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Israel ‘pulls out troops’ from southern Gaza amid negotiations with Hamas: Report

Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], April 8 (ANI): In a major development, the Israel military said it has withdrawn its ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip, including Khan Younis, Al Jazeera reported. “Today, Sunday April 7th, the IDF’s 98th commando division has concluded its mission in Khan Younis. The division left the […]

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Israel, Middle East, Nordot

Jewish Biography: Leon Trotsky, ‘The Red Prophet’

In 1926 Trotsky, who was engaged in an unequal struggle with Stalin in the Moscow party organization, encountered manifestations of antisemitism on the part of his Bolshevik comrades. In a letter to another Bolshevik leader, Nikolai Bukharin, he asks: “Is this possible? Is it possible that in our party, in the workers’ cells, here in Moscow, people resort to antisemitism with impunity? Is it possible?” [Alex Gordon]

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Alex Gordon, Antisemitism, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Jewish Federation’s CEO: ‘Lo Kol B’Seder’ in Israel

Today, I am writing from Sha’ar HaNegev, where just this morning a therapist told me that here, it is still October 7. I can hear Israeli artillery in the background. This morning brought news of four soldiers killed overnight in Gaza. Last night I attended a somber protest focused on the safe return of the hostages. This morning, I attended a meeting of the management team. The sheer number of daunting challenges they are reviewing is overwhelming. [Heidi Gantwerk]

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Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Israel’s President tells Rwandan President Jews know ‘All Too Well’ what genocide Is like

Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], April 7 (ANI/TPS): Israeli President Isaac Herzog is in Rwanda for the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide and met with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. Herzog called Kagame a “true friend of Israel” and presented him with a necklace bearing the “unequivocal demand” to bring

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International, Israel, Nordot

An Encouraging Walk in Balboa Park in Support of the Israeli Hostages in Gaza

It was important for me to participate because I’m Israeli and my nation is traumatized. It was important for me to participate because my global Jewish community is in tears. It was important for me to participate because my heart is broken and I’m trying hard to put it back together. It was important for me to participate because I needed to be near people who are experiencing the same. [Miriam Gershenson]

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Israel, Miriam Gershenson, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Picked This Restaurant for its Location; Will Return for its Food

I am constantly on the quest for dream-worthy food.  That is a dish which is so perfectly balanced in all the flavors that after having had it once, it calls to you and you crave it, perhaps even dream about it.  It goes beyond good food, to something that is other-worldly.  And, wow!, the baked pesto eggs is just such a dish.  [Sandi Masori]

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San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food

Unrest grips Jordan as Hamas leader’s words ignite protests

Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], April 6 (ANI/TPS): Tensions between Hamas and Jordan have soared in recent days, with officials in Amman suggesting that the Jordanian citizenship of the terror group’s leaders be revoked. Raising Amman’s ire was an incendiary speech by Hamas leader Khaled Masha’al. Speaking in Amman on March 27, Masha’al

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Israel, Middle East, Nordot

Tens of thousands demonstrate against Netanyahu’s government

Published by DPA Tens of thousands of people again took to the street of Israeli cities on Saturday evening to protest against the right-wing religious government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They called for a more serious effort to negotiate the release of hostages held by the militant group Hamas. This Sunday will be exactly

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Israel, Nordot

California Rep. Nancy Pelosi Joins House Dems’ Calls For Biden To Halt Weapons Shipments To Israel

Published by Tampa Free Press Democratic California Rep. Nancy Pelosi joined a group of Democratic lawmakers on Friday calling for President Joe Biden to halt weapons sales to Israel. Israel is currently carrying out a sweeping counteroffensive in Gaza against Hamas, the terrorist group responsible for killing over 1,200 people and kidnapping hundreds of others

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International, Israel, Nordot, USA

Surprise! In This Play, JDate Brings Non-Jews Together

There are some really funny moments, like when Diana tries to explain the math of the rebound formula to Marcy, which after some complicated mathematics seems to be “date the wrong guy for six months and then you will find the right one.”  Of course being a romantic comedy things don’t quite work out according to the formula.   [Sandi Masori]

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San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Nasrallah: Attack on Iranian embassy compound a ‘turning point’

Published by DPA International The leader of the Iran-backed Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, on Friday described the alleged Israeli attack on the Iranian embassy compound in Damascus earlier this week as a “turning point” with consequences. Nasrallah, during a rally to mark Jerusalem Day, said Hezbollah is not afraid of any war with

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Israel, Middle East, Nordot, USA

Former TX House speaker claims GOP megadonor said only Christians should be in leadership

Published by Raw Story (CA) Former Texas House Speaker Joe Straus said on Thursday that Midland oil magnate Tim Dunn, one of the state’s most powerful and influential GOP megadonors, once told him that only Christians should hold leadership positions in the lower chamber. Straus, a Republican who is Jewish, relayed the encounter in an

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Nordot, USA

Israeli army set to dismiss officers involved in Gaza aid convoy hit

Published by DPA International The Israeli military plans to remove two officers from their posts following the fatal attack on employees of the aid organization World Central Kitchen in the Gaza Strip. Chief of General Staff Herzi Halevi has decided to dismiss a responsible commander and the chief of staff of the responsible brigade, the

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International, Israel, Nordot