Biden criticizes Israel on humanitarian aid
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is conditioning US defense assistance on not impeding the delivery of humanitarian aid. US President Joe Biden delivers remarks in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the...
View ArticleWorld’s oldest Jew dies
LOS ANGELES — Pearl Berg, thought to be the oldest Jewish person in the world and the third oldest American, died on Feb. 1 in Los Angeles. She was 114. Pearl Berg (aged 3) with her parents Archiebald...
View ArticleUnexpectedly, it is Republicans jeopardizing aid to Israel
WASHINGTON — Since Oct. 7, a growing number of Democrats have called for a ceasefire in Gaza, harshly criticized Israel or refused to send it more money. House Freedom Caucus Chairman Rep. Bob Good of...
View ArticleRep. Torres unwelcome due to pro-Israel views
WASHINGTON — Last week, Rep. Ritchie Torres posted two tweets about his Bronx constituents: funding centers for mental health care and public safety on the subway. Rep. Ritchie Torres, a New York...
View ArticleHarris calls for immediate ceasefire; meets with Benny Gantz
BIRMINGHAM — Vice President Kamala Harris called for an immediate yet impermanent ceasefire in Gaza, placed the onus on Hamas for holding it up, and placed the onus on Israel for a shortfall in...
View ArticleAt Berkeley, IDF speaker cancelled amid violence
By Jacob Gurvis LOS ANGELES — As a member of the Israeli military who frequently speaks on Israel’s behalf, Ran Bar-Yoshafat is used to being heckled by anti-Israel protesters, especially on college...
View ArticleHe’s filing Title VI campus anti-Semitism complaints
NEW YORK — Zachary Marschall is the most prolific filer of anti-Semitism complaints filed under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act since Oct. 7. Zachary Marschall He is responsible for at least 12...
View ArticleBiden & Bibi: Appeals in vain?
By Luke Tress JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu downplayed differences between him and President Joe Biden on Monday, saying they “agree” on the goals of the war, while Biden...
View ArticleSchumer castigates Israel
WASHINGTON — New York Sen. Chuck Schumer said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost his way,” urged new elections in Israel, called for a two-state solution and said the US should use its...
View ArticleUN resolution imperiled hostage negotiations, Jewish leaders say
By Menachem Wecker Hamas’ stance clearly demonstrates its utter disinterest in a negotiated deal and attests to the damage done by the UN Security Council’s resolution,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...
View ArticleJoe Lieberman, centrist senator, first Jew on a major presidential ticket, dies
NEW YORK — Joseph Lieberman, a longtime senator from Connecticut who as Al Gore’s running mate in 2000 became the first Jewish member of a major presidential ticket, died Wednesday, March 27. He was...
View ArticleLieberman retrospective: Wisdom in & out of politics
One of the perks of a career in journalism is meeting people of prominence. And, I like to tell people, one of the downsides of a career in journalism is getting to meet people of prominence — seeing...
View ArticleOct. 7 has affected students’ college selection
NEW YORK — An overwhelming majority of Jewish parents of high school juniors and seniors say the Oct. 7 attack on Israel and its aftermath have affected which college their child plans to attend,...
View ArticleAt UCLA, pro-Israel counterdemonstration turns violent
By Jacob Gurvis LOS ANGELES — For the past couple of days, Eli Tsives has watched a video of himself spread online. Israel supporters held a rally at UCLA Sunday, April 28, 2024, just yards from a...
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