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US exploring limited easing of sanctions on Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler

The US Treasury imposed sanctions on Gertler in 2017 and 2018, accusing him of leveraging his friendship with former Congo President Joseph Kabila to secure lucrative mining deals.

By REUTERS
17/05/2024

Harvard's lack of action on antisemitism exposed by Congressional Committee

The Orthodox Union has called upon the US Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights to promptly conclude its investigation under Title VI.

Jewish House Dems decry Republican bill that forces delivery of suspended Israel aid

The legislation “imperils our diplomats” who are working to secure a hostage deal because it threatens to block military and national security funds, rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said.

Netanyahu doubles down on Rafah, after Gallant, US critique

In Manama, the Arab League met to voice its opposition not just not the Rafah operation but to the war itself, calling for an immediate ceasefire and the full withdrawal of Israeli forces.

CUNY college cancels Israeli Memorial Day event due to protests

A Kingsborough spokesperson confirmed the event had been canceled due to protests “out of an abundance of caution to ensure safety and appropriate access to campus for our students, faculty, staff."

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
16/05/2024

Middle school teacher who showed photo of ‘cute’ baby Hitler under investigation in Connecticut

The incidents are the latest in a string of grade-school lessons on the Holocaust that have invited students to evince sympathy for the Nazis.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
16/05/2024

Netanyahu compares protests in Israel to pro-Palestinian protests in US

The prime minister insisted that he has "vast support" from the Israeli public.

 Humanitarian aid for Gaza is loaded onto platform in Larnaca, March 9, 2024

US built floating pier off Gaza could be operational in ‘days’

The pier was completed last week, and USAID Response Director says that in the coming day, they expect it to be affixed to the shore, and aid can then flow.

Wing of Trump's Boeing plane hit a corporate jet at West Palm Beach airport, source says

Trump purchased his $100 million Boeing 757 in 2010 and includes gold plated accents, two private guest rooms, three bathrooms, dining and conference areas and an extensive entertainment system.

By REUTERS
15/05/2024

Remembering the unsung American and Canadians heroes in Israel

Since 1967, the Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel has held an annual ceremony to recognize fallen Israeli soldiers from North America.

By FELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE
14/05/2024
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