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Luke Tress

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Jewish political organizers grapple with fallout from Mamdani’s NYC primary victory

Jewish political organizers grapple with fallout from Mamdani’s NYC primary victory

Implications of Israel critic’s upset victory remain unclear as activists work to navigate turmoil after his stunning victory over the pro-Israel...

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Do Zohran Mamdani’s opponents have a path to defeating him in NYC mayoral election?

Do Zohran Mamdani’s opponents have a path to defeating him in NYC mayoral election?

The far-left critic of Israel will be the heavy favorite in November vote, which could end up as a 5-way race if Cuomo runs as an independent after...

26.06.2025 50

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After NYC primary upset, anti-Israel activist Mamdani vows not to ‘abandon my beliefs’

After NYC primary upset, anti-Israel activist Mamdani vows not to ‘abandon my beliefs’

Beating Cuomo in Democratic mayoral primary, ‘globalize the intifada’ advocate who’d arrest Netanyahu says he’ll work to ‘understand the...

25.06.2025 10

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In stunning defeat, Cuomo concedes to anti-Israel Mamdani in NYC mayoral primary

In stunning defeat, Cuomo concedes to anti-Israel Mamdani in NYC mayoral primary

‘He deserved it. He won’: Former governor, who leaned into Jewish vote during campaign, acknowledges defeat to socialist opponent

25.06.2025 50

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Freed hostage Edan Alexander given jubilant welcome as he returns home to New Jersey

Freed hostage Edan Alexander given jubilant welcome as he returns home to New Jersey

IDF soldier who Hamas released from captivity last month as gesture to Trump is welcomed by crowd of hundreds in his hometown of Tenafly

20.06.2025 70

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NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani compares Intifada to Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, drawing fire

NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani compares Intifada to Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, drawing fire

US Holocaust Memorial Museum says comparing calls to ‘globalize the Intifada’ to Jewish rebellion during World War II is...

18.06.2025 10

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Jewish voter campaign seeks ‘generational shift’ as it hits streets for NYC primary

Jewish voter campaign seeks ‘generational shift’ as it hits streets for NYC primary

Ahead of June 14 early voting, Jewish Voters Unite canvasses kosher markets, delis, pizzerias, senior centers to rally voters in tight mayoral...

13.06.2025 30

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US anti-Israel activists throw their weight behind Los Angeles immigration protests

Protest groups urge followers to join demonstrations, link Immigration and Customs Enforcement to Israel: ‘This is a global infrastructure of state...

11.06.2025 70

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NYC mayoral candidates draw battle lines on Israel and antisemitism as primary nears

Centrist frontrunner Andrew Cuomo nabs Orthodox backing; polls show anti-Zionist Zohran Mamdani surging ahead of progressive Jewish city official Brad...

10.06.2025 50

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Mayor orders New York City to use IHRA definition of antisemitism

Eric Adams signs executive order recognizing framework that covers some forms of Israel criticism, part of broader effort to combat widespread...

10.06.2025 60

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Undeterred by Colorado attack, several hundred rally for hostages in NYC

More activists than usual attend the weekly rally in wake of Boulder firebombing; ‘We will not be stopped by hate,’ organizer tells crowd

09.06.2025 30

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Israelis keep applying to top US universities amid Trump visa crackdown, advisers say

Consultants for Israeli applicants to American colleges say campus protests, immigration restrictions have scrambled application process, but students...

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France opens ‘complicity in genocide’ probes over blocked Gaza aid

Officials probe French members of hardline Israeli groups that blocked aid trucks; Separate investigation into IDF conduct opened after strike kills...

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NYC mayoral candidate Cuomo secures coveted Hasidic endorsement ahead of primary

Former governor overcomes tensions with Orthodox community due to his COVID policies as governor, as Jews worry about election of far-left Israel...

07.06.2025 70

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After attacks, US feds warn of ‘elevated threat’ to Israeli and Jewish communities

Following Washington shooting and Colorado firebombing, FBI and Department of Homeland Security warn of danger posed by violent extremists and foreign...

07.06.2025 70

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Support for Israel strongest in Kenya and Nigeria, survey of 24 countries finds

Pew Research Center shows that some areas have seen a significant swing against Israel in recent years, Netanyahu’s favorability is low across the...

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NYC mayoral candidates spar over Israel’s right to exist as Jewish state in 1st debate

Far-left Zohran Mamdani, polling second, refrains from acknowledging a Jewish Israel, drawing fire from frontrunner Andrew Cuomo

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Ireland’s Trinity College severs ties with Israel over Gaza war

University board announces divestment from Israeli firms, colleges; decision taken in step with recommendations of a task force, formed after anti-...

04.06.2025 20

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Family of slain Israel embassy staffer speaks out against activists supporting attack

In first public remarks since killing, family says Sarah Milgrim – who was killed along with her partner Yaron Lischinsky after Gaza aid event –...

04.06.2025 40

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Colorado suspect disguised himself as a gardener to approach victims – police

Mohamed Soliman says he carried out firebombing to avenge ‘his people’ and hoped to die during the attack; Jewish community announces vigil and...

04.06.2025 70

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With attacks in Washington and Colorado, the global intifada lands in America

Unlike antisemitic killings in Pittsburgh, New Jersey and elsewhere, these assaults appear to be an outgrowth of a protest movement where violence...

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Trump pins Boulder attack on Biden border policy after suspect named as illegal alien

US president does not mention Israel or antisemitism in statement on firebombing that injured 12; US ambassador to Israel ties incident to coverage of...

03.06.2025 60

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Colorado suspect planned attack for a year, wanted to ‘kill all Zionist people’ — FBI

Three severely hurt in firebombing; man held on $10 million dollar bond is set to appear in court Monday afternoon; alleged attacker is an Egyptian...

02.06.2025 30

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Several wounded in firebomb attack on rally for Israeli hostages in Colorado

FBI calls incident in Boulder a ‘targeted terror attack’; footage shows man screaming ‘End Zionists at scene’; comes less than 2 weeks after...

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NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani declared he’s anti-Zionist at 2021 protest, video shows

Clip shows socialist in 2nd place ahead of primary rejecting Jewish sovereignty in Israel, insisting anti-Zionism isn’t antisemitic, amid questions...

30.05.2025 40

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After shooting, US Jewish security leaders urge vigilance amid threat of copycats

Killings in Washington could inspire other attacks, experts warn, as murders bring threat of far-left violence into focus

23.05.2025 30

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Jews in Washington voice their sorrow, fear and anger after deadly shooting

Mourners seeking connection gather at the killing site at capital’s Jewish museum, sing and pray at vigil outside White House

23.05.2025 60

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Washington shooting suspect charged with murder, told police he ‘did it for Gaza’

Elias Rodriguez shot victims in the back at close range, court documents say; FBI investigating his apparent writings and far-left political...

23.05.2025 50

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Two Israeli Embassy staffers killed in shooting attack at Washington, DC, Jewish Museum

Embassy official says victims were a couple about to get engaged; shooter yelled ‘free Palestine’ as he was arrested; Trump:...

22.05.2025 200

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Killings in Washington follow series of attempted terror attacks against US Jews

Murder of Israeli embassy staffers appears to be first instance of deadly terror against Jews in US since 2019, but there have been repeated attempts,...

22.05.2025 40

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Columbia U president backs international students amid protests at commencement

Claire Shipman acknowledges detained anti-Israel protester Mahmoud Khalil, says democratic norms ‘cannot be taken for granted,’ as some...

22.05.2025 10

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New York City mayor announces business council to build economic ties with Israel

Eric Adams and Economy Minister Nir Barkat launch New York City-Israel Economic Council to support Israeli businesses, technological collaboration

20.05.2025 20

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50,000 march in NYC’s annual Israel parade centered on the plight of the hostages

Israel Day on 5th, a significant yearly celebration for the region’s Jewish community, features ex-captives and state’s political...

19.05.2025 70

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Ben of Ben & Jerry’s arrested for interrupting US Senate hearing to protest Israel

Co-founder of ice cream brand yells during health committee hearing that Congress is ‘killing poor kids in Gaza by buying bombs, and paying for it...

16.05.2025 40

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Former Gaza hostages to march in annual Israel parade in New York City

Israel Day on 5th, a massive show of support for the Jewish state, will take place in the center of Manhattan on Sunday

15.05.2025 30

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NYC mayoral frontrunner Cuomo calls vote a ‘litmus test’ on far-left foes of Israel

Former governor makes combating antisemitism a focus of campaign in visits to synagogues, frames next month’s primary as a choice between the...

15.05.2025 30

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New York City mayor opens new task force aimed at combating antisemitism

Eric Adams cites need for ‘decisive action’ as he announces Office to Combat Antisemitism, 1st of its kind in a major US city, amid upsurge in...

13.05.2025 20

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In Edan Alexander’s New Jersey hometown, crowd celebrates joy of his release

‘We just can’t wait for him to come home’: Hundreds gather in Tenafly to watch news broadcast about local hostage’s release from Hamas captivity...

12.05.2025 10

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Columbia suspends more than 65 students for anti-Israel library takeover

Activists put on interim suspension while university probes raucous demonstration; dozens also barred from campus, including alumni

10.05.2025 60

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New York passes law backed by Jewish groups to crack down on masked crime

Legislation establishes offense of ‘evading arrest by concealment of identity,’ a watered-down version of proposals aimed at combating upsurge in...

10.05.2025 10

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US judge says there’s reason to believe US-based media nonprofit aided Hamas

Lawsuit filed by former hostages makes ‘plausible claim’ that Palestine Chronicle, whose employee held the Israelis captive, aided in their kidnapping

09.05.2025 40

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Upstate NY legal dispute underlines ongoing Hasidic community growing pains

New York attorney general backs federal intervention over allegations that town of Forestburgh blocked Jewish development; town rejects...

08.05.2025 40

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Columbia University anti-Israel activists reignite protests with library takeover

Demonstrators call for an ‘intifada revolution,’ disrupting studies before finals week, as the Ivy league school grapples with pressure from Trump...

08.05.2025 30

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In first, US Jewish security outfit opens boot camp for volunteer synagogue guards

New Community Security Service facility drills trainees in surveillance, intel, threat response and Krav Maga, as Jews build out defense array to...

07.05.2025 80

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Anti-Israel singer Kehlani has NYC concert nixed after pressure from mayor’s office

Parks foundation cites ‘security concerns,’ after city threatens to pull license if singer performs in Central Park; anti-Israel demonstrators...

06.05.2025 20

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Official: Lebanese army has dismantled over 90% of Hezbollah infrastructure near border

Iran-backed terror group has withdrawn north of the Litani River without fight, security official claims, as President Aoun says full deployment...

01.05.2025 20

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Maryland rabbis, local Jews reject Jewish Voice for Peace convention in Baltimore

US Jewish community leaders push back against anti-Zionist group’s annual gathering, saying activists support terror and ‘undermine the very...

01.05.2025 30

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Crown Heights protest dredges up specter of 1991 race riots, but local environment has changed

Rhetoric ahead of Monday’s Brooklyn protest leant into racial tensions, echoing past pogrom in neighborhood, but this time demonstration fizzled

30.04.2025 50

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Long-awaited Harvard antisemitism report shows intense campus hostility to Jews, Israelis

University’s president apologizes as task force urges reforms to admissions, curriculum, research and bias training; ‘being Jewish was largely...

30.04.2025 100

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Tensions boil in Brooklyn after clashes outside synagogue, threats to Jewish community

Anti-Israel activists threaten local community ahead of protest that comes in response to video of Jews pursuing woman down street at scene of...

29.04.2025 40

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