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Luke Tress

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US anti-Israel activists vow to keep up ‘the struggle’ after ceasefire news

US anti-Israel activists vow to keep up ‘the struggle’ after ceasefire news

Pro-Palestinian protest groups express relief for Gazans but vow to continue their battle until ‘liberation’

09.10.2025 20

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Band of brothers: Israeli-Americans held as spies in Egypt and Lebanon forge unique bond

Band of brothers: Israeli-Americans held as spies in Egypt and Lebanon forge unique bond

Dan Brotman, recently released from Lebanese custody, connects with Ilan Grapel, who was accused by Egypt of espionage in 2011, to create a unique...

08.10.2025 40

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‘We want to rebuild’: Kfar Aza, mourning and in limbo, marks 2 years since Oct. 7

‘We want to rebuild’: Kfar Aza, mourning and in limbo, marks 2 years since Oct. 7

Kibbutz residents gather at the local armory, where fierce fighting took place during the Hamas invasion, as they seek a path forward while hoping for...

07.10.2025 40

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UK police probe fire at mosque as possible hate crime

UK police probe fire at mosque as possible hate crime

Two suspects videoed splashing accelerant at entrance to building in Peacehaven, southern England, then setting it alight, causing damage; Board of...

06.10.2025 50

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WWE wrestling changes name of Oct. 7 ‘Invasion’ event after backlash

WWE wrestling changes name of Oct. 7 ‘Invasion’ event after backlash

Program’s title changed to ‘Showdown,’ drawing praise from Israeli Pro-Wrestling Association

06.10.2025 50

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Anti-Israel activists to ‘flood’ New York City on Oct. 7

Anti-Israel activists to ‘flood’ New York City on Oct. 7

Protesters to hold citywide rally to ‘resist for Palestine’ on anniversary of Hamas massacre

05.10.2025 10

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US public increasingly critical of Israel, with 59% opposed to government — poll

US public increasingly critical of Israel, with 59% opposed to government — poll

Pew Research Center says favorable view of Israelis has fallen by 11% since 2022; 84% of Americans say they are opposed to Hamas

03.10.2025 10

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US judge dismisses Oct. 7 victims’ $1B suit against UNRWA, ignoring DOJ’s stance

Families of around 100 victims of the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led terror assault sought damages from UN agency, claiming it aided the massacre; lawyers...

02.10.2025 10

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Orthodox Jewish groups back Cuomo for NYC mayor after Adams drops out of race

Orthodox Jewish groups back Cuomo for NYC mayor after Adams drops out of race

Community organizations in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island say they’re ‘deeply concerned’ about Mamdani’s candidacy

01.10.2025 60

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After two years of war, US public backs Palestinians over Israel for first time — poll

After two years of war, US public backs Palestinians over Israel for first time — poll

Support for Jewish state has plummeted after nearly two years of war against Hamas in Gaza, with younger voters and Democrats most hostile, survey...

30.09.2025 50

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Complaint to International Criminal Court seeks Oct. 7 genocide charges against Iran

Complaint to International Criminal Court seeks Oct. 7 genocide charges against Iran

Uncle of Shiri Bibas files charges against Tehran, alleging crimes against humanity for supporting the Hamas onslaught against Israel

29.09.2025 10

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams drops reelection bid, boosting pro-Israel Cuomo against Mamdani

NYC Mayor Eric Adams drops reelection bid, boosting pro-Israel Cuomo against Mamdani

Incumbent campaigned as a supporter of Israel and Jewish communities but polled in single digits; move narrows field ahead of November vote, draws...

29.09.2025 40

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NYC mayor thanks Netanyahu for defending the West as Mamdani accuses him of genocide

NYC mayor thanks Netanyahu for defending the West as Mamdani accuses him of genocide

Eric Adams welcomes premier in New York, despite public opinion’s turn against Israel, while likely next mayor accuses Israel of...

27.09.2025 50

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UN blacklists another 68 firms over alleged role in Israeli settlement rights abuses

UN blacklists another 68 firms over alleged role in Israeli settlement rights abuses

Database of 158 firms accused of enabling settlement activity now spans 11 countries, from construction suppliers to global travel platforms

26.09.2025 10

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‘We need closure’: Hostage families lead protest outside UN during Netanyahu speech

‘We need closure’: Hostage families lead protest outside UN during Netanyahu speech

Demonstrators call to end war and release Gaza captives, criticize government, and countries recognizing Palestinian statehood

26.09.2025 10

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Israeli anti-government protesters rally outside Netanyahu’s Manhattan hotel

Israeli anti-government protesters rally outside Netanyahu’s Manhattan hotel

Demonstrators chant for release of hostages, against Gaza war; rally scheduled for UN tomorrow at same time as anti-Zionist protest

25.09.2025 8

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Countries recognizing Palestine elide issue of refugees, a core obstacle in conflict

Countries recognizing Palestine elide issue of refugees, a core obstacle in conflict

France, the UK, Portugal silent on displaced Palestinians, despite issue’s centrality to Israeli-Palestinian impasse; Australia and Canada back...

25.09.2025 50

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US anti-Israel activist sentenced to more than 19 years for firebombing

US anti-Israel activist sentenced to more than 19 years for firebombing

Casey Goonan was inspired by Oct. 7 attack on Israel, court says; sentencing comes amid fears of increasing leftist violence in the US

24.09.2025 30

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Anti-Israel activists protest at UN after wave of Palestinian statehood recognitions

Anti-Israel activists protest at UN after wave of Palestinian statehood recognitions

Demonstrators denounce United Nations, say recognizing Palestine is an attempt to ‘fool us’ and ‘neutralize our struggle’

24.09.2025 30

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France warns mayors not to fly Palestinian flag after announcement of state recognition

French interior ministry says move would violate ‘principle of neutrality,’ after several local leaders announced intention to display...

20.09.2025 30

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Ex-hostage Naama Levy to diplomats in NY: ‘No greater crisis to work toward ending’

Former captive says time she was held in Gaza ‘will remain carved into my body and soul’; father of US-born Omer Neutra, whose body is...

20.09.2025 50

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Man charged with hate crimes for threatening NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani

Jeremy Fistel, who is Jewish, allegedly threatened far-left Israel critic with references to the IDF and Hezbollah

19.09.2025 50

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95-year-old accused of murdering Holocaust survivor in NYC nursing home

Galina Smirnova allegedly beat her roommate Nina Kravtsov to death with a wheelchair foot pedal

18.09.2025 20

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US judge orders deportation of Columbia University anti-Israel protest leader Khalil

Activist decries ruling by ‘kangaroo immigration court’ as his legal team contests judge’s plan to deport him to Algeria or Syria

18.09.2025 60

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Podcasts, going off-script, now fertile ground for antisemitic sophistry, critics warn

As long-form podcasts and other types of alternative media bring Holocaust denial and anti-Zionist revisionism to fresh audiences, a newcomer to the...

18.09.2025 70

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Man who attacked Jews in NYC becomes cause célèbre for anti-Israel activists

National Students for Justice in Palestine, other leading protest groups rally behind Tarek Bazrouk, who pleaded guilty to antisemitic assaults

18.09.2025 60

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US House passes bill to identify Jewish American soldiers buried under crosses

Bipartisan legislation will allow families to request gravestone change to Star of David so that veterans will ‘have their heritage properly...

18.09.2025 10

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US Jewish security officials call on community to take lessons from Kirk killing

Assassination is a reminder of the need for defense at communal events, reflects worsening political climate in US that can affect Jews, experts say

17.09.2025 20

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In tone shift, pro-Israel NYC mayoral candidate Cuomo says Gaza ‘carnage’ must end

Ex-governor pans ‘horrific’ war as he seeks to catch up to Israel-critic Mamdani before subsequently clarifying that he remains...

16.09.2025 60

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21 US state AGs back lawsuit filed by Oct. 7 victims against NYC anti-Israel activists

Attorneys general say NYC, Columbia protesters illegally provided propaganda support for Hamas; defendants decry attempt to chill free speech

15.09.2025 10

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New York governor endorses Mamdani for mayor, saying they discussed antisemitism

Kathy Hochul says she ‘discussed the need to combat the rise of antisemitism urgently’ with likely next mayor of the city, a harsh critic...

15.09.2025 70

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Most Americans, including MAGA supporters, oppose Israeli annexation of West Bank — poll

Survey by progressive Alliance for Middle East Peace finds broad support for a deal that would establish a Palestinian state alongside Israeli...

12.09.2025 60

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Columbia, Barnard college rank last in US campus free speech survey

Epicenters of anti-Israel activism flagged for incidents such as disrupting Israeli professor’s class, crackdown on student activists

11.09.2025 10

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UMass Amherst rejects BDS at academic conference

Flagship university of Massachusetts public system says Israel boycott at gathering hosted by feminist German scholar group violates...

10.09.2025 30

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NYC voters favor Mamdani’s campaign rhetoric on Israeli-Palestinian conflict — poll

Survey says 46% of likely voters believe the harsh Israel critic handled the Middle East issue best during the primary campaign

10.09.2025 60

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US Jewish security group warns firearms in synagogues need strict oversight

Secure Community Network issues report saying that if a congregation allows guns for security, there must be an organized program with law enforcement...

09.09.2025 40

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US pro-Israel Christian groups sue UN’s Albanese over ‘malicious lies’

Federal court lawsuit alleging defamation says UN rapporteur for the Palestinians accused nonprofits of complicity in war crimes, crimes against...

09.09.2025 70

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Genocide experts demand ‘scholars’ group rescind accusation against Israel

More than 170 professionals demand International Genocide Scholars Association walk back inflammatory charge, accusing group of playing politics in...

06.09.2025 60

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US House committee probes far-left anti-Israel group for alleged China links

Pressure on the People’s Forum, and the Palestinian Youth Movement, comes amid push to crack down on wide-ranging activist network; socialist...

06.09.2025 80

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Paramount said prepping to buy Free Press for $100m, give Bari Weiss senior role at CBS

Ex-NYT editor, known for criticizing far-left, reportedly sought for news role after media giant’s $8 billion merger with Skydance; neither side...

05.09.2025 60

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Pro-Israel activists join genocide scholars group, highlighting open entry for non-experts

After International Association of Genocide Scholars passes anti-Israel resolution, critics using names of ‘Adolf Hitler’ and Star Wars...

04.09.2025 70

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Critics accused of quietly rewriting meaning of genocide to fling charges at Israel

Israel advocates say groups have broadened definitions of crimes against humanity to encompass Jewish state’s actions, but others maintain...

03.09.2025 60

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Cheers for Hamas, calls to ‘take out’ opponents at US pro-Palestinian conference

People’s Forum for Palestine brings together prominent activists from around North America who urge disrupting F-35 supply chains, working for...

02.09.2025 10

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Genocide scholar says group pushed through Israel condemnation without debate

Researcher Sara Brown charges International Association of Genocide Scholars with lack of transparency; group says vote was held in accordance with...

02.09.2025 70

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New York Jewish man files $1 million libel suit against Al Jazeera

Abraham Hamra says Qatar-based media network falsely reported that he had been paid by the Israeli government to visit aid sites in Gaza

31.08.2025 50

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New York City Jewish educators say they’re leaving teacher union due to antisemitism

Public school employees say ‘culture of antisemitism has taken root’ in system, with dozens ditching the United Federation of Teachers in...

29.08.2025 10

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Videos linked to Minneapolis shooting suspect show antisemitic, anti-Israel messages

Alleged shooter posted videos showing weapons with the slogans ‘burn Israel,’ ‘6 million wasn’t enough’ and references...

28.08.2025 80

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Protesters occupy Microsoft’s office, demand it cut ties with Israel; 7 arrested

Protesting Israel’s use of the Azure cloud computing software, anti-Israel activist group called No Azure for Apartheid also demands US tech...

27.08.2025 10

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Most Americans believe there is famine in Gaza, but blame Hamas — poll

Democrats split, while Republicans hold terror group responsible for crisis; majority supports providing offensive and defensive weapons assistance

27.08.2025 10

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NY governor mandates campus civil rights supervisors to combat antisemitism

Hochul signs bill sponsored by American-Israeli lawmaker and backed by Jewish groups that will require campuses to appoint Title VI coordinators

26.08.2025 10

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