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Knesset advances legislation labelling UNRWA as ‘terror organisation’

Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], May 30 (ANI/TPS): The Knesset plenum approved a preliminary reading of legislation designating the UN Relief and Works Agency as a “terror organisation” on Wednesday. The bill, which must clear further legislative hurdles, would pave the way for Israel to sever ties with the UN agency. Specifically, the […]

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Erdogan calls Netanyahu a “psychopath”, “maniac” and “vampire”

Published by IntelliNews Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on May 29 called Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu a ‘psychopath’, ‘maniac’ and ‘vampire’. He hit out at the deadly Israeli strikes ordered by Israel’s leader that killed 45 Palestinians in a tent camp near Rafah in the south of Gaza. Israel, he said, represented a threat to “all

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A Word from Your Federation: A Month of Togetherness & Community Commemorations

This year’s events demonstrated the San Diego Jewish community’s resilience and unity. Despite geopolitical tensions, anti-Israel protests across our college campuses, and the rising tide of antisemitism, we showed up for each other, affirming our shared identity and commitment to our heritage. [Heidi Gantwerk]

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Biden Admin’s Floating Gaza Pier Problems Go From Bad To Worse

Published by Tampa Free Press New problems are mounting for the Biden administration’s $320 million floating Gaza aid pier which was already facing setbacks, despite becoming operational less than two weeks ago. The U.S. military was forced to halt aid shipments to Gaza on Tuesday after the floating pier was damaged by bad weather over

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149 Faculty, Staff Urge Policy Changes to Counter Anti-Jewish Hatred at CSU Campuses

LONG BEACH, California  (Press Release) — The following letter, signed by 149 current and retired faculty and staff, expressed deep concern about anti-Jewish behavior in the 23-campus California State University system.  It was sent on Tuesday, May 28, to Chancellor Mildred Garcia and the California State University Board of Trustees: We, the undersigned, are faculty

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Israel Tries Out Quick Entry Pass for U.S. and German Visitors

Beginning with a pilot phase on June 1, travelers from the United States and Germany can apply for the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL), which will speed up online confirmations and allow for a simplified, stress-free, entry process through electronic check-in machines when visiting Israel. [Press Release]

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Israeli Archaeologists Thrilled by ‘Deeply Moving’ Gold Artifact Discovered in Ancient City of David

Published by The Western Journal From the mix of heritage, history and holiness that lies below the surface of Jerusalem, archeologists have found a small gold ring that dates back about 2,300 years to the era when Greek civilization spread across the Holy Land. “It is an unusual and deeply moving find; not one that

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Nikki Haley Visits Gaza Border, Claims ‘It Isn’t Hamas’ Who Is Entirely to Blame

Published by The Western Journal Former U.S. ambassador and former Republican contender for the presidency Nikki Haley toured southern Israel on Monday, laying some of the blame on Iran and Russia for the Oct. 7 massacre of Israeli citizens by the terrorist group Hamas. Haley was accompanied by Israel’s former permanent representative to the U.N.

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