Politics
The article discusses the ongoing political crisis in Israel primarily involving Itamar Ben Gvir, who is clashing with Shas and Prime Minister Netanyahu over decision-making authority in security matters amid the backdrop of a potential government collapse.
Yiddish speakers are finding humor in the fact that J.D. Vance, the Republican nominee for vice president, shares a last name with the Yiddish word "vants," which means bedbug.
Senator Bob Casey is pushing for the passage of the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which aims to address campus antisemitism by using a controversial definition that equates anti-Zionism with antisemitism.
Marvel's 'Captain America: Brave New World' has sparked controversy by potentially altering the Israeli superhero Sabra's backstory to remove ties to Israel.
J.D. Vance, previously critical of Donald Trump, has become a staunch supporter, leading to his selection as a potential running mate.
The text discusses the first day of the Republican National Convention, touching on the dismissal of the Donald Trump documents case, Joe Biden's interview with Lester Holt, and the investigation of Trump's potential assassin.
A discussion between David Hazony and Eylon Levy explores the global rise of anti-Semitism, the challenges facing the Jewish community, and the importance of recognizing and combating hatred in the modern world.
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‘We are going to fight back’: Windsor Jews rally against UWindsor’s concession to pro-Palestinian students
The Jewish community in Windsor is mobilizing against the University of Windsor's recent agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters, seen as a significant victory for the protesters.
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Leora Levy, a Jewish Republican politician, led a prayer at the Republican Party convention for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, marking a rare mention of Israel during the event's first day.
A 12-year-old Jewish girl in Courbevoie, France, was brutally attacked and raped by boys of the same age who discovered her true identity after she had been concealing it as advised by her parents due to school pressures.
The article describes a chance encounter at the National Conservativism Conference where the author, a journalist covering the event, meets J.D. Vance, the Republican vice-presidential candidate.
The author argues that the danger posed by the left in French politics must now be confronted, following the containment of the National Rally party.
The article draws parallels between the political climate in the United States in 2024, particularly under former President Donald Trump, and Germany in 1932 during the rise of the Nazis.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a polarizing figure whose leadership during the Israel-Hamas-Hezbollah war has received both praise and criticism.
The article discusses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership during the Israel-Hamas-Hezbollah war, highlighting both commendable and questionable aspects.
The text discusses the recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, shedding light on the United States Secret Service responsible for protecting presidents.
Former President Donald Trump's resilience and unity message after surviving an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania have cemented his iconic image and energized his base, potentially boosting his chances in the 2024 race.
The article discusses the aftermath of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and its impact on American politics.
Hamas mastermind Mohammed Deif, a long-evading figure pursued by Israel for decades, was targeted in a significant airstrike last week, potentially ending his influential role within the terror group.
Samer Sanijlawi, a Palestinian businessman and president of the Jerusalem Development Fund, is a key figure in East Jerusalem with a vision for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
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‘Never in my life voted for a Republican’: Who is Shabbos Kestenbaum and why will he address the GOP convention?
Recent Harvard divinity school graduate Shabbos Kestenbaum, a Democrat who previously supported Bernie Sanders, is set to address the Republican National Convention due to feeling abandoned by the Democratic Party on the issue of antisemitism.
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Donald Trump has chosen J.D. Vance as his running mate, despite Vance previously expressing concerns about Trump's authoritarian tendencies.
After surviving an attempted assassination, former President Donald Trump and his followers interpreted the event as a sign of God's favor, likening Trump to biblical figures like Cyrus or King David.
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Netanyahu is exploiting Trump's attempted assassination to target left-wing dissenters in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is using the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump to crack down on left-wing dissent in Israel, drawing parallels to Trump's own tactics in the U.S. Netanyahu's government has been targeting peaceful protestors and arresting individuals for expressing sympathy with Gaza, while framing dissent as incitement to violence.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew is hopeful that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver a unifying speech to Congress to strengthen bipartisan support for Israel, amidst concerns of bipartisan division and growing isolationism.