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This Jewish Gen-Z-er wants to be the next progressive pro-Israel congressman

Joe Vogel, a Jewish candidate, campaigns for Maryland's 6th District, blending his faith with progressive values, local issues, and support for Israel.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
15/05/2024
US President Joe Biden delivers remarks during a visit to Gateway Technical College in Sturtevant, W

House to vote on Republican-led bill requiring Biden to allow delivery of restricted weapons

US House to vote on "Israel Security Assistance Support Act" amid Biden's arms restriction to Israel; Republicans lead and the Democrats are divided.

Rep. Jamaal Bowman accuses Israel of 'onslaught against innocent civilians' during primary debate

Rep. Jamaal Bowman and challenger George Latimer clash over Israel, funding sources, and domestic issues in the heated Democratic primary debate.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
14/05/2024

Jews were excluded from California county’s death penalty juries for decades, new evidence reveals

Alameda County faces scrutiny for potential jury discrimination in death-row cases dating back to 1977, including exclusion of Black female and Jewish jurors.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
14/05/2024
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In Maryland, AIPAC has poured $4.2M into a congressional primary where Israel is not an issue

A campaign finance group linked to AIPAC, the United Democracy Project, injects $4.2 million into Maryland's Democratic primary, backing state Sen. Sarah Elfreth.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
14/05/2024

16 Republican senators demand IRS investigate fiscal sponsor of Students for Justice in Palestine

Republican senators urge IRS to investigate nonprofits backing pro-Palestinian groups like National Students for Justice in Palestine, alleging support for terrorism.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
14/05/2024

Former US military intelligence official says he resigned over Gaza war

Mann said he kept quiet about his motives for resigning for months out of fear.

By REUTERS
13/05/2024

Two Americans, one Russian citizen among 20 detained in Georgia, Russia's TASS reports

Georgia's opposition had called on opponents on Sunday of the bill to stage an all-night protest outside parliament to prevent lawmakers from entering on Monday.

By REUTERS
13/05/2024

US K-12 schools saw 690% rise in antisemitism three months after October 7

Sixty-five percent of the incidents involved bullying and vandalism by students, and the remaining incidents involved anti-Israel class materials, statements or discrimination.

US President Joe Biden addresses rising levels of antisemitism at the US Capitol building in DC

Netanyahu defiant despite Biden's warning to Israel: Shakens unity in face of political rifts

US President Biden's threat to halt arms supplies to Israel amid tensions over Gaza has stirred debate in Israel, reflecting wider political divides.

By REUTERS
10/05/2024
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