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Jewish Nonprofit Coalition Urges BMG to Sever Ties with Roger Waters

Benjamin Raziel — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 23:58:05 +0000

The group headed by Creative Community for Peace sent a letter to industry giant BMG concerning the rock legend’s alleged antisemitic behavior.

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Jewish Organizations Form International Task Force Against Antisemitism

Aaron Bandler — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 07:00:34 +0000

Eight major Jewish organizations from seven countries announced on July 25 that they will be forming the J7, the Large Communities’ Task Force Against Antisemitism.

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San Diego Rabbi Assaulted

Aaron Bandler — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 20:18:12 +0000

The attack took place at a 7-Eleven close to the Chabad House at San Diego State University at around 10 a.m.

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Mediterranean Nations, US, Meet in Israel To Discuss Wildfires, Climate Change

Debbie Mohnblatt (The Media Line) — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 22:46:57 +0000

Representatives from Greece, Italy, and Turkey, as well as from the United States, come together to share their experiences and know-how in dealing with wildfires and climate change challenges.

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After Months of Buildup, Israeli Parliament Approves First Judicial Overhaul Law, Plunging Country Into Crisis

Keren Setton, The Media Line — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:54:14 +0000

A contentious amendment to Israel’s basic law, preventing the High Court of Justice from judging the reasonability of government decisions, prompts wide-scale protest, legal challenges, and fear of damage to Israeli democracy

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Nikki Haley, AOC Spar Over Israel on Twitter

Aaron Bandler — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 19:50:02 +0000

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) got into a bit of a Twitter quarrel over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Herzog to Congress: Israel-US Bond ‘Absolutely Unbreakable’ Despite Differences

Mohammad Al-Kassim, The Media Line — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 02:36:50 +0000

In his speech to a joint meeting of Congress, President Isaac Herzog highlighted the deep-seated partnership between Israel and the US, while asserting that criticism shouldn’t turn into anti-Semitism

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Jewish Groups Applaud Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s Speech to Congress

Aaron Bandler — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 05:47:05 +0000

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House Passes Resolution Condemning Antisemitism and Supporting Israel

Aaron Bandler — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 03:38:58 +0000

The resolution, which passed 412-9-1, stated: “Israel is not a racist or apartheid state, Congress rejects all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia, & the United States will always be a staunch partner and supporter of Israel.”

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Rep. Jayapal Shares NYT Op-ed Decrying “Hysterical Overreaction” to Jayapal Calling Israel a “Racist State”

Aaron Bandler — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:31:09 +0000

The op-ed is titled “The Hysterical Overreaction to Jayapal’s ‘Racist State’ Gaffe” and authored by Michelle Goldberg.

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