International

‘Spit on you and your honor’ for caring about Israeli victims

The phenomenon of Arab, particularly Palestinian, public figures refusing to condemn terror attacks against Israelis is nothing new, but the experiences of those who do speak out suggests that the problem runs far deeper than just politicians. Ynet notes that a number of Arab journalists faced strong backlash for merely saying that shooting innocent civilians […]

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Middle East

Bill: Jailed get-refusers to be banned from studying Torah

The Ministerial Legislative Committee – that which determines whether the government will support or reject new legislation – has approved a bill designed to help “chained” women: If the recalcitrant husband is jailed for not giving a get (religious divorce), he will be prohibited from being served kosher l’mehadrin food, he will not be incarcerated

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Jewish History, Middle East

Jeremi Suri: Targeting Muslims diverts attention and creates more terrorists

Terrorism on American soil is not new. Nor are crimes of hate. Since at least the 19th Century, politically motivated citizens have used violence to kill for a purpose. What makes the horrible massacre in Orlando stand out is its connection to a more recent phenomenon: the murder of large numbers by a single attacker.

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International, USA

Hillary Clinton: In wake of Orlando, stand with LGBT Americans, and do not demonize Muslims

By Hillary Clinton On Sunday, Americans woke up to a nightmare: Another act of terrorism in a place no one expected it, a man with a gun in his hands and hate in his heart, apparently consumed by rage against LGBT Americans — and, by extension, against the openness and diversity that define our way

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USA

Politics Don’t Stop After Orlando

Politicians called for national unity Monday, a day after 49 people were killed at a gay nightclub by an attacker in Orlando, Florida, the worst mass shooting in the country’s history. “Today is not a day for politics,” presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton declared in a speech in Cleveland Monday afternoon. “This is a

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USA