European Union embassy cancels event where far-right Israeli politician was slated to speak

((JEWISH REVIEW)) — The European Union’s embassy in Israel canceled a party celebrating Europe Day on Tuesday in order to prevent Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli far-right national security minister, from attending and speaking. Ben-Gvir had volunteered to address the event, and insisted on coming after EU officials asked him not to attend because, according to […]

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Speaking to Israel’s Knesset, Kevin McCarthy demurs on judicial overhaul and warns against China

((JEWISH REVIEW)) — In a landmark speech to Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, on Monday, U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy didn’t mention the judicial reform legislation dividing Israel, instead focusing on what he said was the significant threat from business dealings with China. McCarthy’s speech and comments took place on the opening day of the Knesset’s […]

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