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Congressional Republicans seek to impose sanctions on the Palestinian government over its support for imprisoned terrorists, countering the White House's embrace of the Hamas-supporting Palestinian Authority.
President Joe Biden explains his decision to withdraw from the race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris in a slurred primetime address. He vows to continue pursuing his agenda and promises to cure cancer in the remaining months of his term.
Anti-Israel protesters burn American flag and raise Palestinian flag in Washington, D.C., as they clash with law enforcement and call for armed resistance during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress.
Benjamin Netanyahu praised UNC fraternity brothers for defending the American flag, while left-wing activists cheered Hamas and burned the flag in Washington D.C.
The Biden-Harris administration failed to produce a congressionally mandated report on Iranian human rights abuses, raising concerns about the US's unwillingness to confront Tehran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells Congress that Israel's war is America's war and that their enemies are the same.
GOP senators criticize Kamala Harris for skipping Netanyahu's congressional address, calling it 'disgraceful' and a dereliction of her role as vice president.
Democratic Rep. Madeleine Dean met with the Council on American-Islamic Relations before boycotting Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress. CAIR takes credit for her decision.
Reps. Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib accuse Congress of celebrating genocide by hosting Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a joint session. At least 80 Democrats are expected to boycott Netanyahu's speech.
The Palestinian government will pay $16.4 million a month to imprisoned terrorists and their families, including nearly 900 Gaza-based fighters captured by Israeli forces in the wake of Hamas's Oct. 7 terror attack, a watchdog group found.
Sen. Ted Cruz claims that the suicide drones used in the Tel Aviv attack were constructed with American components, highlighting gaps in U.S. sanctions on Iran.
Anti-Israel radicals are hopeful that Kamala Harris will adopt more hardline policies toward Israel, given her public opposition to Israel's war on Hamas and support for anti-Israel protesters. However, her stance on Israel is generating concerns in the Jewish political world.
Columbia University is hiring a crisis communications assistant to manage fallout from an anti-Semitism scandal. The university recently reassigned three deans and lost a $200 million pledged donation due to concerns about its response to the issue.
The Washington Post received criticism for shaming an Israeli-American couple for not discussing Israel's assault on Gaza when raising awareness about their son's imprisonment by Hamas.
Iran's new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has pledged allegiance to terrorists and seeks closer ties with Russia and China, despite being portrayed as a 'reformist' in Western media.
House speaker Mike Johnson vows to arrest anti-Israel congressional officials who disrupt or boycott Netanyahu's floor speech. GOP claims to be the only true pro-Israel party and seeks increased support from Jewish voters.
Former Rep. Mondaire Jones (D., N.Y) rebuked party leaders' calls for unity following Saturday's assassination attempt and vowed to continue calling former president Donald Trump and his vice presidential nominee, Sen. J.D. Vance (R., Ohio), 'threats to democracy.'
Families of American hostages held by Hamas appealed for help at the Republican National Convention, urging the Biden administration to move a hostage deal forward. Hamas continues to hold over 100 hostages, including 8 Americans, and the families have received support from Republican lawmakers. The Neutra family is scheduled to speak at the RNC, calling for both parties to work together to bring the hostages home.
The executive director of CAIR suggests that Israel may be behind a suspected Iranian plot to assassinate former president Donald Trump. This raises questions for members of the 'Squad' who have faced criticism for their anti-Israel views.
The New York Times profiled Arab-American activists in Michigan who are angry with President Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war, but failed to mention their support for Hamas or calls for the destruction of Israel.
Rep. Cori Bush embraces anti-Israel group as her electoral prospects decline, drawing criticism from local rabbis.
House Republicans criticize Harvard's anti-Semitism task force for releasing inadequate recommendations and urge the university to take concrete steps to address rising anti-Semitism on campus.
A Jewish man in Washington, D.C., was attacked by a suspect who had been released on cashless bail after fighting with Capitol Police. The victim blames the city's criminal justice policies and is calling attention to the dangers faced by the Jewish community.
Missouri congresswoman Cori Bush has paid her husband over $150,000 in campaign funds, and faces scrutiny for her private security spending and employment of an anti-Semitic spiritual guru.
Left-wing protesters preview plans to protest the DNC in Chicago, expressing support for Palestine and criticizing U.S. aid to Israel.
'Wide Awake: The Forgotten Force That Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War' by Jon Grinspan is a historical book that explores the rise of the Wide Awakes, a group that emerged in the 1860s as a response to the divisive politics of the time.
Rep. Cori Bush says her constituents want Biden out of the race, but she defended him earlier.
President Biden's press conference at the NATO summit has highlighted the Democratic Party's dilemma over his candidacy for the 2024 presidential race, playing into the hands of former President Trump. The Democrats are faced with a no-win scenario: stick with Biden and risk defeat to Trump, or move against him and face uncertainty with an untested candidate.
Iran is accelerating its nuclear program and can produce multiple nuclear weapons within days, prompting calls for a comprehensive response from US policymakers.
Columbia University will reassign three deans involved in a texting scandal on anti-Semitism, while allowing the most senior administrator to remain in his post.
The Biden administration's grant program gives preferential treatment to houses of worship in disadvantaged communities to protect against terrorist attacks.
A U.S. district court has rejected the Biden administration's bid to dismiss a lawsuit alleging it engaged in an 'illegal and dangerous' $1.5 billion terrorism subsidy program for the Palestinians.
Rep. André Carson will speak at a convention featuring imams with controversial views, including Holocaust denial and support for terrorism.
Sen. Bob Casey praised a pro-Hamas activist group official who attacked his colleague John Fetterman for meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
'Squad' member Rep. Jamaal Bowman alleges that a 'super PAC of dark money' influenced voters against him in his primary campaign against George Latimer. He accused the American Israel Public Affairs Committee of being the 'super PAC of dark money' and criticized some Democrats for aligning with 'radical, racist, right-wing Republicans.'
Washington Post reporter Taylor Lorenz pushed a false claim that a Los Angeles synagogue was auctioning off Palestinian land, leading to violent, anti-Semitic protests. The false allegations appear to have originated from radical anti-Israel groups. Lorenz reposted multiple comments defending the synagogue protesters and slamming the media for not giving the allegations oxygen. The Washington Post has faced allegations of anti-Israel bias in its journalism.
Columbia Middle Eastern Studies Chair Gil Hochberg defends Columbia College dean Josef Sorett in a social media post amid a texting scandal involving anti-Semitic messages.
Columbia College dean Josef Sorett called the police on a reporter who visited his residence to ask about his involvement in a series of text messages mocking Jewish students and officials.
Jamaal Bowman spent tens of thousands of dollars on anti-Israel staffers during his primary campaign against George Latimer, according to campaign finance disclosures. He hired staff from 'End the Occupation' and political consultant Robert Akleh, who has a history of anti-Israel posts. Bowman is currently trailing in the polls against Latimer.
Columbia College dean Josef Sorett faces backlash for statement on disparaging text messages about Jewish life on campus exchanged by university administrators.
The International Women's Media Foundation has revoked an award given to Maha Hussaini, a Gaza-based freelance writer, after her support for Hamas and anti-Semitic statements were revealed.
A Columbia University graduate and donor took pictures of deans texting derogatory comments about Jews during a panel on anti-Semitism, calling for action against anti-Semitism at the university.
The International Women's Media Foundation plans to honor a Hamas supporter who posted anti-Semitic cartoons on social media with a 'Courage in Journalism' award. The decision has raised concerns about the organization's judgment and values.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticizes the Biden administration for withholding weapons and ammunition from Israel in its fight against Hamas, calling it 'inconceivable'.
Rabbis are urging Chuck Schumer to pass legislation to combat anti-Semitism and criticize his comments about Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The IDF has destroyed two of Hamas's battalions in Rafah and expects to have full control of the city by the end of June. Battles with the remaining two battalions are underway. This comes after Hamas rejected a U.N.-backed ceasefire proposal and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved his war cabinet.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is using a George Soros-funded nonprofit with radical staff members to support her crackdown on private equity. The staff members have defended Hamas and promoted calls for Israel's destruction.
Jewish students at Columbia University say that recent disparaging text messages exchanged by administrators reflect an indifference toward anti-Semitism and have fostered a hostile campus climate. The students claim that the messages, which included mocking remarks and vomit emojis, demonstrate a lack of action by the administration to address anti-Semitism. The texts have left Jewish students feeling pessimistic about the future campus climate at Columbia.
The University of Minnesota has withdrawn its offer to an anti-Israel scholar to lead its Holocaust center, but he may still join the school as a faculty member.
UCLA has not apologized to the campus rabbi who was assaulted by anti-Israel protesters. The incident was filmed and live-streamed, and the university has faced criticism for its handling of protests.
Hamas official admits uncertainty about the fate of hostages taken from Israel, as Israeli intelligence estimates around 100 living hostages in Gaza.
Columbia University dean changes profile picture after controversial texts about anti-Semitism
Administrators at Columbia University were caught exchanging hostile and dismissive text messages during a panel discussion on Jewish life on campus, raising concerns about the school's ability to combat anti-Semitism.
A Harvard law student charged with accosting an Israeli classmate has been hired as an immigration law clerk in Washington, D.C.'s public defender's office.
An American nonprofit with ties to the Iranian regime and Al Jazeera has published the writings of a Hamas affiliate who held three Israelis hostage.
The University of Minnesota is facing criticism for appointing a professor who accused Israel of genocide to lead its Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies.
The UN Security Council has backed President Joe Biden's proposal for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Pro-Hamas protesters vandalized property and clashed with law enforcement during a demonstration outside the White House, but no arrests were made, according to authorities. The White House condemned Hamas and affirmed the right to peaceful assembly.
Israeli forces rescue four hostages held by Hamas in Gaza raid, while at least 93 Palestinians are killed in airstrikes. One Israeli soldier killed during the operation.
New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman expressed his support for a left-wing group that excused the anti-Israel airman who lit himself on fire to protest President Joe Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
The Hamas-run health agency in Gaza has been found to have exaggerated the number of civilian deaths in the region, according to an analysis by the Associated Press.
Left-wing commentator Briahna Joy Gray has been fired from The Hill after dismissing claims of sexual violence by Hamas against Israeli hostages.
A Columbia Law Review article that argues Jews 'capitalized on the Holocaust to create a powerful narrative that monopolizes victimhood' was subject to an atypical editing process that excluded Jewish students, according to sources familiar with the process.
Left-wing political commentator Briahna Joy Gray has faced criticism for attacking Israel and promoting Hamas propaganda. Social media users have highlighted controversial remarks she made during a panel discussion in Brooklyn.
Columbia University settles lawsuit with Jewish student over unsafe environment, agreeing to provide walking escorts and designate a Safe Passage Liaison.
The IDF confirms the death of four hostages in Hamas captivity. Hamas still holds about 80 living hostages, with another 43 believed to be dead.
Americans honor fraternity brothers who defended the flag, raising over $500,000 for an upcoming 'epic rager' called Flagstock 2024, to take place on Labor Day.
TikTok executives will speak at a conference organized by anti-Israel group 7amleh, raising concerns about the platform's stance on anti-Semitic content.
Congress initiates probe into anti-Semitism at 10 colleges and threatens federal funding due to failure to address rising Jew hatred and anti-Israel protests on campus.
Israeli forces have entered central Rafah in south Gaza, targeting the last major stronghold of Hamas. They have discovered weapons caches and tunnel shafts, as they continue their offensive to dismantle militant combat units.
Jewish groups are calling for the resignation of Northwestern University president Michael Schill over his failure to protect Jewish students amidst rising anti-Semitism on campus.
Israel's Mossad claims that Iran has directed terrorist attacks against Israeli embassies in Europe. Two Iranian-backed criminal groups, Foxtrot and Rumba, allegedly targeted the Israeli embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.
Yale University appoints Maurie McInnis as its next president, who faced criticism for using police to disperse student protesters at Stony Brook University.
The IDF has destroyed a massive Hamas tunnel near the Rafah crossing, dealing a significant blow to the terrorist group.
The co-chair of Harvard's Islamophobia task force signed a statement supporting the 'Palestinian liberation struggle' and criticizing Israel as an 'apartheid regime.' The task force will release policy recommendations in a public report this fall.
'I Never Did Like Politics: How Fiorello La Guardia Became America's Mayor and Why He Still Matters' by Terry Golway is a short and lively new book that introduces readers to the life and career of Fiorello La Guardia, who is widely considered one of New York City's greatest mayors.
Rep. Brian Mast has asked the State Department to provide records of its communication with radical pro-Hamas groups that have funded anti-Semitic protests on college campuses.
The Biden administration is using a pier system built off the coast of Gaza to channel aid through UNRWA, a Hamas-linked organization, but is not disclosing the extent of UNRWA's involvement.
Harvard College has sanctioned two Rhodes Scholarship recipients for participating in an illegal anti-Israel encampment on campus, preventing them from graduating this month.
The Biden administration has sent condolences to Iran following a helicopter crash that killed its hardline president and foreign minister.
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