Pro Palestinian Groups

More than 55 Jewish groups come out against terrorism bill that could threaten nonprofits

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 21 Nov

In a controversial move, over 55 centrist and progressive Jewish organizations have united in opposition to the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, fearing it could give the US Treasury excessive power to revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofits deemed as terrorist-affiliated without substantial evidence.

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U of Maryland won’t allow pro-Palestinian group to hold event on Oct. 7 after first permitting it

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 3 Sep

The University of Maryland stopped a pro-Palestinian group from holding an event on October 7, marking the anniversary of attacks in Israel, after Jewish groups expressed concerns of it glorifying violence.

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When Anti-Semites Target Us // How pro-Palestinian groups are harassing a chasidic-owned business

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter in Ami · 28 Aug

In the article from Ami Magazine, Reb Shloime Weber and his son, Sruly, discuss the harassment faced by their chasidic-owned international shipping company by pro-Palestinian groups.

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NYU issues new hate speech guidelines discouraging students from targeting ‘Zionists’

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 23 Aug

New York University has revised its hate speech guidelines to include anti-Zionist rhetoric as a potential violation, indicating that harassing or discriminating against Zionists could breach the university's policies on nondiscrimination and anti-harassment.

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George Washington U suspends Jewish Voice for Peace chapter as colleges prepare for resurgence of Israel protests

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 21 Aug

George Washington University has suspended its Jewish Voice for Peace chapter along with other pro-Palestinian student groups ahead of the new semester, citing concerns over potential campus protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Democratic platform boosts Israel funding, blames Hamas for war

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 17 Jul

The Democratic Party platform maintains strong support for Israel by emphasizing continued defense funding, denouncing Hamas for initiating the conflict in Gaza, and reaffirming commitments to Israel's security and its right to defend itself.

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Most likely to antagonize Jewish students this spring: High school yearbooks

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 7 Jun

Several incidents have occurred this spring involving high school yearbooks that have upset Jewish students and communities.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Is a bill targeting support for terrorism a necessary tool after Oct. 7, or authoritarian overreach?

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 23 May

A bill currently moving through Capitol Hill aims to target groups providing material support to terrorist organizations, potentially leading to the loss of tax-exempt status for nonprofits involved.

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Thousands of activists gather outside Columbia U to protest treatment of campus pro-Palestinian groups

Luke Tress in JTA · 2 Feb

Thousands of activists gathered outside Columbia University to protest the suspension of campus pro-Palestinian groups and an alleged incident where students were sprayed with a foul substance.

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This under-the-radar Westchester charity manages funding for hardline pro-Palestinian groups

Luke Tress in Forward · 1 Feb

The Westchester Peoples Action Coalition Foundation (Wespac), a small nonprofit based in Westchester, New York, is revealed to be the financial linchpin for hardline pro-Palestinian groups such as Within Our Lifetime and National Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP).

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ADL is not exaggerating rate of antisemitic incidents

Adam Neufeld in Forward · 26 Jan

In response to a previous commentary suggesting that the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is exaggerating the rate of antisemitic incidents, Adam Neufeld, the senior vice president and chief impact officer of the ADL, defends the organization's data collection methods.

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Columbia University’s Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace remain suspended as new semester begins

Luke Tress in Forward · 18 Jan

Columbia University's chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) remain suspended as the spring semester begins.

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Pro-Palestinian student groups hail Hamas terrorism

Douglas Noel Sandoval in JNS · 9 Oct 2023

Pro-Palestinian student groups on various American campuses, including Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), have been defending and supporting the recent Hamas terror attacks on Israel.

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What’s Happened to Harvard?

Sapir · 1 Oct 2023

The author reflects on the tragic situation of a young Israeli trapped by Hamas, who sends a heartbreaking message to his family expressing love and sorrow.

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Shadowy Blacklist Of Student Activists Wins Endorsement Of Mainstream Pro-Israel Group

noah in Forward · 3 Oct 2017

The Israel on Campus Coalition, a mainstream Jewish pro-Israel group, has endorsed the controversial website Canary Mission, known for creating political profiles of pro-Palestinian student activists to deter them from future employment opportunities.

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