USA

Antony Blinken Emphasizes US Played No Role in Israel Attack on Iran, Calls for Restraint

Published by HNGN Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized Friday that the U.S. played no part in Israel’s attack on Iran, and he urged calm between the two countries. “We’re committed to Israel’s security,” Blinken said at a press conference following the country’s earlier reported drone attack near a military base and nuclear power plant […]

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Israel, Middle East, Nordot, USA

US veto sinks Palestinian UN membership bid in Security Council

Published by AFP United Nations (United States) (AFP) – The United States on Thursday spoiled a long-shot Palestinian bid for full United Nations membership, vetoing a Security Council measure despite growing international distress over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The move by Israel’s key ally had been expected ahead of the vote, taking place more

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International, Israel, Middle East, Nordot, USA

FBI Issues Passover Warning to Jewish Community: ‘Very Real Threats’

Published by The Western Journal The Jewish holiday of Passover will be celebrated beginning next week against a background of rising threats that has drawn the attention of the FBI. Passover, which celebrates the Old Testament deliverance of the Jewish people from Egypt under the leadership of Moses, begins on Monday evening and ends on

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Antisemitism, International, Jewish Religion, Nordot, USA

US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran’s drone program

Published by AFP Washington (AFP) – The United States and Britain announced widespread sanctions against Iran’s military drone program on Thursday, in response to its weekend attack against Israel.   “Today, we are holding Iran accountable — imposing new sanctions and export controls,” US President Joe Biden said in a statement.  Tehran launched its first ever

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International, Israel, Middle East, Nordot, USA

Google Reportedly Fires 28 Staff Members Over Israel Cloud Contract Protests: ‘Majority Of Our Employees Do The Right Thing’

Published by Benzinga Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include the response from Google’s spokesperson regarding employee termination and Project Nimbus. Following protests over its Israeli government cloud contract, Google‘s parent company Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) has terminated 28 employees. This decision comes after nine workers were initially suspended and then arrested. What

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Business & Finance, California, Israel, Nordot, Technology, USA

8 Members of Congress Join MAZON Pre-Passover Seder

This year’s National Hunger Seder was held in conjunction with the House Hunger Caucus, and eight Members of Congress attended the event: Reps. Tracey Mann (R-KS), Jim McGovern (D-MA), Becca Balint (D-VT), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Jahana Hayes (D-CT), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), and Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA). [Press Release]

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Jewish Religion, Press Release, USA

Today’s Jewish Birthday: Leo Frank

He was an American factory superintendent and lynching victim. He was convicted in 1913 of the murder of a 13-year-old employee, Mary Phagan, in Atlanta, Georgia. Frank’s trial, conviction, and unsuccessful appeals attracted national attention. His kidnapping from prison and lynching became the focus of social, regional, political, and racial concerns, particularly regarding antisemitism. Modern researchers generally agree that Frank was wrongly convicted. [Wikipedia]

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Antisemitism, Jewish History, USA, Wikipedia