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Apr 23

After the Yale University police arrested 60 pro-Palestinian demonstrators — 47 of them students — who had pitched a weekend-long encampment on a plaza at the ... Show more

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300+ Arrested Outside Schumer's Home During Jewish-Led Seder Against Gaza Genocide

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Insider (news website)

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Apr 22

The pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University, explained: Protests continued for a sixth day at Columbia over the Israel-Hamas war as the school canceled ...

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Apr 23

LIVE: ‘Stop arming Israel’ Passover protest held in Brooklyn Jewish Voice for Peace holds a “seder in the street” before a protest outside Senator Chuck ... Show more #Reuters #live #news #IsraelHamaswar #Gaza #Passover #Brooklyn #NYC www.reuters.com/

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Apr 24

At Brooklyn Seder Protest, Jewish New Yorkers Target Schumer Over Aid: Pro-Palestinian Jewish groups rallied near Chuck Schumer’s home on the second night of ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/23/nyregion/schumer-seder-protest-brooklyn.html

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Apr 20

The New McCarthyism: Congress Grills Columbia Univ. President Amid Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Speech

democracynow.org/2024/4/18/columbia_university_israel_palestine

Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism

Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.

Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.

University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.

The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.

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Apr 22

Columbia Faculty Walk Out Over Student Suspensions, Arrests for Gaza Protests: While expressing gratitude for solidarity actions, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar—whose ...

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Apr 22

Columbia University protests draw bipartisan rebukes from D.C. over alleged antisemitism

axios.com/2024/04/22/columbia-protests-draw-bipartisan-rebukes-from-washington

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The goal of the campus Jew-haters: To render Israel indefensible, in both senses of the word

timesofisrael.com/the-goal-of-the-campus-jew-haters-to-render-israel-indefensible-in-both-senses-of-the-word/

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Seder in the Streets: Hundreds Arrested in Brooklyn Protesting U.S. Arming of Israel

democracynow.org/2024/4/24/headlines/seder_in_the_streets_hundreds_arrested_in_brooklyn_protesting_us_arming_of_israel

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Apr 21

Rabbi associated with Columbia University recommends Jewish students ‘return home’ amid tense protests on campus

cnn.com/2024/04/21/us/columbia-university-jewish-students-protests/

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Apr 20

Jewish students at Columbia express feeling discomfort, isolation after campus chaos

timesofisrael.com/jewish-students-at-columbia-express-feeling-discomfort-isolation-after-campus-chaos/

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Apr 24

Live updates: College campus protests continue after arrests at Columbia, Yale and NYU

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Quick Glance: Spread of Anti-War Protests at U.S. Universities

University of Minnesota student sets up protest camp following arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.

Pro-Palestinian protests sweep campuses nationwide, demanding universities cut ties with Israel.

Arrest of over 100 student protesters at Columbia University sparks solidarity protests at other colleges.

Student anti-war protests spread across the country, from Yale to University of California, demanding divestment from Israel.

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Apr 24

Lapid says US must act against campus antisemitism; anti-Israel protest ‘seders’ held

timesofisrael.com/lapid-says-us-must-act-against-campus-antisemitism-anti-israel-protest-seders-held/

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Apr 20

Why They Hate Us: Anti-Zionism in the Jewish Community: Foundational beliefs about Israel are not actually being threatened by anti-Zionist Jews—the beliefs are ...

commondreams.org/opinion/anti-zionism-in-jewish-community

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The Stranger (newspaper)

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Senator Patty Murray Won't Stop Sending Billions of Taxpayer Dollars to Israel: On Tuesday, over two hundred of Senator Murray’s Jewish constituents and ...

thestranger.com/guest-editorial/2024/04/24/79483068/why-we-held-seder-in-the-streets-this-year

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Apr 17

Latinos have Jewish allies in the fight for a Gaza cease-fire: Plenty of Jews support Palestinians, so it's wrong to say there's a schism between Latinos and ...

latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2024-04-17/latinos-have-jewish-allies-in-the-fight-for-a-gaza-cease-fire

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Apr 12

An Urgent Call to Congress: Cease-Fire Now and Avoid a Wider War: In a grassroots effort, about 450 individuals from 50 organizations are participating in lobby ...

commondreams.org/opinion/congress-cease-fire-now

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Apr 24

On second night of Passover, protesters in Seattle demand cease-fire: The demonstration was led by the Seattle chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace and was timed to ...

seattletimes.com/seattle-news/on-second-night-of-passover-protesters-in-seattle-demand-cease-fire/

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Apr 20

‘I’m ready to leave this campus’: Jewish students at Columbia react to tidal wave of antisemitism

jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-797977

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Apr 11

10 emerging writers each receive $50,000 Whiting Awards: Fiction writer and National Book Award finalist Aaliyah Bilal is among 10 winners of the Whiting Award ...

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Tom Cotton’s Bloodthirsty Call to Arms Against Protesters: There are no illusions left about what the senator really wants.

slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/tom-cotton-columbia-israel-gaza-protests-national-guard.html

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PBS

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Apr 15

Multiple authors turn down PEN America recognition, citing its stance on war in Gaza

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Apr 22

Passover during war: Why is this Seder different from all other Seders?: Family discord over Oct. 7 portends an unsettling 2024 celebration of freedom this ...

jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-797719

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Apr 23

What lessons can we learn from the Haggadah this Passover?: I believe there are six important insights we can learn from the Haggadah about our current situation ...

jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-798080

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Apr 05

Youth Organizers Launch 'Protect Our Power' Campaign to Reelect the Squad

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Apr 09

J Street Searches for a Middle Path on Gaza: The center-left Jewish lobby group has lost some staff members and donors who worry the organization has not been ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/08/us/j-street-lobby-israel-gaza.html

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Apr 08

Rep. Jerrold Nadler Booed at Hostage Rally for Backing Humanitarian Aid to Gaza: Some began chanting “Shame!” at the congressman.

thedailybeast.com/rep-jerrold-nadler-booed-at-hostage-rally-for-backing-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza

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Apr 09

Inside the Pro-Palestine Movement Bird-Dogging Biden Everywhere He Goes: These activists turned Joe Biden’s New York City ritzy fundraiser with Obama and Clinton ...

rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/biden-gaza-protest-fundraiser-obama-clinton-2024-1235000834/

Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach

President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.

The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.

Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.

Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.

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Freedom of speech 'under assault' at Palestine protests in US universities: 'Most of the people who were with me in my jail cell were Jewish,' arrested Columbia ...

thenationalnews.com/news/us/2024/04/24/freedom-of-speech-under-assault-at-palestine-protests-in-us-universities/

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The Boston Globe

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Apr 21

Passover stirs reflection, anxiety among Mass. Jews: Some Jews across Massachusetts worry this year’s celebration may be marred by a war in the Middle East that ...

bostonglobe.com/2024/04/21/metro/passover-jewish-community-israel-hamas-war/

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ekathimerini.com Apr 24

A night different from others as campus protests break for Seder: On the first night of Passover, the singsong of the Four Questions echoed from Jewish homes and ...

ekathimerini.com/nytimes/1237133/a-night-different-from-others-as-campus-protests-break-for-seder/

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New Statesman

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Apr 17

Why I was banned from Germany: As I write these lines, I am banned not only from stepping on German soil but, remarkably, also from connecting via video link to ...

newstatesman.com/diary/2024/04/cancelled-germany-yanis-varoufakis-israel-palestine

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The Kansas City Star

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Apr 17

In KC, second gentleman Doug Emhoff calls U.S. support of Israel’s security ‘ironclad’

kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287730745.html

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Apr 13

Inside Columbia’s campus wars: In a classroom tucked away in Fayerweather Hall on Columbia University’s campus in New York City, two students seated side-by-side ...

newstatesman.com/the-weekend-report/2024/04/inside-columbia-campus-wars-palestine-israel-freedom-speech

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The Guardian

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Mar 20

‘Honest and brave’: progressive Jewish figures defend Jonathan Glazer speech: Jewish Voice for Peace and the Auschwitz Memorial among those defending Oscar ...

theguardian.com/film/2024/mar/20/jonathan-glazer-speech-jewish-groups-defense

Quick Glance: Defending Jonathan Glazer: Honesty and Bravery

Progressive Jewish figures support Jonathan Glazer, hailing his words as 'honest and brave'.

Despite backlash, Glazer's Oscar speech denying his 'Jewishness and the Holocaust' received both condemnation and defense.

The Auschwitz Memorial and progressive Jewish groups defended Glazer, emphasizing his moral warning against dehumanization.

While criticized, Glazer was praised for shedding light on Gaza atrocities and urging reflection on present-day issues.

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Mar 22

Tony Kushner Agrees With Jonathan Glazer: ‘Looks A Lot Like Ethnic Cleansing To Me’

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Apr 02

Ken Loach speaks out in support of Jonathan Glazer’s ‘occupation’ Oscar speech: The acclaimed British director said Glazer had ‘understood the possible ...

theguardian.com/film/2024/apr/02/ken-loach-speaks-out-in-support-of-jonathan-glazers-occupation-oscar-speech

Quick Glance: Ken Loach Supports Jonathan Glazer's Controversial Oscar Speech

Veteran British director Ken Loach has expressed his support for Jonathan Glazer over his controversial Oscar acceptance speech for The Zone of Interest.

Glazer's speech, where he rejected his 'Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked by an occupation which has led to conflict for so many innocent people', received condemnation and praise from various sides of the Gaza war debate.

Loach praised Glazer for the diversity of support he received, emphasizing that not all Jewish people support what Israel is doing.

Loach also mentioned his own protest during the Bafta film awards in February against the Gaza conflict and revealed that his recently released drama about refugees is most likely his final film.

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Mar 29

AIPAC-Funded Challenger to Jamaal Bowman Has a Very Narrow Definition of Genocide

commondreams.org/news/jamaal-bowman

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Mar 28

Jewish Democrats group endorses primary challengers to Squad members Bowman and Bush

axios.com/2024/03/28/squad-primary-challengers-backed-by-jewish-democrats-group

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Mar 22

‘Damaging Role of AIPAC’ – Jewish Americans Slam Lobby Group’s Election Influence

palestinechronicle.com/damaging-role-of-aipac-jewish-americans-slam-lobby-groups-election-influence/

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Mar 12

Jewish Progressives Stage Sit-In at Hakeem Jeffries' Office to Protest AIPAC Influence

commondreams.org/news/hakeem-jeffries-aipac

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Mar 22

Opinion | The Great Rupture in American Jewish Life: What happens when liberalism and Zionism can no longer be reconciled?

nytimes.com/2024/03/22/opinion/israel-american-jews-zionism.html

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Mar 13

Rabbis for Palestinian Rights Counter 'Warmongering' AIPAC in DC: "We refuse to be bystanders as the Israeli government wages a genocidal campaign in our ...

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Mar 19

“The conversation has always been incredibly biased towards Israel but that is changing. We are making these cracks” Esther Farmer ... Show more

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Mar 12

Columbia Sued Over 'Retaliatory' Suspension of Pro-Palestine Student Groups: "Universities should be havens for robust debate, discussion ...

commondreams.org/news/columbia-suspension

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Mar 10

College Antidiscrimination Suits Over Anti-Israel Speech Aren't Designed to Win But to Intimidate

commondreams.org/opinion/college-antisemitism-lawsuits

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Feb 27

On Monday, hundreds of Jewish American activists and allies descended on 30 Rockefeller Center, headquarters of NBC, to disrupt President Biden's appearance on ... Show more

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Mar 21

Jewish groups defend Oscar-winning The Zone Of Interest director Jonathan Glazer who criticised Israel's Gaza offensive during speech

news.sky.com/story/jewish-groups-defend-oscar-winning-the-zone-of-interest-director-jonathan-glazer-who-criticised-israels-gaza-offensive-during-speech-13098875

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Feb 28

Euphoria’s Hunter Schafer Arrested at Pro-Palestine Protest: ‘Euphoria’ actress Hunter Schafer participated in a pro-Palestine protest with Jewish Voice for ...

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Quick Glance: 'Euphoria' Star Hunter Schafer Arrested at Gaza Cease-Fire Rally in New York City

Hunter Schafer, known for 'Euphoria' and 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes', was arrested at a demonstration for a cease-fire in Gaza in New York City.

The rally took place outside 30 Rockefeller Center, where President Joe Biden was scheduled to appear at 'Late Night With Seth Meyers'. The organization Jewish Voice for Peace confirmed that the 25-year-old 'Euphoria' star was among those arrested.

A police spokesperson confirmed a total of 33 arrests at the protest. Representatives for Schafer did not respond to TheWrap's request for comment.

In a video, Schafer can be seen as part of a group chanting, 'No more weapons, no more war, cease-fires are worth fighting for.'

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Mar 09

Israeli professor who’s slammed campus antisemitism says Columbia investigating him

timesofisrael.com/israeli-professor-whos-slammed-campus-antisemitism-says-columbia-investigating-him/

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Mar 08

30+ Arrested in Chicago Protest Demanding Gaza Cease-Fire: "We can't go on acting as if the genocide isn't happening," said one demonstrator who ...

commondreams.org/news/chicago-gaza-protest

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Mar 05

Inaugural Columbia task force report confirms Jewish students’ claims of antisemitism

timesofisrael.com/inaugural-columbia-task-force-report-confirms-claims-of-antisemitism-by-jewish-students/

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Mar 06

“I think it is more honest and historically correct to say that the uprising of October 7 was an act of armed resistance." Judith Butler ... Show more

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Mar 10

Pro-Palestinian Protest Blocks Traffic Near Academy Awards Venue: Traffic was blocked as about one thousand people gathered to protest in support of Palestine.

newsweek.com/pro-palestinian-protest-blocks-traffic-near-academy-awards-venue-1877705

Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Protest Disrupts Traffic Near Oscars Venue

Around one thousand individuals gathered to protest in Hollywood in support of Palestine, leading to traffic disruptions.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators obstructed traffic near the location of the 96th Academy Awards.

The protesters proceeded towards the Dolby Theatre to impede traffic during the Oscars.

Expressing concerns about the state in Rafah, the protesters urged for an end to violence as attendees arrived for the awards ceremony.

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Mar 07

How Oct. 7 is forcing Jews to reckon with Israel: Many progressive Jews outside Israel may turn toward a Jewishness that is more personal ...

washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/03/05/noah-feldman-jews-israel-progressive-justice-theology-politics/

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Feb 27

50 Arrested in Jewish-Led Protest of Gaza Genocide at Biden TV Taping: "The president needs to start answering to the American people—not the far-right ...

commondreams.org/news/50-arrested-in-jewish-led-protest-of-gaza-genocide-at-biden-tv-taping

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Mar 07

Governor Green, Genocide Is Not Aloha: Fifteen organizations and more than 2,600 people are demanding an end to Hawaii’s “Strategic Partnership” with Israel.

commondreams.org/opinion/genocide-is-not-aloha

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Mar 04

Jewish Voice for Peace is determined to see a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to US funding for Israel, continuing to use mass protests as well as personal calls ... Show more

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Feb 23

“Zionism Misrepresents Judaism”: Jewish American Activists Protest AIPAC, NY Politicians

democracynow.org/2024/2/23/headlines/zionism_misrepresents_judaism_jewish_american_activists_protest_aipac_ny_politicians

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Mar 04

Point: Time for U.S. Jews to rethink their Democratic loyalties | Commentary: Most American Jews today are liberal Democrats clinging to a partisan affiliation ...

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Mar 12

Hundreds of Palestine supporters protest Israeli real estate event at New Jersey synagogue

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Mar 09

Indiana lawmakers in standoff on antisemitism bill following changes sought by critics of Israel

chicagotribune.com/2024/03/08/indiana-lawmakers-in-standoff-on-antisemitism-bill-following-changes-sought-by-critics-of-israel/

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Forbes

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Mar 12

Columbia University Sued For Suspending Two Pro-Palestinian Student Groups Last Fall

forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2024/03/12/columbia-university-sued-for-suspending-two-pro-palestinian-student-groups-last-fall/

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Feb 19

Anti-Zionist Jews are fringe voices – it’s time we ignore them: Since the Soviet Union, the Arab League boycott, and the Iranian Revolution ...

jpost.com/opinion/article-787566

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Feb 29

‘Euphoria’ Star Hunter Schafer Taken Into Police Custody After Pro-Palestine Protest

rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/hunter-schafer-pro-palestine-protest-police-custody-1234977234/

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Apr 04

Mayor Justin Bibb declines to sign City Council resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza

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Mar 12

US literary magazine retracts Israeli writer’s coexistence essay amid mass resignations

timesofisrael.com/us-literary-magazine-retracts-israeli-writers-coexistence-essay-amid-mass-resignations/

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Feb 22

Jewish students sue Columbia University over 'severe and pervasive' antisemitism: Five Jewish students sued Columbia University for allowing rampant antisemitism ...

nypost.com/2024/02/21/us-news/jewish-students-sue-columbia-over-severe-and-pervasive-antisemitism/

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Mar 31

U.S. teachers' union hosts speaker who waxed lyrical about Oct 7: MTA welcomes author of agitprop extolling the 'courage of those who... sailed by boat to return ...

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Mar 28

Germany’s Holocaust dilemma: ‘In 2024, Jewish money is once again being confiscated by a German bank’. This is a headline that makes for uncomfortable reading in ...

spectator.co.uk/article/germanys-holocaust-dilemma/

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Mar 25

#DHSpeakOut | March 25, 2024 #KirenRijiju

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The Times of Israel

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Feb 16

Two Matisyahu concerts canceled amid outcry from pro-Palestinian protesters: Jewish singer, who has been vocal in his support for Israel since beginning of war ...

timesofisrael.com/two-matisyahu-concerts-canceled-amid-outcry-from-pro-palestinian-protesters/

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The Hollywood Reporter

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Mar 24

Tony Kushner has come out in support of Jonathan Glazer's controversial Oscars acceptance speech

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Common Dreams

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Feb 15

Peace Group Urges Biden to Prevent 'Catastrophic' Israeli Assault on Rafah: "The Biden administration must use every tool at their disposal to stop it from ...

commondreams.org/news/rafah-invasion-2667290725

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Mar 21

Massachusetts teachers union faces heat for anti-racism program with ‘antisemitic and anti-Israel falsehoods’

bostonherald.com/2024/03/21/massachusetts-teachers-union-faces-heat-for-anti-racism-program-with-antisemitic-and-anti-israel-falsehoods/

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Mar 19

"Calling for ceasefire in Gaza is how I'm honouring my dad, a Holocaust survivor." Read the viewpoint here - - > www.vogue.co.uk/article/rabbi-gaza-op-ed

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Jonathan Glazer Oscar Speech on Israel Hamas War Causes Backlash: 'Zone of Interest' director Jonathan Glazer used his Oscar speech to weigh in on the ...

variety.com/2024/film/awards/zone-of-interest-director-jonathan-glazer-oscar-speech-israel-hamas-war-gaza-controversy-1235940637/