Israel launches ground operation in Gaza City, as Marco Rubio casts doubt on diplomatic end to war

Israel has launched a major ground operation in Gaza City, a months after its government approved a plan to take over the city despite the objections of military leaders and hostage families. “Gaza is burning,” Defense Minister Israel Katz tweeted. “The IDF strikes with an iron fist at the terrorist infrastructure and IDF soldiers are […]

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‘Free Palestine,’ Jewish actor Hannah Einbinder says in Emmys speech as Hollywood debates growing Israeli film industry boycott

Hannah Einbinder made her ardent pro-Palestinian views known on one of the entertainment industry’s biggest stages when she won an Emmy award for best supporting actress in a comedy Sunday night.  “Go Birds, f— ICE and free Palestine,” the Jewish comedian and actress, wearing a red Artists4Ceasefire pin, said to cheers during her acceptance speech […]

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In Israel, public tributes to Charlie Kirk include a street naming, a mural and a missile in Gaza

Israelis are paying widespread tribute to Charlie Kirk, renaming streets and painting murals in honor of the American conservative activist assassinated this week in Utah. In at least one case, according to pictures circulating on social media, an Israeli missile was inscribed with the message “In memory of Charlie Kirk,” reflecting a recurring and at […]

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Orthodox couple attacked in Venice as antisemitic incidents in Europe raise anxiety for Jews and Israelis

The mayor of Venice has condemned an alleged attack on American Orthodox Jews who said they were targeted by a group that shouted “free Palestine” and then proceeded to slap them. The American couple, who were reportedly wearing traditional Orthodox clothing, were walking through Venice on Sunday night when the incident took place, according to […]

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Jewish lawmaker who shared Duke stage with Jerry Seinfeld condemns his ‘Free Palestine’-KKK comparison

The Jewish lawmaker who followed Jerry Seinfeld on stage during an appearance at Duke University on Tuesday is decrying the comedian’s comments, in which he said pro-Palestinian protesters were worse than the Ku Klux Klan. “I condemn Seinfeld’s horrific comments, which I’ve made clear to his team and to the event sponsors,” Sophia Chitlik, a […]

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Emma Stone, Jonathan Glazer join growing list of Hollywood figures boycotting Israeli film institutions

A boycott circulated by film-industry luminaries targeting Israeli film and cultural institutions is picking up steam days after its release, with more big names like Emma Stone and Bowen Yang signing onto a list that now numbers more than 3,000. A growing number of Jewish creatives are also signing on, including Jonathan Glazer, the director […]

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White House condemns Israeli strike in Qatar, as sense mounts that Hamas leaders may have survived

The White House issued a sharp rebuke to Israel’s strike on Hamas leadership in Qatar on Tuesday while backing its goal, marking a split between U.S. and Israeli leadership over the unprecedented military action. “Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a Sovereign Nation and close Ally of the United States, that is working very hard and bravely […]

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