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US Senate rejects measure to force human rights report on Israel

Published by Reuters By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Senate rejected a resolution on Tuesday that would have frozen security aid to Israel unless the State Department produces a report within 30 days examining whether Israel committed human rights violations in its campaign against Hamas in Gaza. Seventy-two senators voted to set the resolution […]

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Israeli Families Appeal in La Jolla for Help to Release Hostages

Editor’s Note: Sandi Masori covered the appeal some members of Israeli families made Monday evening, Jan. 15, for the release of their relatives who were taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7.  Their appeal was made in interviews with San Diego media and at a panel discussion that followed at Congregation Adat Yeshurun. [SDJA staff]

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Our Shtetl San Diego County: Video Highlights Community’s Feb 4 Antisemitism Symposium

The Jewish Federation of San Diego and the regional chapter of the American Jewish Committee have released a video about the Feb. 4 “Standing Together” symposium on antisemitism that will bring AJC’s executive director, former Congressman Ted Deutch, and the former head of the national Anti-Defamation League, Abe Foxman, to San Diego.  [SDJW staff]

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Noah Schnapp Addresses Israel-Hamas Comments

Published by Radar Online Noah Schnapp says his “thoughts and beliefs” on the Israel-Hamas war “have been so far misconstrued” amid calls for him to be canceled, RadarOnline.comhas learned. Addressing the backlash, the Stranger Things star defended himself in a TikTok video on Monday evening. “I feel like my thoughts and beliefs have been so

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Norway, allies work on concept for Palestinian-chosen govt to attract funds

Published by Reuters UK By Victoria Waldersee DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) -A number of European states, “concerned” Arab countries and the United States are working on a concept for a unified Palestinian government that could attract reconstruction funds, Norway’s foreign minister said in an interview in Davos. “A number of countries are working with us… trying

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Palestinian attack on Christian Holy site raises concern

Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], January 16 (ANI/TPS): A Palestinian mob caused extensive damage to a Christian holy site in Shechem (Nablus) known as Jacob’s Well on Sunday night, the Tazpit Press Service has learned. Christian sources told TPS that Palestinians from the Balata refugee camp in Shechem armed with guns, firebombs and

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Israel Defence Forces says it fear for lives of two hostages after Hamas released video

Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], January 16 (ANI): Israel Defence Forces spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari has said that the military, several days ago, informed the families of two hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip that it fears for their lives, based on new intelligence, The Times of Israel reported. Over

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Activists ‘use their voices’ at Sacramento’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day march

Published by The Sacramento Bee SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., more than 2,500 Californians marched through Sacramento’s Land Park neighborhood as part of the 42nd Annual March for the Dream. People of all ages — from infants to teenagers to grandparents — congregated at Sacramento City College and then

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Terrorists Pull Off Another Deadly Attack Inside Israel, Multiple Casualties Being Reported

Published by The Western Journal Two Palestinian men killed an elderly woman and wounded at least 17 other people — including numerous children — in a daylight terror attack Monday in west-central Israel, police say. The men, who are believed to be related and who entered Israel illegally from the West Bank last week, stabbed

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OpEd: Israel’s Position in the World

Despite this, the US purports to be Israel’s best friend. It certainly is Israel’s biggest arms supplier, but beyond that, the current administration attempts to restrain Israel from defeating Hamas, which is supported by Iran. It also wants Israel to negotiate, not fight, with Hezbollah in Lebanon, yet another untrustworthy, terrorist army pressing Israel on its northern border. Eventually, it expects Israel to “live side by side in peace with a State of Palestine.” A Palestinian Arab “state” is definitely not acceptable to Israel, given the historical enmity between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs. [Steve Kramer]

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Our Shtetl San Diego County: Solidarity Ride Marked 100 Days Israelis Held Hostage by Hamas

Faulconer, now running for a seat on the County Board of Supervisors, commented, “It is a privilege today to ride with 100 others in strong solidarity with Israel and our Jewish community in San Diego.”  Zimmerman said, “Today is the 100th day since the brutal Hamas attack and for the hostages still in captivity.  They must be all be safely returned now.  We pedal in solidarity with our sister city Sha’ar Hanegev and all of Israel.” Essakow pointed out that the riders were of all faiths, who pray for the safe return of approximately 130 hostages.[SDJW staff report]

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