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Biden’s Jewish backers unruffled as his critics pan remark on anti-Israel protests

Ex-peace negotiator says US president ‘got caught up in the political moment’ when he said protesters ‘have a point,’ notes ‘I love Israel...

21.08.2024 40

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After being vetted for VP, Jewish governor of Illinois is now hosting the DNC

J.B. Pritzker jokes Democrats weren’t ‘crying out for white Ukrainian American Jewish billionaires,’ as his backers wait to see what surrogate...

20.08.2024 40

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How will Gaza war feature at DNC, and could it split party as support for Harris rises?

Hostage families hope to secure primetime moment like family at RNC; voters opposed to support for Israel push to be represented; Emhoff, Shapiro...

17.08.2024 40

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Why pro-Israel groups aren’t going after Ilhan Omar after helping oust others in Squad

Lobbies believe this year’s circumstances make a defeat of Omar by rival Don Samuels in Tuesday’s primary unrealistic

10.08.2024 30

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White House slams Cori Bush for threatening AIPAC to ‘tear your kingdom down’

Press secretary condemns far-left Democrat for quoting hymn addressed to Satan after primary loss to rival backed by the pro-Israel lobby group

09.08.2024 50

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Pro-Israel US conservatives concerned over isolationism, and antisemitism, on far right

At CUFI annual summit, Christian activists and their Jewish allies address right-wing Republicans who oppose laws defining Jew hatred and want to curb...

08.08.2024 20

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Israel-critical Democrat Cori Bush faces primary against pro-Israel rival Tuesday

Political action groups tied to AIPAC have spent at least $9 million on ads for Wesley Bell, who says he will fight to keep US supporting Jewish state

06.08.2024 20

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Pittsburgh synagogue vandalized with pro-Hamas graffiti

Inverted red triangle used by Hamas in propaganda videos showing attacks on Israelis painted alongside ‘Jews for Palestine’ on Squirrel...

30.07.2024 60

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In ad, Republican Jewish Coalition slams Kamala Harris for skipping Netanyahu speech

‘Kamala snubs Israel again,’ says RJC, in first ad against US VP since she started her presidential campaign; narrator mispronounces her...

26.07.2024 30

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Martin Indyk, blunt diplomat who kept trying for Israeli-Palestinian peace

Tireless two-time envoy to Israel was still excoriating Netanyahu last month; may be only US diplomat to have endured public anti-Jewish slurs from...

26.07.2024 30

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Congress relished PM’s speech, but the despair of many outside and inside intruded

Many Democrats boycott premier’s speech, sit down with captives’ relatives instead; Netanyahu met with protests upon arrival at Capitol...

25.07.2024 20

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Mark Kelly, potential Harris VP pick, has Jewish spouse with a striking story

Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords, who survived a 2011 assassination attempt, could become country’s second Jewish vice presidential spouse,...

24.07.2024 20

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Kamala Harris has long embraced Jewish ties, but critics take issue with Gaza stance

Democrat visited Israel in 2017, accompanied Jewish husband to Western Wall, has called attention to Hamas atrocities, but has also shown sympathy for...

23.07.2024 10

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Biden withdrawal is end of an era of Democrat US presidents with deep Israel commitment

Throughout his political career, the president has considered himself a Zionist and expressed unwavering support for Israel, no longer mainstream...

22.07.2024 100

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Plaudits and protests: What to expect when Netanyahu addresses the US Congress

Speaker Johnson pledged greater security to arrest disruptors, as bipartisan support for the war in Gaza has crumbled; some Democrats will boycott,...

20.07.2024 20

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Republican Jewish Coalition CEO gives first-ever GOP convention speech

Matt Brooks says Trump will bring back ‘law and order’ necessary to combat post-Oct. 7 antisemitism, as party woos Jews uneasy with...

17.07.2024 20

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US Jewish lawmakers, leaders condemn suspected attempt to assassinate Trump

Chuck Shumer says political violence has no place; Jewish former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who survived an attempt on her life, declares...

14.07.2024 20

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After Oct. 7, mass doxxing has Australian Jews wondering what happened to their country

Months after hundreds of Jewish creatives were publicly named, shamed and threatened for supporting Israel, they continue to see the fallout in what...

14.07.2024 40

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‘A manifesto on replacement theory’: GOP mass deportation plan alarms Jewish groups

A number of organizations say policy appears steeped in theory which has antisemitic overtones, vow to challenge it: ‘We understand precisely...

12.07.2024 10

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Trudeau appoints new adviser on Canadian Jewish community and antisemitism

MP Housefather designated for new role following series of violent attacks on Jewish institutions and after PM’s party lost an election in...

09.07.2024 60

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Hostage posters ripped off wall outside Congressman Brad Schneider’s office

Act comes a week after Schneider’s house was picketed; he blasts ‘vile act of hate’

06.07.2024 40

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Good for the Jews? Here are the candidates who could replace Biden on the ticket

While the US president is still insistent he will run, discussion is underway about other possible Democratic nominees after debate debacle. Here are...

04.07.2024 40

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RJC-backed challenger wins Virginia primary against incumbent who opposed Israel aid

John McGuire defeats Bob Good, who heads far-right US House faction, by margin of 374 votes; latter says he’ll seek recount

03.07.2024 30

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Next up, Cori Bush: After Jamaal Bowman’s defeat, pro-Israel donors pivot to Missouri

An AIPAC-led campaign has set its sights on deposing the St. Louis congresswoman, another member of the far-left ‘Squad’ up for...

03.07.2024 20

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Poll: Over 1 in 10 US Jews feel mistreated, 60% uncomfortable being openly Jewish

Gallup surveys verify feelings of insecurity experienced by many American Jews, including rising number who believe antisemitism to be ‘very...

01.07.2024 10

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Who are Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, the Jewish moderators of the Biden-Trump debate?

The two CNN anchors, who co-host the channel’s ‘State of the Union’ segment, often include their Judaism in their reporting

27.06.2024 10

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From antisemitism to Israel: The Jewish topics to watch for in the Biden-Trump debate

Trump will likely attack moderators and challenge Biden’s handling of Gaza war, while both candidates will face questions on antisemitism amid...

27.06.2024 30

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New York primary emerges as a litmus test of Israel’s role in the Democratic party

Centrist George Latimer’s challenge to incumbent and outspoken Israel critic Jamaal Bowman attracts criticism from progressives over big money...

22.06.2024 40

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Eugene Vindman, who featured in Trump’s first impeachment, wins Virginia primary

Ex-official with Jewish Ukrainian roots to represent Democrats in competitive race for US House seat; pro-Israel challenger slightly ahead in another...

20.06.2024 40

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In tight Virginia primary between hardline candidates, Republican Jews focus on Israel

John McGuire and Bob Good both seen as radical by Republican Jewish Coalition, but Good’s rallying against Israel aid is helping his challenger...

18.06.2024 20

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Republican Jewish group rushes to Trump’s defense after historic conviction

Former US president points fresh blame at Jewish billionaire philanthropist George Soros for hush money verdict, drawing accusation of fanning...

31.05.2024 50

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Travelers to Israel will soon need to apply in advance for travel authorization

ETA system to be launched for tourists from visa-exempt countries, including US; gradual pilot program to kick off Saturday, before going into full...

30.05.2024 20

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This Jewish Gen-Zer wants to be the next progressive pro-Israel US congressman

Joe Vogel, who identifies as Jewish, LGBTQ and Latino, is notable on the national scene, even aside from his young age, while his coreligionists laud...

26.05.2024 60

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60 diverse US Jewish groups back proposed national coordinator of antisemitism fight

In rare show of unity, organizations from across the religious and political spectrum express support for House bill to create czar who will lead...

23.05.2024 50

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Letters by Jewish Rutgers students, faculty decry campus’s anti-Israel environment

Separate letters with hundreds of signatures come day ahead of university president Jonathan Holloway’s congressional hearing on campus...

22.05.2024 40

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J Street-backed candidate beats AIPAC donor in Maryland Democratic Senate primary

County executive Angela Alsobrooks to face Larry Hogan for seat after defeating congressman David Trone, who spent at least $62 million of his...

16.05.2024 80

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After freezing arms transfers, Biden suffers backlash from pro-Israel community in US

Jewish organizations, politicians criticize president for withholding shipment of bombs to Israel that administration does not want used against...

10.05.2024 90

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Longtime Israel critic loses Indiana Republican House primary

Republican Jewish Coalition and AIPAC had mounted campaign against John Hostettler who was soundly beaten by RJC’s favored candidate Mark...

09.05.2024 40

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5 US Jewish orgs boycott education secretary call over presence of progressive groups

Cardona makes antisemitism presentation twice after Jewish Federations of North America, ADL, Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish...

04.05.2024 70

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Elon Musk says he will reinstate X account of antisemite Nick Fuentes

Owner of social media platform says reinstatement in line with his commitment to free speech, however unpalatable, though he does expect to lose...

04.05.2024 80

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Taylor Greene: Antisemitism bill rejects ‘Gospel’ that Jews handed Jesus to executioners

Far-right lawmaker claims billed passed by House could lead to conviction of Christians; Rep. Matt Gaetz: ‘Gospel itself would meet definition...

02.05.2024 80

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Mideast takes notice as US campuses erupt over Gaza, capturing media attention

Nonstop coverage of Israel-Hamas war pauses as networks gaze at violence and drama surronding student protests, with US arch-foe Iran also airing live...

02.05.2024 60

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US House advances bill to codify contentious and popular antisemitism definition

Antisemitism Awareness Act mandates gov’t civil rights offices to adopt IHRA, which is endorsed around the world, even as critics say it chills...

02.05.2024 100

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Bipartisan bill lets US government compel universities to accept antisemitism monitors

The COLUMBIA (College Oversight and Legal Updates Mandating Bias Investigations and Accountability) Act seeks to withdraw federal funding for colleges...

27.04.2024 30

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Police arrest 7 rabbis, activists trying to deliver food into to Gaza

Members of the protest say they didn’t expect to succeed, but they wanted to highlight the needs of Palestinians in Gaza; Author Ayelet Waldman...

27.04.2024 70

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US Senate ends impeachment of Jewish Homeland Security chief Alejandro Mayorkas

Vote along party lines puts kibosh on House’s charges that Mayorkas failed to address Mexico border crisis; Jewish groups: Allegations recall...

20.04.2024 30

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South Africa Jewish leader: President used meeting on antisemitism to attack Israel

South African Jewish Board of Deputies requested talks with Ramaphosa to discuss rising Jew hatred, but Wendy Kahn says he instead went on about...

20.04.2024 80

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Poll: Months into Gaza war, most US Jews feel close to Israel — not its government

72% of Jewish respondents say Israel makes them proud, while nearly two thirds find it hard to support Israeli government’s actions; 28% of all...

19.04.2024 40

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Son of prominent DC-area rabbi arrested for shoving anti-Israel protesters

CAIR demands ‘hate crime’ investigation against Ezra Weinblatt for incident outside Israeli embassy in Washington; Weinblatt calls...

19.04.2024 30

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FBI director says probes of anti-Jewish hate crimes tripled in months after Oct. 7

In call with Jewish leaders and security officials, Christopher Wray says threat against Jews has ‘elevated’ since Hamas onslaught, warns...

18.04.2024 20

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