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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Appoints Mohammad Mustafa as New PM

Published by ANI News Ramallah [Palestine], March 15 (ANI): Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appointed economist and former senior government official, Mohammad Mustafa, as the new Prime Minister, his office said, according to a report in The Times of Israel. The decision is seen as part of an effort by Mahmoud Abbas to reform Palestine, creating […]

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Israel, Middle East, Nordot

US House easily passes TikTok ban bill as eyes turn to Senate

Published by AFP Washington (AFP) – The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill on Wednesday that would force TikTok to divest from its Chinese owner or be banned from the United States. The legislation is a major setback for the video-sharing app, which has surged in popularity across the world while causing nervousness

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International, Nordot, Technology, USA

University Of Pennsylvania Staffers, Pro-Palestinian Group Sue To Stop Release Of Docs In Antisemitism Probe

Published by Tampa Free Press Two staffers and a campus-based pro-Palestinian group recently sued the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) in an effort to stop the transfer of documents related to a congressional investigation into antisemitism at the ivy league school. The House Education Committee opened an investigation into antisemitism on UPenn’s campus following a Dec.

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Antisemitism, Nordot, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

At Pita 22 It’s about Good Homemade Food Not Politics 

It’s a cute, little fast-casual restaurant that does a brisk lunch hour.  Owner Avi Gerassi prides himself on making everything they can in house.  That includes all the salads and spreads, the pita and even the challah that they use for the weekend French toast. The menu features Israeli comfort food- shawarma, kabobs, falafel, pita, humus, etcetera.  [Sandi Masori]

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Israel, Middle East, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA

NYPD Group Slams Biden’s Judicial Nominee, Alleges Ties With Organizations ‘Recharacterizing 9/11’

Published by Benzinga A New York Police Department association has publicly denounced President Joe Biden‘s judicial nominee, Adeel Abdullah Mangi, for his alleged extremist affiliations, just as the Senate prepares to cast its votes. What Happened: A New York Police Department association has vehemently criticized President Biden’s choice for a federal appeals court judge, citing

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Nordot, USA

UN agency says Rafah aid centre hit by Israel, killing staff member

Published by DPA The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said one staff member was killed and 22 others injured when Israeli forces hit a food distribution centre in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip. The Hamas-run Health Ministry in the Palestinian territory said that five people in total were killed in the Israeli strike

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International, Israel, Nordot

Chelmites, as Usual, are Foolish, But in This Tale, Their Children are Smarter

Stories of the “wise people of Chelm” abound in Jewish literature.  Chelmites always jump to the wrong conclusions and their attempts to solve perceived problems often compete in silliness. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire

War in Israel: Hamas militants agree to modified US ceasefire proposal

Published by RBC-Ukraine A Hamas representative stated on Tuesday that the group has accepted a modified version of the American proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, reports Alarabiya News. Hamas representatives are set to travel to the Egyptian capital, Cairo, in the coming days to discuss final details and implementation of the agreement. The White

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Israel, Middle East, Nordot, USA

US intelligence report raises concerns over Netanyahu’s political “viability” as leader of Israel

Published by ANI News Washington, DC [US], March 12 (ANI): US intelligence community has highlighted concerns over the political future of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, indicating that his “viability as a leader” is “in jeopardy,” CNN reported. The annual report from the US intelligence community, presented to Congress, suggests that “distrust of Netanyahu’s ability

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Israel, Nordot, Travel and Food, USA

R.I.P. Eric Carmen: Raspberries Frontman and ‘All by Myself’ Singer Dead at 74

Published by Q Magazine Singer-songwriter Eric Carmen, best known as the frontman for power pop band the Raspberries, as well as the singer of the 1975 hit “All by Myself,” died over the past weekend, his family revealed on March 11. He was 74 years old. Carmen’s family shared the news on the singer’s website,

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Jewish Celebrities, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Nordot, Obituaries & memorials, USA

There is a lot to learn from Bulgaria’s no-nonsense approach to antisemitism

Published by Euronews (English) In recent years, the issue of antisemitism has been taken more seriously around the world, especially as hate against Jews keeps rising. The adoption of national plans to combat antisemitism and the appointment of special envoys for monitoring and combating antisemitism have displayed an increased sincerity on the part of leaders

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Antisemitism, International, Nordot

OpEd: Concerned about the People of Gaza? Blame Hamas!

Actually, the more food, fuel, and water sent into Gaza, the more Hamas steals to enrich its supplies. Most of the shipments are commandeered by Hamas for itself, either to supply its supporters or to resell on the black market to the hungry citizens. This is not so much a problem of insufficient supply of goods, but a lack of enough money to buy food at vastly inflated Hamas/black market prices. [Steve Kramer]

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Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USA