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Alabama, Georgia, 13 Other States Join Florida AG Ashley Moody In Anti-Israel BDS Probe

Published by Tampa Free Press Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading a multistate coalition of state attorneys general in probing whether MSCI, Inc., a large investment company, is embracing the boycott, divestment, and sanctions, or BDS, movement against Israel. At least 38 states in the U.S. have taken action to oppose the BDS movement. […]

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Israel, Nordot, USA

Jewish Congresswoman Slotkin Condemns Republican’s Suggestion that Gaza Should be Nuked

Published by Mirror By Jeremiah Hassel A troubling video clip circulating on social media appears to show a Republican member of the House of Representatives saying the US should nuke Gaza to “get it over quick” as he gave remarks during a town hall on the Israel-Hamas war. Now, the internet is blasting Rep. Tim

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Israel, Nordot, USA

Israeli’s Netanyahu to have hernia surgery under general anaesthetic

Published by DPA Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was scheduled to undergo surgery on Sunday evening, a day after he was diagnosed with a hernia during a routine examination. The operation is to be carried out under general anaesthetic, according to Netanyahu’s office. Justice Minister Yariv Levin, who is also deputy prime minister, is to

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Israel, Nordot, Science, Medicine, & Education

Stories about the Music Enhance Music Academy Concerts

In recent years Dr. Ron Regev, the head of the Academy’s piano department, has taken over at the head of the concerts, injecting his own personal touch of brilliance to the program. Apart from being a virtuoso pianist, Professor Regev is also an engaging and inspiring speaker, and to hear him talk about the music he and his colleagues are about to play is always enjoyable and uplifting. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]

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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Brian Grana Tells of His Great Loves: His Late Wife, His Children, and the United States Marine Corps

One of the units with the I-MEF is the Marine Logistics Group (MLG), which then-Major Brian T. Grana was a member of from 2006 to 2009. Later in his career, as a lieutenant colonel, Grana commanded a Squadron at MCAS Miramar. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, International, Middle East, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

UN chief condemns explosion in south Lebanon that injured 4 UN peacekeepers

Published by RBC-Ukraine UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns the explosion in southern Lebanon, which injured four peacekeepers of the organization. Lebanon has blamed Israel for the attack, but Tel Aviv rejects the accusations, according to The Times of Israel. The injured were hurt when a shell exploded near them. The UN Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO)

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International, Israel, Middle East, Nordot

Israel: Police arrest 16 protestors calling for Netanyahu’s resignation, hostage release

Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], March 31 (ANI): The Israeli police arrested 16 people in Tel Aviv who were holding large protests demanding the release of hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza and the removal of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, CNN reported. The police said in a statement on Friday that the protestors

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Israel, Nordot

The Gaza JLOTS Project: A Risky but Indispensable Mission

Published by The Moderate Voice Bob Hope-class MV Roy P. Benavidez, a large, medium speed roll-on, roll-off ship, departs Newport News, Virginia, on its way to Gaza in support of JLOTS. (U.S. Navy photo by Ryan Carter) The mission to establish a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza to deliver critical humanitarian assistance to

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Israel, Nordot, The Moderate Voice, USA

Debbie Friedman’s Songs to be Celebrated at LFJCC Program

Debbie attended a Jewish summer camp where, at sixteen, on a borrowed instrument, she learned to play the guitar.  Several years later, she began to compose her own songs. She was influenced by the music of folk song luminaries such as Judy Collins, Bob Dylan, Peter, Paul and Mary, and Joan Baez. [Eileen Wingard

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Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Evan Gershkovich: determined US reporter jailed in Russia

Published by AFP Moscow (AFP) – Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter who has spent a year behind bars in Russia, is awaiting a trial on espionage charges the White House says are fabricated but could still see him jailed for decades. The US-born son of Soviet emigres covered Russia for six years, including

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International, News Media, Nordot, USA

Outrage as photo of Hamas parading Shani Louk’s naked and mutilated body wins top award

Published by Mirror By Sean McPolin An image of a young woman’s naked and mutilated body being paraded by Hamas has won a top photo award – sparking outrage from many people online. The disturbing picture shows the half-naked corpse of Shani Louk, a German-Israeli dual citizen, being transported in the back of a van

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Israel, Middle East, News Media, Nordot, USA

Joe Biden and Barack Obama Fire Back at Protestors During $25M Fundraiser

Published by Radar Online President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama fired back at a group of protestors this week during a $25 million fundraiser with former President Bill Clinton in New York City, RadarOnline.com can report. The surprising incident unfolded on Thursday as Biden stood onstage at Radio City Music Hall with Obama

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Israel, Middle East, Nordot, USA