Israeli citizens were lulled by the overconfidence of our leaders, who disparaged the Arab enemies who nearly surround Israel. They were convinced that Israeli brain power could overcome the jihadists. [Steve Kramer]
OpEd: Defensive Posture Insufficient; Israel Must Go on the Offensive Read More »
Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USA
“Israel does not seek to resettle Gaza but for the foreseeable future, we must retain overriding security control there to prevent the resurgence of terror to insure Gaza never again poses a threat to Israel,” he said from the rostrum of the House of Representatives as its Speaker, Republican Mike Johnson, and the Democrat who heads the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Ben Cardin, sat behind him. [Donald H. Harrison]
Netanyahu Lays Out Vision for Gaza, Broader Middle East Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Frightful Friday left me enraged and distressed. Three new events last Friday, and another the day before, added to the tensions worldwide with which our fellow Jews must deal. (Bruce S. Ticker}
OpEd: On Houthis, Russians, and Home-Grown Hoodlums Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, International, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Under the program’s terms, defendant Parnia Vafaei was required to violate no laws, perform 24 hours community service, stay 300 yards away from all international Houses in Balboa Park, have no contact with any representative of the House of Israel, and pay restitution to the City of San Diego for the cost of cleaning up the vandalism. [SDJW staff]
Woman Who Stickered House of Israel Assigned to a Diversion Program Read More »
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Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor And Combat Antisemitism, announced on Wednesday, July 17, new Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism. [Press Release]
New Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism Unveiled Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Press Release, USA
He said that he is trying to arrange for Arab governments including Egypt and Saudi Arabia to “keep the peace in Gaza without Israeli forces staying in Gaza.” [Donald H. Harrison]
Biden: No Israeli Troops in Gaza after War is Over Read More »
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Here are developments in the United States, Israel, and around the globe of interest to the Jewish community [Press Release]
AJC Global Briefing: July 8, 2024 Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Israel, Middle East, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
As co-counsel on behalf of more than 100 plaintiffs, the national office of ADL filed on Monday a U.S. federal lawsuit against Iran, Syria and North Korea to hold them responsible for their role in the largest antisemitic attack since the Holocaust. [Fabienne Perlov]
ADL Will Explain on Zoom Its Federal Lawsuit against Iran, Syria, and North Korea Read More »
International, Israel, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
On the one hand, personal resilience and morale measurements indicate that the public is becoming “accustomed” to the situation, learning to live alongside the war. But on the other hand, researchers also found a sharp decline in resilience, hope, and social unity on the national level, indicating great disappointment with the way the war is progressing. [Press Release]
Israelis Weary of the War against Hamas, Researchers Say Read More »
Israel, Middle East, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & EducationHere are American Jewish Committee’s top stories and resources of the day to help you stay informed, share the facts, and rally your networks to take action in support of Israel and against Hamas’ war crimes. [Press Release]
AJC’s July 1, 2024, Log of Jewish News Developments in U.S., Israel, and Globally Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Israel, Middle East, Press Release, USAHere are the top developments on Israel’s two military fronts, and in the U.S. battle against antisemitism, as of Monday, June 24, according to the American Jewish Committee. [Press Release]
American Jewish Committee’s Israel Update: June 24, 2024 Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Middle East, Press Release, USAWhat makes the Jews “eternal?” First of all, genetics: “A team led by geneticist Harry Ostrer of the New York University School of Medicine concludes today that all three Jewish groups—Middle Eastern, Sephardic, and Ashkenazi—share genome-wide genetic markers that distinguish them from other worldwide populations.” [Steve Kramer]
Jews are an Eternal People — So Far! Read More »
International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer
In addition to weather and sea conditions problems, JLOTS has been fraught with logistical problems, security concerns, looting of the cargo coming off the pier by desperate Palestinians. Some U.S. servicemembers have also suffered accidental injuries. [Dorian de Wind, The Moderate Voice]
U.S.-Built Pier and Causeway to Gaza Victim to Rough Weather Read More »
Dorian de Wind, Israel, Middle East, Technology, The Moderate Voice, Travel and Food, USA
Last week, more than 2,000 dedicated activists, from over 50 countries, came together in Washington, D.C., for AJC Global Forum 2024—the premier global Jewish advocacy conference. We convened to advance our mission and to send a clear message: our support for Israel is strong and enduring, our drive to defeat antisemitism is unwavering, and our commitment to protecting the Jewish people is steadfast. [Daniel Silver]
Did You Miss AJC’s Global Forum in Washington D.C.? Here’s What Happened Read More »
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