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Israel Update by the Jewish Federation of San Diego

The past few weeks have brought a blanket of traditional and social media coverage about Israel and the worsening situation in Gaza, much of it misinformed at best and in many cases blatantly biased against Israel.   Since allegations of widespread hunger in Gaza rose to international prominence, Israel has been flooding the region with aid, and the impact of that aid is now beginning to be felt. [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, International, Jewish History, Press Release, San Diego County, USA

Hillel, Secure Community Network Urge Universities to Pay for Jewish Security Measures

“… We call on all universities and colleges with Hillels on campus to follow Harvard’s lead and cover security costs for their Hillels, especially given the threats to Jewish students across North America. No student should have to choose between their safety and fully participating in campus or religious life.” [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, Lifestyles, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

B’nai B’rith: U.N. Conference on Two-State Solution an Exercise in Delusion

The Palestinian Authority (PA) is a failure: unable to provide security, unwilling for decades to engage in serious negotiations, inciting rabid anti-Semitism in its schools and its media. Instead of understanding this truth, the U.N. conference supports the PA and deems it should be rewarded with the running of Gaza post-conflict. [Press Release]

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International, Israel, Opinion, Press Release, USA

Rep. Scott Peters Calls for Immediate Delivery of Aid to Gaza

“It is long past time to end the Gaza conflict, with the return of all hostages and the end of military operations. But an active war zone is no excuse for not doing everything possible to prevent the unnecessary suffering confronting Palestinians who are caught in the crossfire between Israel and Hamas. [Press Release]

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Israel, Press Release, Travel and Food, USA

Faculty, Students Nationwide Organize to Support Israel, Oppose Antisemitism

More than 50 college faculty members from the Academic Engagement Network (AEN), including two professors from UC San Diego, stood with more than 700 college students at the Israel on Campus (ICC) National Leadership Summit (NLS) in Washington, DC, to strategize ways to work together to combat rising antisemitism on campuses nationwide. [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, California, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education

AJC: Macron’s Recognition of Palestine Removes Hamas’ Incentive for a Ceasefire

Three months ago, the President declared that France might recognize a Palestinian state — but only under certain conditions: the release of the hostages still held in Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas. Today, those conditions have not been met. [Press Release]

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International, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Press Release

Jewish National Fund Provides Gifts and Hugs for IDF Soldiers

As a trusted name in philanthropy, Jewish National Fund-USA and its partners (donors) are proud to show they care for the members of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), first responders, and their families through two meaningful initiatives: Israel Support Packages and Operation Hug. [Press Release]

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Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, USA

Republican Jewish Coalition Gains Clout in Washington D.C.

The Dispatch’s David Drucker published an article highlighting the Republican Jewish Coalition’s creation and remarkable growth over the last 40 years. The piece details the RJC’s evolution from a small advocacy group into the political powerhouse it is today. 
Below is a short preview of the article. The piece can be read in its entirety here. (Press Release)

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Jewish History, News Media, Press Release, USA