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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...
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World’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...
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Unexpectedly, 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...
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Rep. 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...
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Harris 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...
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At 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...
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He’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...
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Biden & 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...
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Schumer 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...
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UN 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...
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Joe 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...
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Lieberman 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...
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Oct. 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,...
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At 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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