 and L.A. Times contributing columnist in 2019.

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Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong explains what direction he wants to take the paper. ((Patrick T. Fallon / AFP | Marco Tacca/Getty Images | Fox News Digital ))

After President-elect Donald Trump’s win earlier this month, Soon-Shiong announced that he wanted to overhaul the paper and let “all voices” be heard with a new editorial board.

Soon-Shiong told Fox News that he wanted there to be a clear distinction between news and opinion in the paper’s reporting.

“If it’s news, it should just be the facts, period,” Soon-Shiong explained to “Fox News @ Night” host Trace Gallagher a few days later. “And if it’s an opinion, that’s maybe an opinion of the news, and that’s what I call now a voice. And so, we want voices from all sides to be heard, and we want the news to be just the facts.”

The Los Angeles Times building and newsroom along Imperial Highway on Friday, April 17, 2020 in El Segundo, CA. ((Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images))

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The L.A. Times owner came under fire last month by readers and staff after the editorial board did not endorse a presidential candidate for the first time since 2008. 

After its Facebook account was indefinitely suspended, the popular American gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson thanked Elon Musk and X for supporting free speech amid what it called ongoing attacks against the First and Second Amendments.

In a Friday post on X, Smith & Wesson announced that it had been indefinitely suspended from Facebook after the platform flagged several of its posts for promoting the sale of weapons.

Founded in 1852 in Norwich, Connecticut, today Smith & Wesson is based in Maryville, Tennessee, and is one of the most recognized gun brands in America, reporting $535.8 million in sales in the 2024 fiscal year.

Smith & Wesson said that “despite our extensive efforts and resources spent on trying to adhere to Facebook’s ever-changing community guidelines on firearms, our account was suspended indefinitely on Friday, November 22nd, 15 years after its original creation.”

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The manufacturer shared a screenshot of the suspension notice it had received from Facebook in which the platform said several posts dated Nov. 22, 13 and July 18 violated the rules on promoting weapons.

Facebook’s commerce policy prohibits the promotion of buying, selling and trading of weapons, ammunition and explosives. However, according to Facebook’s parent company Meta’s website, there is an exception for legitimate brick-and-mortar and online retailers, though their content is still restricted for minors.

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Smith & Wesson said that while it would work to reinstate its account, it encouraged its 1.6 million Facebook followers and fans to “seek out platforms” that represent the “shared values” of free speech and the right to bear arms.

“In an era where free speech and the right to bear arms are under constant attack, we want to thank Elon Musk and X for supporting free speech and our constitutional rights guaranteed by the 1st and 2nd Amendments,” said Smith & Wesson.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on Nov. 19, 2024, in Brownsville, Tx. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

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Musk responded to the post by saying, “[we] believe in the Constitution.” He also pointed out that X had resumed allowing users to post the gun emoji after it was replaced by a water gun by Twitter in 2018. 

The National Association for Gun Rights, which is a Second Amendment advocacy group with over 4.5 million activists, also chimed in, saying, “Thank you for giving us a place to shelter in this storm of Constitution-hating companies.”

In a separate post, the association called X one of the last holdouts for free speech and gun rights.

“It is becoming clear that X is one of the last major bastions of 2A and Firearms content on social media,” said the group, adding, “the noose is slowly tightening everywhere else, seeking to squeeze us out entirely.”

Fox News Digital reached out to Meta for comment but had not heard back at the time of publication. 

The New York Giants became the first team eliminated from playoff contention on Thanksgiving, and fans are calling for change — again.

Since Tom Coughlin coached Big Blue 11 seasons, the G-Men are in danger of having their fifth head coach in the last 10 seasons.

But head coach Brian Daboll, named the Coach of the Year after his first season in East Rutherford, isn’t fretting.

When asked if he was worried about his job status after the game, his answer was blunt.

“No.”

Owner John Mara said last month he did not anticipate making any changes this offseason, but the Giants are 2-10 and on a fast track to getting the No. 1 pick.

“No, I don’t like the results. Nobody likes the results. But, again, I have confidence in the people. Just have to get better,” Daboll added.

Daboll brought up his job status again Friday, saying there are other things to worry about.

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll watches during the first half against the Carolina Panthers Nov. 10, 2024, in Munich, Germany.  (AP Photo/Lennart Preiss)

“I think you focus on your team. You focus on our staff, our coaches, players and going out there to get the kind of performance and result we all want,” Daboll said Friday. “We have a lot of confidence in our people. Obviously, not where we want to be by any stretch of the imagination. So, we just keep working hard to fix the things we need to fix.”

The Giants lost to the NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys Thursday.

New York is 4-20 in its last 24 games against the Cowboys and has lost the last eight meetings.

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll answers questions during a press conference after a game against the Minnesota Vikings Sept. 8, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J.  (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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The Giants started their third different quarterback in as many games Thursday. For context, Eli Manning was the starting quarterback for every game for over 13 years, and he never missed a game due to injury.

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A California pastor with a martial arts background tells Fox News Digital that “God was very gracious and protected me” as he fended off a suspected burglar at his church on Thanksgiving Day. 

Pastor Nick Neves of the First Family Church in Antioch said Friday that the incident began yesterday morning when he arrived at the church to check out an alarm and a door that had been propped open. 

“As I went to walk into the building, the suspect was coming out with a handful of our stuff. I told him stop, basically he was under citizen’s arrest and he tried to flee and I grabbed a hold of him and we ended up wrestling around in the parking lot for about 15 minutes until the cops could get there,” Neves told Fox News Digital. 

“He was very aggressive and I did my best just to subdue him without doing any harm to him,” he continued. “We are a gospel church that wants to point people to the Lord and do good in our community and when somebody is smashing your windows and stealing your stuff it’s harder to help people out.” 

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Neves also said “God was very gracious and protected me from much harm there.” 

“Hopefully the guy can think about his crimes and his sins and hopefully repent,” he added. 

The Antioch Police Department says an ax used by the suspect to break a window at the church was recovered at the scene. 

“I practice jujitsu and did a little bit of kickboxing training in the past so I know how to defend myself,” Neves told Fox News Digital. 

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An ax that the Antioch Police Department says was used to break into the First Family Church on Thursday morning. (Antioch Police Department)

“You train for years and years and you never really have to use it if you are a person of peace – you are not trying to get into trouble with anybody, but it’s there if you need it and, thankfully, this guy who was trying to do me harm didn’t have the training I had, and so I was able to basically neutralize his attacks,” he added. 

The Antioch Police Department said, “When the burglar saw his wicked deeds had been discovered he decided to fight with the pastor instead of repent.”  

A window that the suspect used to break into the First Family Church in Antioch, Calif., according to the Antioch Police Department. (Antioch Police Department)

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“What he did not know was the pastor would win this battle of good and evil and he held down the perp until APD arrived and placed the man in custody,” police also said. “We are thankful today that the pastor was uninjured during this incident and hopeful that with amazing community members like we have been highlighting lately, we can turn the tide on crime in our city.”