Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], May 30 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces said on Wednesday it was in full “operational control” of the entire Gaza-Egypt border and has so far located 20 tunnels leading into the Egyptian Sinai. The 14 km strip of land along the border is known as the Philadelphi corridor, […]
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Most people never consider other options. There may be two prospects that would require the involvement of other parties, but each one carries risks. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: 2-State Solution is Unworkable but There are Other Solutions Read More »
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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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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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As high school students are graduating and heading off to college, The Israeli American Council (IAC) encourages students to join Mishelanu (Of our own). Mishelanu is a supportive community for college students to celebrate Jewish heritage and love for Israel. [Cailin Acosta]
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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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“Amidst an unprecedented rise in antisemitism, we reaffirm our shared commitment to combating all forms of hate and standing beside the Jewish community to call out anti-Jewish hate wherever it arises. We are proud to stand united with our Jewish brothers and sisters, to celebrate their contributions, and to honor the indelible mark they have made on this great nation.” [Press Release]
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Even as most campuses prepare for summer break, some continue to be occupied by anti-Israel demonstrators. [Press Release]
ADL Report on Nationwide Campus Turmoil: May 29, 2024 Read More »
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Courtesy of Wikipedia Daniel Elfman (May 29, 1953) is an American film composer, singer, songwriter, and musician. He came to prominence as the lead singer and primary songwriter for the new wave band Oingo Boingo in the early 1980s. Since scoring his first studio film in 1985, Elfman has garnered international recognition for composing over 100 feature film scores,
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Love is All We Need by Krina Patel-Sage; Northampton, Massachusetts: Crocodile Books © 2024; ISBN 9781623-716929; 26 pages; $18.95. SAN DIEGO – The two boys hugging in the middle of the adjacent cover image are a Muslim and a Jew – a timely reminder during the fierce Israel-Hamas War that friendships between people of different
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Published by AFP Washington (AFP) – US President Joe Biden has no plans to change his Israel policy following a deadly weekend strike on Gaza’s Rafah — but is not turning a “blind eye” to the plight of Palestinian civilians, the White House said Tuesday. Gazan health authorities said 45 people were killed as a
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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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Published by IBTimes Israel’s war in Gaza since the October 7 attack has revived a global push for Palestinians to be given a state of their own. Norway, Spain and Ireland on Tuesday became the latest countries to recognise a state of Palestine, breaking with the long-held view of Western powers that Palestinians can only
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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]
Israel Tries Out Quick Entry Pass for U.S. and German Visitors Read More »
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