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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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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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Rep. Jayapal Walks Back Comments Calling Israel “A Racist State”

Aaron Bandler — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:09:37 +0000

In a statement posted to social media, Jayapal said she was attempting “to defuse a tense situation” but acknowledged that “words do matter.”

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Fifth Circuit Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Texas Anti-BDS Law

Aaron Bandler — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 01:49:29 +0000

Challenges to state anti-BDS laws have not succeeded in a single instance,” Israeli-American Coalition for Action Executive Director Joseph Sabag said in a statement.

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NH Gov Signs Anti-BDS Executive Order

Aaron Bandler — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 17:14:22 +0000

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu (R) signed an executive order on July 6 barring the state government from contracting with those who are boycotting Israel, making New Hampshire the 37th state in the country to adopt measures against the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.

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As US Marks 4th of July, Israelis Express Continued Support, Says Pew Survey

Patrick Doyle/The Media Line — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 19:30:31 +0000

The Media Line spoke with Israelis about a new Pew Research Center survey finding broad support for the US and strong favorability towards President Biden

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