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Netanyahu pushes back against reports of army pressure to end the war, accusing officials of ‘defeatism’
After reports that Israeli military leaders are pushing for a ceasefire that leaves Hamas in power, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue the fighting until the terror group is eliminated. “Anonymous sources… Continue Reading
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Next up, Cori Bush: After Jamaal Bowman defeat, pro-Israel donors pivot to Missouri
WASHINGTON — Less than two days after AIPAC spent $14 million in a successful bid to send Rep. Jamaal Bowman packing in New York, the pro-Israel powerhouse texted a message to its followers: Their next target is Missouri Rep…. Continue Reading
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ADL joins with legal powerhouse to seek compensation for U.S. victims of Oct. 7 massacres
WASHINGTON — The Anti-Defamation League’s legal team is joining with a top-ranked American legal firm to seek compensation for U.S. victims of the Oct. 7 Hamas massacres in Israel. Theirs will be the latest of multiple… Continue Reading
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More than 10% of US Jews say they were frequently mistreated due to their religion, poll finds
More than one in 10 American Jewish adults say they were frequently “treated poorly or harassed” due to their religion over the past year, according to a new Gallup poll. An additional 25% said such treatment happened… Continue Reading
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Trump calls Biden ‘a very bad Palestinian’: Israel, antisemitism feature in a debate high on anger, low on coherence
Joe Biden and Donald Trump rambled and jabbed each other with insults in a debate which included exchanges about Israel’s war with Hamas and neo-Nazi violence. The debate in Atlanta Thursday night, moderated by CNN’s Dana… Continue Reading
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In DC, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant takes an implicit shot at Netanyahu
WASHINGTON — Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant spent a lot of time on his Washington tour this week in closed rooms, discussing sensitive and urgent issues with senior officials. When it comes to U.S.-Israel relations,… Continue Reading
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Get to know Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, the Jewish moderators of the Biden-Trump debate
WASHINGTON — When Joe Biden and Donald Trump meet Thursday night for their first debate this election season, they will face two moderators with a lot in common. Dana Bash and Jake Tapper are both veteran CNN anchors famous… Continue Reading
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Harvard antisemitism task force finds ‘dire’ situation for Israelis on campus, urges swift action
Israeli students at Harvard University are facing “dire” exclusion on campus and other students are suffering because of “political litmus tests” to participate in clubs and activities, a task force charged with… Continue Reading
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From antisemitism to Israel, the Jewish topics to watch for in the Biden-Trump debate
WASHINGTON — When Donald Trump and Joe Biden met for their first debate back in September 2020, the most explosive moment was notable to many Jewish viewers: Trump stopped short of condemning white supremacists and told the… Continue Reading
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The battle over Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law is over the future of church-state separation
“I can’t wait to be sued,” Louisiana’s governor, Jeff Landry, said last week just before signing a law requiring all public schools in the state to “display the Ten Commandments in each classroom” no later than Jan…. Continue Reading