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Luke Tress

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Legal brief asks US Supreme Court to consider anti-Zionism potential discrimination

Legal brief asks US Supreme Court to consider anti-Zionism potential discrimination

Center for Jewish Legal Studies argues anti-Zionist activity can be anti-Jewish due to historical context, hoping to introduce new legal approach to...

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Suspect in stabbing of Jewish man in NYC charged with attempted murder as hate crime

Suspect in stabbing of Jewish man in NYC charged with attempted murder as hate crime

Raul Morales, accused of attacking two people, faces decades in prison; protest links attacks to Mamdani, who defends anti-Israel rhetoric

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Why are US politicians so focused on Israel, when voters say it’s not a priority?

Why are US politicians so focused on Israel, when voters say it’s not a priority?

Polls show that, when asked open-ended questions about political priorities, Israel and foreign policy don’t make the cut, even though the Jewish...

24.07.2026 40

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Jewish leaders demand Mamdani tone down rhetoric against Israel after stabbing

Jewish leaders demand Mamdani tone down rhetoric against Israel after stabbing

State and city elected officials, communal figures gather at site of attack, claiming mayor’s incendiary remarks on PM and Gaza war are endangering...

24.07.2026 40

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Attacker shouting ‘allahu akbar’ stabs Jewish man with a screwdriver in NYC

Attacker shouting ‘allahu akbar’ stabs Jewish man with a screwdriver in NYC

2 victims, one non-Jewish, in stable condition after Upper West Side attack; City Council speaker says incident appears to be antisemitic

24.07.2026 60

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Mamdani’s vision of NY as ‘a city of international law’ runs up against reality

Mamdani’s vision of NY as ‘a city of international law’ runs up against reality

More than a year and half after pledging to arrest Netanyahu, New York City mayor forced to reckon with foreign courts’ irrelevance in US

23.07.2026 60

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Mamdani takes fire from both sides after saying he can’t arrest Netanyahu

Mamdani takes fire from both sides after saying he can’t arrest Netanyahu

City and state lawmakers accuse mayor of neglecting problems at home while grandstanding in international affairs

22.07.2026 50

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Mamdani admits he lacks power to arrest Netanyahu, after repeated pledges to do so

Mamdani admits he lacks power to arrest Netanyahu, after repeated pledges to do so

New York City mayor reneges on campaign promise, saying he ‘doesn’t have the independent legal authority’ to cuff premier

22.07.2026 50

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College Democrats’ Jewish caucus demands apology for group’s hosting of Hasan Piker

College Democrats’ Jewish caucus demands apology for group’s hosting of Hasan Piker

Jews in campus group call far-left commentator’s appearance a ‘direct threat to Jewish safety and inclusion,’ say organizers blocked protest...

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Israeli startups open NYC ‘kibbutz,’ as tech scene grows despite Mamdani

Israeli startups open NYC ‘kibbutz,’ as tech scene grows despite Mamdani

As political climate sours, workspace in Chelsea, the first of its kind in the city, aims to foster Israeli businesses and encourage connections with...

20.07.2026 70

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Democratic congressman who voted to cut off Israel aid decries far-left harassment campaign

Democratic congressman who voted to cut off Israel aid decries far-left harassment campaign

Adam Smith, ranking member of House Armed Services Committee who used to receive AIPAC support, says anti-Israel activists vandalized his family home,...

17.07.2026 50

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Democratic Socialists of America platform backs Palestinian ‘right to resist’

Democratic Socialists of America platform backs Palestinian ‘right to resist’

Far left movement, home to Mamdani and Ocasio-Cortez, calls to abolish the US Senate, presidency and Supreme Court

17.07.2026 60

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Nearly one-third of young Americans view Jews as a threat to society — poll

Blue Square survey finds nearly half of US respondents view antisemitism as a ‘major problem,’ but most think Jews should handle it on their own

16.07.2026 50

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New York Republicans make pitch to Jewish voters: ‘You have a home with us’

GOP campaign connects Democratic leaders to inflammatory rhetoric from Mamdani, compares Democratic Socialists to Nazis

15.07.2026 60

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Author says US publisher nixed Holocaust book after he refused to condemn Israel

Dr. Rafael Medoff says editor at Dark Horse Comics demanded book on Nazi genocide include anti-Israel genocide charges

14.07.2026 70

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PEN America president’s resignation marks latest anti-Zionist uproar in literature

Dinaw Mengestu quits free-expression group over article that highlighted post-October 7 prejudice against Jewish and Israeli writers and expressed...

14.07.2026 70

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‘100% woke’ US grad student charged with hoax over ‘kill Jews,’ pro-Trump graffiti

Ziheng Fang, who identified as a ‘social justice activist,’ allegedly posted fake threats, hate speech and swastikas around San Jose State...

14.07.2026 60

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1 in 8 young Americans like Hamas, a slight decline — survey

US Muslim support for terror group increases to 44%; young Democrats prefer Hamas over Israeli government

10.07.2026 50

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8 indicted for US White House cage fight plot last month targeting Trump, Netanyahu

Conspirators allegedly planned to attack mixed martial arts event on White House lawn that prime minister did not actually attend

10.07.2026 60

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US man who targeted Jews and tried to join ISIS is sentenced to 15 years

Michael Sam Teekaye discussed attack against ‘Jews or Israeli supporters’ in Maryland, vows to continue jihad after release from prison

10.07.2026 70

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NYC Muslim groups announce anti-BDS campaign in response to Mamdani

Unbreakable Bond Coalition aims to invest $500,000 in Israeli treasury bonds to promote coexistence, push back against anti-Zionism

08.07.2026 70

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US training program aims to address concerns of antisemitism in psychology field

2 academics from Harvard and Fordham University to lead initiative aimed at improving care for Jewish patients, amid widespread accusations of...

07.07.2026 70

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US liberals ‘license’ antisemitism when framed as Israel criticism – psych study

Researchers find that progressive Americans, but not conservatives, like prejudiced individuals more when they justify Jew-hatred with statements...

06.07.2026 80

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Report alleges NGOs pushed Gaza suffering to raise funds, dismissed antisemitism claims

Survey of current and former staffers at humanitarian groups by a new advocacy group raises accusations of bias and efforts to shape a pro-Palestinian...

04.07.2026 100

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NY activists plan protest against Ben Gvir visit that spokesperson says isn’t happening

Progressive Jewish groups among those opposing reported participation of far-right minister in UN police summit next week, but his office says he has...

03.07.2026 70

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‘I wish every day were October 7’: NY woman charged with funding Gaza terrorists

Catherine Washburn allegedly sent $30,116 raised for humanitarian purposes to member of Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group who bragged about...

02.07.2026 70

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NYC passes law to protect schools, but not colleges, after anti-Israel protests

City Council speaker says measure, which mandates police report on protecting educational facilities, fulfills 5-point plan to combat antisemitism

01.07.2026 50

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Wikipedia ban on co-founder highlights disputes over alleged leftist, anti-Israel bias

Larry Sanger barred from editing on procedural grounds after pushing for ideological diversity, saying pro-Israel, Christian, Hindu and conservative...

01.07.2026 60

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Progressive Jewish US lawmaker chased from transgender event, accused of ‘genocide’

Scott Wiener, a trans advocate who has accused Israel of genocide, is hounded from LGBTQ event, amid slew of incidents in Democratic Party politics in...

28.06.2026 100

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NY’s Hakeem Jeffries welcomes anti-Israel primary winners who declined to endorse him

House minority leader, who is generally supportive of Israel, congratulates far-left election victors as tensions boil between party’s moderates and...

28.06.2026 80

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Politically opposed extremist networks seek US government overthrow. Both are anti-Israel

Far-right and anti-Zionist groups are accused of trying to stoke ‘revolution’ at home. While their methods differ, they place Israel and Jews at...

28.06.2026 80

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Nearly 700 rabbis denounce Mamdani’s AIPAC ‘monsters’ speech as ‘dangerous’ to Jews

Leaders of prominent NY congregations, variety of denominations say mayor has ‘put a target on the backs of American Jews’

26.06.2026 100

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Mamdani-backed primary sweep further cements anti-Zionist politics in NYC

Election wins continue anti-Israel far left’s upward trajectory in the city, and send a message to the Democratic Party leadership

24.06.2026 70

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2 far-left anti-Israel candidates win NYC congressional primaries in sweep for Mamdani

Claire Valdez and Darializa Chevalier win elections, indicating mayor’s rise in New York City politics was not a one-off; Democratic Socialists set...

24.06.2026 80

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Brad Lander, Jewish Mamdani ally and Israel critic, wins NYC Congressional primary

Leftist ousts incumbent Dan Goldman in election for 10th Congressional District in Lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn

24.06.2026 100

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Extradited US-Israeli indicted in Florida for 2016-2017 threats to Jewish institutions

Michael Kadar, 27, faces hate crime and bomb threat charges in Florida, Georgia and Washington, DC for calls to Jewish institutions; has previously...

23.06.2026 100

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US feds open probe into alleged antisemitism at leading teacher union

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission probing alleged discrimination at the National Education Association, according to Jewish legal group, the...

22.06.2026 70

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NYC coffee shop bars Jewish congressman: ‘We don’t serve genocide enablers’

Poetica Coffee in Williamsburg says Rep. Dan Goldman not welcome, suggests cash he used to purchase drink came from AIPAC; NY Mayor Mamdani defends...

22.06.2026 100

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NYC primary elections test anti-Israel congressional candidates’ aspirations

In Upper Manhattan and the Bronx, upstart candidate Chevalier challenges longtime representative Espaillat, with implications for far left’s...

19.06.2026 100

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California man charged with fundraising for Hamas through sham charities

Reda Sabassi raised money for the terror group through a nonprofit and crowdfunding platforms, federal investigators say

18.06.2026 80

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Toronto police say hired gunmen appear to be targeting Jewish sites

”We just don’t know the scope of it’: Officers say assailants are being enlisted through encrypted apps, with those hiring them seeking ‘to...

17.06.2026 80

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Suspects in White House attack plot targeted lawmakers linked to Israel — FBI

Ohio man arrested by FBI singled out US representatives who received donations from pro-Israel lobby groups; he posted in support of Hitler, criminal...

16.06.2026 80

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Hate as entertainment: Youth finding community in nihilistic online antisemitism, warns ADL

Dark corners of the internet, steeped in Jew hatred, provide connections for the disaffected, says the head of the Anti-Defamation League’s Center...

14.06.2026 100

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AI models are absorbing antisemitism from humans, study says

Peer-reviewed psychology paper finds that, despite efforts to rein in bias, large language models replicate antisemitic tropes, with possible...

11.06.2026 90

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US feds charge anti-Zionist network with criminal campaign against U of Michigan

Suspects allegedly targeted Jewish federation, intimidated a witness and sprayed pro-Hamas graffiti on private homes

10.06.2026 80

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NYC congressional candidate laments ‘obsession’ with Israel in politics

Micah Lasher says he is ‘exhausted’ with incessant discourse surrounding Jewish state, urges more focus on domestic issues

10.06.2026 100

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US anti-Zionist groups keep backing activists who are incarcerated for violence

Protest organizations, such as Students for Justice in Palestine, offer support to those convicted of attacking Jews and other targets in New York,...

09.06.2026 80

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Jewish rapper’s song celebrates Knicks mania in NYC

Team’s run in the NBA Finals brings in New York City Jews, from kosher watch parties to radio talk shows and a viral slogan involving bagels

08.06.2026 100

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Miss Israel says this year’s contest will be bogus, sparking break with organizers

US-based staff plans to forgo full-on pageant, pick Miss Universe entrant without usual judge-based process, video shows; organization denies...

07.06.2026 150

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Mamdani-backed Congress candidate defends joining Oct. 8 rally celebrating Hamas atrocities

Darializa Avila Chevalier says participation in event that feted Israeli deaths was part of her longstanding advocacy for the ‘human rights of...

05.06.2026 100

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