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Young Zionist Jews say they’re fighting antisemitism on social media. What are they accomplishing?

June 10, 2021Arsen Mayer

NEW YORK (JTA) — Two weeks after the recent flareup of violence in Israel and Gaza, as fights over Israel and Palestine raged on social media, Julia Jassey wondered aloud whether any of her effort was worth it. Jassey, a student at the University of Chicago, has spent the better part of a year immersed […]

12 Jewish Democrats say grouping of Israel and the US with Hamas and the Taliban gives terrorists cover, call on Ilhan Omar to clarify

June 9, 2021Mark Hershlag

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Shira Haas gives life to a devastating illness in the decorated Israeli film ‘Asia’

June 9, 2021Arsen Mayer

(JTA) — Shira Haas, the Israeli actress who vaulted into superstardom with her roles in the TV series “Shtisel” and “Unorthodox,” has a track record of playing multifaceted characters. Nonetheless, she faced unprecedented challenges when making the new film “Asia,” which dominated last year’s Ophir Awards (the Israeli equivalent to the Oscars) and is seeing […]

Hamas was developing technology to jam Iron Dome system in bombed AP building, Israel says

June 8, 2021Arsen Mayer

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Israeli haredi publication blurs face of Labor Party’s female leader

June 7, 2021Arsen Mayer

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International Law and WMD Attacks on Israel

June 6, 2021David Leibermann

International Law and WMD Attacks on Israel By Prof. Louis René Beres EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In the years ahead, Israel could face the growing prospect of weapon of mass destruction (WMD) terrorism – i.e., attacks involving chemical, biological, or even nuclear weapons. In this connection, it is vital that Israeli officials do their utmost to prevent perfidious enemy manipulations […]

Netanyahu condemns incitement from ‘every side’ but also decries ‘election fraud’ as Israeli officials fear violence

June 6, 2021Arsen Mayer

(JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned violent rhetoric on “every side” of the political spectrum Sunday but also claimed that Israel’s incoming government, which will replace him, is the result of “the greatest electoral fraud in the history of the country.” Netanyahu’s speech came as the head of Israel’s Shin Bet security service […]

Rep. Ted Deutch blames Democratic colleagues who oppose Israel for spike in antisemitism

June 4, 2021Arsen Mayer

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Biden administration supports replenishing Iron Dome after Gaza conflict

June 3, 2021Arsen Mayer

WASHINGTON (JTA) — A Biden administration official said the U.S. government supports restocking Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system after it was depleted by last month’s conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Dozens of House members from both parties have said they would push Congress to appropriate funds to replenish the system should Israel make the request. […]

With new at-home paramedic service, Israel’s national ambulance service becomes telemedicine pioneer

June 3, 2021Arsen Mayer

JERUSALEM – The elderly grandmother had a fever and felt weak, despite the antibiotics her family doctor had prescribed a couple of days earlier for a urinary tract infection. Instead of feeling better, she was getting worse. That’s when her worried family made an urgent call to Magen David Adom – Israel’s national emergency medical […]