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Biden warns Israel to allow humanitarian relief into Gaza or face cuts to military aid
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration warned that it could restrict weapons transfers to Israel if the flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip does not increase. A letter sent Sunday by Secretary of State Antony Blinken… Continue Reading
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NYPD hate crimes unit is investigating alleged assault on pro-Israel leader
The NYPD Hate Crime Task Force is investigating the alleged assault of a prominent Israel advocate at a pro-Palestinian protest in New York on Oct. 7. That day, the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ invasion of Israel, footage… Continue Reading
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As Netanyahu pushes US to join fight against Iran, Biden tells Jewish leaders US ‘fully’ backs Israel’s right to defend itself
WASHINGTON (JTA) — President Joe Biden told American Jewish leaders Israel “fully” backs Israel’s right to defend itself against Iranl as Israel’s government prepares to respond to last week’s Iranian missile barrage… Continue Reading
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Democratic poll shows 71% of Jewish voters across 7 swing states favor Kamala Harris
WASHINGTON — A poll commissioned by a Jewish affiliate of the Democratic Party shows Vice President Kamala Harris garnering 71% of the Jewish vote in the seven swing states likely to decide the election. The poll released… Continue Reading
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Hostage father Jonathan Dekel-Chen lambastes Netanyahu at American Jewish Committee Oct. 7 event
WASHINGTON — The father of a hostage held in the Gaza Strip marked the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ invasion of Israel by decrying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a speech to American Jews. Jonathan… Continue Reading
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Biden lights Oct. 7 yahrzeit candle as Kamala Harris vows to see Hamas threat ‘eliminated’
WASHINGTON — In separate statements marking the anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris said they continue to support Israel’s war against the group and its… Continue Reading
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Jewish officials handling hurricane communications face antisemitic harassment
WASHINGTON — Jewish government officials are being targeted with antisemitic attacks in a misinformation blitz hampering efforts to get critical information out to victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. Homeland… Continue Reading
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Tim Walz, JD Vance stand by Israel in VP debate but spar over Trump’s ability to contain Iran
Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz both expressed unstinting support for Israel during a vice presidential debate that took place just after Israel came under Iranian assault. But the two men tussled over whether… Continue Reading
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US warns of imminent Iranian attack on Israel, says there will be ‘severe consequences for Iran’.
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has warned that Iran is getting ready to fire ballistic missiles at Israel, following the launch of Israel’s broad offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Hezbollah, the Lebanese terror… Continue Reading
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Where do NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ potential successors stand on Israel and Jewish issues?
Will Eric Adams resign as New York City’s mayor? The question is captivating New Yorkers as the details of his federal indictment spill out. Facing bribery and fraud charges, Adams has sworn not to step down, and no one in the… Continue Reading