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House committee launches Columbia University antisemitism probe

Published by New York Daily News NEW YORK — A U.S. House of Representatives committee is investigating allegations of antisemitism at Columbia University, according to a letter sent to university officials Monday. Its launch is the latest in a series of probes by the Republican-led Committee on Education and the Workforce into elite colleges’ ability […]

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OpEd: Standing Firm with Israel: Condemning Hate, Terrorism and Demanding Accountability from Our Elected Leaders

We must unequivocally condemn these acts of terrorism and stand with Israel in its right to defend itself against such barbaric aggression. The Israeli government has a duty to protect its citizens and ensure their safety in the face of such heinous acts. [Kevin Faulconer]

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“People were killed, regardless of their religion”: Israeli minister pays tribute to 26/11 victims, visits Nariman House

Published by ANI News Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 13 (ANI): The Israeli Minister of Transport and Road Safety, Miri Regev, paid tribute to the victims of the 26/11 terror attacks at Mumbai’s Nariman House on Monday. After laying flowers at a column raised in memory of the 26/11 victims, the minister also interacted with members

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Egypt reinforces security presence along Gaza border

Published by DPA Egypt has reinforced its security presence along the border with Gaza, witnesses and a security source told dpa on Monday. Security reinforcements and intensive security patrols were seen along the border, especially in the area of the Rafah crossing and the Kerem Shalom crossing, according to witnesses. Security forces have been redeployed

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Anti-Israel Demonstrators Protest at Rep. Mike Levin’s Oceanside Office

Seated in the office, they read a letter to their representative, read, poetry, chanted and recited names of children killed in Gaza. They also held up a clothesline of baby clothes with the names of dead Palestinian infants. After three hours they marched out of the office to join nearly 50 demonstrators outside.  [Miriam Raftery, East County Magazine]

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Jewish audience members ‘hounded out’ of theatre as comedian encouraged chants of ‘get the f*** out’

Published by GB News A central London theatre has been forced to apologise after reports of a comedian encouraged chants of “get the f*** out.” Comedian Paul Currie allegedly encouraged his audience to chant “get the f*** out” and “free Palestine” while performing at the Soho Theatre last weekend. It has been reported that the

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UNRWA chief has no intention to resign over allegations, hopes EU will continue funding

Published by Euronews (English) “No, I have no intention to resign,” Lazzarini, who heads the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, told reporters in Brussels following a meeting of EU foreign ministers. Members of the Israeli government led by Benjamin Netanyahu have called on Lazzarini to step down after serious allegations against his staffers emerged. “We

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‘A little contradictory’: Borrell slams US for deploring Gaza deaths while sending weapons to Israel

Published by Euronews (English) Speaking in Brussels on Monday, hours after Israeli forces bombarded the southern Gazan town of Rafah, the EU’s foreign policy chief called on Washington to stop pleading with Israel to cease the killing of civilians and to start “doing something” instead. “How many times have you heard the most prominent leaders

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Two hostages rescued by Israel from Gaza’s Rafah amid airstrikes; Argentinian President welcomes operation

Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], February 12 (ANI): Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Monday hailed the “impressive rescue operation” in which two hostages were rescued from Hamas captivity in Gaza, the Times of Israel reported. The overnight rescue, amid air strikes, marks the second such operation of its kind since October 7.

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How California’s U.S. Senate candidates would differ from Feinstein and each other

Published by The Mercury News California voters showed their approval of late Sen. Dianne Feinstein by repeatedly re-electing her over a more than 30-year career that ended with her September death. The leading candidates jostling for her job include three fellow Democrats — all further to her left on some key issues — and a

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Texas GOP leaders reverse course — and ban antisemites from the party

Published by AlterNet The Republican Party of Texas’ executive committee voted Saturday to censure House Speaker Dade Phelan and passed a resolution stating that the party will not associate with antisemites — a reversal from December, when a similar measure was narrowly and controversially defeated following outcry over a major donor group’s ties to white

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Israel’s allies urge Netanyahu to reconsider Rafah ground offensive

Published by DPA International Israel’s allies warned that an “unspeakable humanitarian catastrophe” would unfold if there was an invasion of Rafah, the southern city in Gaza, into which hundreds of thousands of civilians have fled Israeli bombardment. British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said he was “deeply concerned” about the prospect of a military offensive, while

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Commentary: Poll Indicates ‘Squad’ Member Cori Bush May Lose Her Seat

Published by The Western Journal The “squad” might be one member down when the new Congress opens next year, if a new poll is accurate. According to the New York Post, the poll, by GOP-run firm Remington Research, showed “squad” member Rep. Cori Bush, a Missouri Democrat. down by 22 points to Wesley Bell, a

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Israeli Defense Minister: Deepening Gaza operations makes hostage deal more likely

Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], February 11 (ANI/TPS): As international attention starts to turn towards Gaza’s southernmost town of Rafah, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Sunday that raising the pressure on Hamas would help bring about a negotiated prisoner release. Meanwhile, Israeli officials called for the resignation of the director of

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