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George Washington U bans student commencement speaker from campus after speech calling to divest from Israel
Andrew Lapin
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JTA
· 21 May 2025
George Washington University has banned a student, Cecilia Culver, from its campus after she used her commencement speech to advocate for divestment from Israel and criticized the university for its financial ties to the country.
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The Joe Biden Story
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
· 19 May 2025
The episode focuses on discussions surrounding President Joe Biden's recent cancer diagnosis amid ongoing suspicions about his overall health and capabilities as a leader.
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How the Oct. 7 aftermath splintered the New York Dyke March
Nora Berman
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Forward
· 17 May 2025
The New York City Dyke March faced internal division as organizers debated its stance on Zionism in the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023, conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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Charles Small, early exposer of Qatari influence, calls Trump taking plane gift ‘an insult to democracy’
Asaf Elia-Shalev
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· 16 May 2025
Charles Asher Small, a Canadian-born scholar and head of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP), has raised concerns about Qatari influence in the U.S., particularly regarding a reported $400 million airplane gift from Qatar to President Donald Trump.
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Ben & Jerry's co-founder was arrested this week — it was far from the first time
Sam Lin-Sommer
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Forward
· 16 May 2025
Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, was arrested for protesting at a U.S. Senate hearing, marking another instance in his extensive activist history.
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Critics of Trump’s US Holocaust Memorial Council firings run the risk of trivializing the cataclysm
Menachem Z. Rosensaft
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· 15 May 2025
Menachem Z. Rosensaft, a former member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, critiques the reaction to Donald Trump's firing of several Biden appointees from the council.
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Sapir
· 14 May 2025
The international conference on antisemitism held in Jerusalem raised controversy due to the inclusion of several far-right European politicians, which led to significant Jewish figures withdrawing in protest.
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What’s next for suspended student who posted ‘F--- the Jews’ video? An alt-right media tour
Hannah Feuer
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Forward
· 12 May 2025
Mo Khan, a Temple University student suspended for posting antisemitic content, has embarked on a media tour of alt-right platforms in an effort to defend his actions.
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Despite Netanyahu, Edan Alexander is finally free
Sruli Fruchter
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Forward
· 12 May 2025
Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli-American held captive for 584 days by Hamas, has been freed following direct negotiations by former President Donald Trump, bypassing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Betar 'almost exclusively triggered' UMass student detention, judge says
Hannah Feuer
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Forward
· 9 May 2025
A federal judge has ordered the release of Efe Ercelik, a former UMass Amherst student arrested in 2023 for assaulting a Jewish student during a rally.
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Netanyahu disputes report that Mike Waltz was fired for coordinating with him on Iran
Philissa Cramer
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Forward
· 5 May 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied reports that he actively coordinated with recently dismissed U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz regarding a military strategy against Iran.
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Netanyahu disputes report that fired NSC chief Mike Waltz coordinated extensively with him on Iran
Philissa Cramer
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· 5 May 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has denied a report suggesting extensive coordination with Mike Waltz, the recently fired U.S. National Security Adviser, over military strategies against Iran.
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Fighting antisemitism has become politically incorrect.
Daniel Greenfield
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Future of Jewish
· 5 May 2025
Daniel Greenfield critically examines how efforts to combat antisemitism in the U.S. have become entangled with political correctness, focusing on the perceived complicity of liberal Jewish establishments.
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Mohsen Mahdawi, who led Columbia pro-Palestinian protests, freed from detention
Grace Gilson
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· 30 Apr 2025
Mohsen Mahdawi, a pro-Palestinian activist at Columbia University, has been released from federal custody following a judge's ruling that his detention without formal charges was unlawful.
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At the 100-year mark, Hebrew University’s American friends are looking to capitalize on a unique moment
Larry Luxner
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· 24 Apr 2025
American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU) celebrates its centennial along with Hebrew University of Jerusalem, emphasizing its pivotal role amidst rising global antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on US campuses.
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I first met Netanyahu in 1988. Here's how he became the most destructive leader in Israel's history
Dan Perry
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Forward
· 20 Apr 2025
Dan Perry, a veteran journalist, reflects on his long history of interactions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he critiques as a transformative yet ultimately destructive figure in Israel's political landscape.
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MomentLive! Turns Five
Suzanne Borden
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Moment
· 17 Apr 2025
MomentLive!, an initiative by the magazine \emph{Moment}, commemorates its fifth anniversary.
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So Where Are the Great Negotiations?
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
· 15 Apr 2025
The episode dissects the Trump administration's aptitude in various global negotiations, scrutinizing the handling of tariffs, Iran's nuclear program, and the Ukraine war.
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The Edgelords
Lee Smith
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Tablet
· 11 Apr 2025
The article critiques a recent episode of Joe Rogan's podcast featuring Douglas Murray and Dave Smith, focusing on their ineffectual debate on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Can Israel's love for Trump survive his coming negotiations with Iran?
Dan Perry
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Forward
· 8 Apr 2025
As President Donald Trump signals a renewal of nuclear negotiations with Iran, concerns arise in Israel over whether his approach will genuinely safeguard Israeli interests amidst Tehran's nuclear advancements.
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Asked if he plans to drop 17% tariff on Israeli goods, Trump says, ‘Maybe not’
Philissa Cramer
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· 8 Apr 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to Washington did not yield a commitment from President Trump to rescind the 17% tariff on Israeli goods, despite Netanyahu making it a priority.
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Can we please stop talking about antisemitism?
eJewishPhilanthropy
· 8 Apr 2025
Rabbi Mendel Teldon argues that Jewish identity should not be defined by the struggle against antisemitism, but rather by positive engagement with Judaism.
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14-year-old Palestinian-American killed by Israeli fire in West Bank, officials say
Ben Sales
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· 7 Apr 2025
Tensions in the West Bank continue to escalate following the death of Omar Mohammad Rabea, a 14-year-old Palestinian-American, allegedly killed by Israeli fire in Turmus Ayya.
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Display honoring Jewish women graduates of naval academy removed ahead of Hegseth visit
Grace Gilson
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· 3 Apr 2025
The U.S. Naval Academy temporarily removed a display honoring Jewish female graduates from its Jewish chapel ahead of a visit by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Israel’s nightmare scenario: 'Netanyahu is up to his neck in criminal investigations as war rages'
Haaretz Weekly
· 3 Apr 2025
Amid escalating conflict with Hamas and internal party turmoil, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces intensified scrutiny due to a new scandal dubbed "Qatargate" involving allegations of his aides' connections to Qatari interests.
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