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Annexation endangers Israel’s security, democracy, write Democratic senators

Nearly 20 Democratic senators have signed a letter cautioning about Israel extending sovereignty over parts…

adminMay 21, 2020

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Cruz calls for DOJ probe into de Blasio closing unapproved opening of yeshivah

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Tuesday called for the U.S. Justice Department to investigate New…

adminMay 21, 2020

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GWU censures BDS, but defends appointment of BDS-supporter as interim dean

George Washington University released a statement on Monday disapproving the anti-Israel BDS movement, while also defending the appointment earlier…

adminMay 21, 2020

Antisemitism

Jewish community, foreign officials reject image of Nazi supporter on new banknote

Argentina’s Jewish community was shocked to find that the country decided to print a new…

adminMay 21, 2020

Israel

Bennett: Iran beginning to withdraw from Syria

Israel’s outgoing defense minister, Naftali Bannett, said on Monday that Iran is starting to remove…

adminMay 20, 2020

Israel

Aliyah increases in midst of coronavirus pandemic

The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem is currently supporting the Jewish Agency for Israel and Keren…

adminMay 20, 2020

IsraelPolitics

Bipartisan congressional letter warns against pulling US troops out of Sinai

 bipartisan group of members of Congress sent a letter last week to U.S. Secretary of State Mike…

adminMay 20, 2020

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Olive trees planted in Israel honor the memory of shooting victim Lori Kaye

A total of 25 olive trees were planted at a ceremony in southern Israel to…

adminMay 20, 2020

Israel

Report: Porsche to incorporate Israeli AI tech in future vehicles

High-end German carmaker Porsche is going to incorporate technology from Haifa-based startup Tactile Mobility in…

adminMay 20, 2020

Antisemitism

Jewish group calls on Toronto mosque to denounce anti-Semitic ‘prayers’

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center (FSWC) on Tuesday called on a Toronto-area mosque to publicly…

adminMay 20, 2020

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Israel reopens synagogues, beaches as coronavirus restrictions loosen further

Israel reopened its beaches and synagogues on Wednesday, following two months of lockdown to prevent…

adminMay 20, 2020

Israel

Ashkenazi: Trump peace plan a ‘historic opportunity’ for Israel

Newly appointed Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi called U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mideast peace plan…

adminMay 18, 2020

Antisemitism

Alaska state lawmaker apologizes for comparing sticker to Star of David

An Alaska state lawmaker has apologized after comparing a requirement to wear a health-screening sticker…

adminMay 18, 2020

IsraelPolitics

Israel’s new unity government sworn in, ending political crisis

Israel’s new government was sworn in on Sunday, bringing an end to more than a…

adminMay 17, 2020

BDSPolitics

Missouri passes anti-BDS bill, expected to become law

 The Missouri state legislature passed a bill on Thursday to prohibit the state contracting with…

adminMay 15, 2020

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Israel leads UN innovation conference on global response to coronavirus

Israel is leading a U.N. innovation conference focused on developing technological tools to combat the…

adminMay 15, 2020

IsraelPolitics

Congress members write Pompeo, urging action against anti-Israel bias at ICC

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate sent similar letters on Wednesday…

adminMay 14, 2020

Israel

Netanyahu officially announces formation of new government

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially announced on Wednesday evening that he had succeeded in…

adminMay 14, 2020

HolocaustPolitics

Never Again Education Act passes Senate, goes to Trump for expected signature

The U.S. Senate passed the Never Again Education Act, which seeks to expand Holocaust education…

adminMay 14, 2020

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Facebook names ex-member of Muslim Brotherhood-linked party to new board

Among the first 20 members Facebook announced last week to its new and independent oversight board is…

adminMay 13, 2020