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Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Lori Lowenthal Marcus is a contributor to the JewishPress.com. A graduate of Harvard Law School, she previously practiced First Amendment law and taught in Philadelphia-area graduate and law schools. You can reach her by email: Lori@JewishPressOnline.com

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Israel / US / Politics / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Islamists / Intifada

BiPartisan US House Comm. Squarely Points at PA as Source of Incitement

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously approved a resolution condemning the PA's anti-Israel incitement.

Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs

Report: US Spied on Israel, Prepared to Destroy Israeli Bombers to Protect Iran

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

US moved carriers into the region to prevent Israeli craft from attacking suspected Iranian nuclear plant.

US / News Briefs / Iraq / ISIS

1 American Killed in Effort to Rescue Iraqi ISIS Hostages

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

First American fatality in Iraq since U.S. withdrawal in joint U.S.-Kurd rescue operation of ISIS prisoners.

US / Politics / News Briefs

Paul Ryan Set to be Next Speaker of the House

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Paul Ryan overcame the final hurdle in his path to become next Speaker of the House of Representatives.

IDF & Security / US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / The Temple Mount / Intifada

Finally! State Dept Learns How to Cope With Anti-Israel Reporters

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

State Dept. Spokesperson stayed on message, wasn't bullied into uttering calumnies against Israel.

US / Iran / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Adoption of Nuclear Iran Deal Which 'Removes all Bans' Against Iran is Announced

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Adoption Day of Nuclear Iran Deal: "all economic and financial bans against Iran" will be removed.

Global / Iran / News Briefs

Iran Warning it Will Cease Implementing Deal if Threats Continue

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament threatens that Iran will cease implementing agreement if West threatens it.

Jewish / NY / Politics / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

Physical Attacks Taking Place in Israel, Verbal Ones in Westchester, NY

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Vilifiers of Israel will be inside the Greenburgh Town Hall, Israel supporters will be outside Mon, Oct. 19.

Terrorism / Israel / US / News Briefs

Cruz: Kerry Should Disavow Offensive Falsehoods Against Israel or Resign

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Cruz called on Kerry and his spokesperson to either revoke offensive and wrong-headed criticism of Israel or resign.

IDF & Security / US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / The Temple Mount / Intifada

Terror, Shmerror, State Dept Only Cares About Two State Holy Grail

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

State Dept. is equally unhappy with Israelis and Palestinian Arabs for the violence - it interferes with the path to the beloved Two State Holy Grail.

Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Intifada

Israeli Government's Latest Responses to Terror Wave

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Israeli government announced new security measures in response to increase in terrorism.

Israel / US / UK / Iran / News Briefs / France / United Nations (UN) / Germany / Russia / China

BOMBSHELL: 'West Falsely Claims Iran Parliament Approved JCPOA'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Iranian parliament approved document very different from the JCPOA - it calls for ending sanctions and ending Israel's nuke program.

Syria / US / News Briefs / Turkey / Russia / ISIS

Russian Jets Intimidating US Aircraft Over Syria

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Russia is throwing its weight around in the Middle East and no one seems prepared to intervene.

US / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

Howard Stern Slams Roger Waters for Hatred of Israel

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Howard Stern tells off Roger Waters for attacking Israel.

Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / The Temple Mount / Intifada

UPDATE: Arab Video Encourages Murder of Jews in Old City

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

As the Arab Palestinians continue to encourage the murder of Jews in the Old City, others call for all to "maintain calm."

US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Intifada

Solidarity Suggestion for Diaspora: Alter Simchat Torah Celebrations

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Rabbi Weitzmann said during the dark 1940's: "you cannot celebrate at a time when other Jews are dying."

Israel / US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Intifada

US State Dept. Condemns Terrorist Attack on Henkins

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

US State Dept. condemns shooting attack "which resulted in the deaths" of the Henkins.

Israel / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Intifada

Netanyahu Responds to Henkin Murders

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Bibi said the Henkin murderers knew they were murdering a mother and a father.

US / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

13 Dead, 20 Wounded in Oregon Community College Shooting

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

More than a dozen students shot to death on small community college in Oregon.

Israel / US / Politics / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN)

Middle East Quartet Hits Only Flat Notes

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The Middle East Quartet does not realize its notes are flat and reveal how tone-deaf are its members.

US / Politics / News Briefs

US Government Shutdown Averted

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

No shutdown: U.S. Government will be funded through Dec. 11.

US / Iran / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Kerry Plays Pollyanna to Zarif's Machiavelli

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Kerry and Zarif hold joint press conference - Kerry eager to please and Zarif solely focused on the prize.

IDF & Security / Syria / US / Iran / News Briefs

Israel and Russia Create Joint Military Working Group on Syria

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Russia and Israel create coordinating group to avoid mishaps in the region.

US / Politics / UK / Iran / News Briefs / France / United Nations (UN) / Germany / Russia / China

US Admin Claims 'No Self Inspections,' But Iran Alone Chooses Samples to Inspect

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

US Iran Deal supporters are fine with Iran, without any oversight, choosing own samples for analysis

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Intifada

Attempted Murder on Road to Jerusalem

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Arab Palestinian tweets disappointment Israeli mother and infant weren't killed by rock attack.

US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

The 'Iran Deal' Was Not Signed by Iran or Anyone Else

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Neither Iran nor any other party has signed the 'Iran Deal.' There is no enforceable agreement.

Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Gaza Rocket Hits Sderot Just After Shabbat Begins

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Rocket from Gaza hits Sderot residential area as Shabbat began.

Israel / US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

Senate Dems Vote Against Protecting Israel and Rescuing American Hostages from Iran

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The Senate blocked a vote to strengthen the Iran deal which would protect Israel and release American hostages from Iran.

US / Iran / News Briefs / Islamists

New Shudders: Guess What Else Team Kerry Gave Away?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Ballistic missiles testing not banned by JCPOA and snapback sanctions relief to be given to Russia, China and Europe.

US / Politics / News Briefs

CIA Docs Show Oswald Met with Soviets Before JFK Murder

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Oswald went to the Soviet Embassy in Mexico just prior to murdering JFK, a newly declassified document reveals.

News Briefs / Europe / Boycott / BDS

Iceland Capital's Israel Boycott is Flagrant Violation of WTO Treaty

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Reykjavik passed a law boycotting all Israeli products. Both Israel and Iceland are parties to the WTO which bans such boycotts.

US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

House Passes Bill Blocking Obama from Lifting Iran Sanctions

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted down approval of the Iran Deal and voted to block implementation of the deal.

US / Government / News Briefs / Islamists

Israel Remains Committed to Fighting the Evil Behind the Attacks on 9/11

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

On this year's 9/11, Netanyahu says Israel remains committed to fighting the forces of militant Islam.

US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

House Passes Resolution Obliging Obama to Follow the Law

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The House passed a Resolution to block the Iran Deal because the 60 day review period has not yet begun.

US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

Legal Bombshell Could Block Nuclear Iran Deal, if Congress Has the Nerve

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Congress can sue the President for violating Corker-Cardin and hiding documentation of secret deals, but will it?

US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

No American Has Seen the Entirety of the Side Deals and Not One Note Exists in US

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

US officials couldn't give Congress documentation of the Nuclear Iran secret side deals - it doesn't have them and never did.

US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

HRC Top Aide: Hillary Paved Go-Ahead on Iranian Enrichment

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The mullahs weren't interested in diplomacy without enrichment rights. Clinton led the fold on this point.

US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

Lawmakers Opposed to Iran Deal Introduce Measures Addressing its Flaws

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Two Congressmen introduced legislation aimed at blocking consideration of Nuclear Iran Deal.

US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

Did the Administration Out-Maneuver Itself on Iran Deal, Spelling its Defeat?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Iran Deal Review Act required the administration to provide things it hasn't. So do they lose now?

US / Iran / News Briefs

Cardin to Introduce New Legislation to Strengthen Insupportable Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Can Cardin's bill to tighten the Iran Deal gain traction or is it just cover for waiting so long to commit?

US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

Cory Booker + 2 More Senators Announce Support for Nuclear Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Booker and two more Senators announced their support for the Nuclear Iran Deal today.

Israel / US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

Sen Cotton in Israel: 'It Isn't Over 'Til the Votes are Counted'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Sen. Cotton sounds confident there is much more that can be done to protect us all from the Nuclear Iran Deal.

US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

Bad Day for Nuclear Iran Deal Opponents

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Three Reps and two Senators announced their support for the Nuclear Iran Deal.

NY / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

3 NYC Ds Disappoint Area Residents and Announce Support for Nuclear Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

THThree NYC Cong. Ds from heavily Jewish districts defied constituents, announcing support for Nuclear Iran Deal.

NY / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

In Show of Unity, Bklyn Pols Rally Against Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Brooklyn politicians and community leaders called on Cong. members to vote down the Nuclear Iran deal.

Jewish / US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

Wasserman-Schultz 'Blocked DNC Resolution Supporting Iran Deal'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Debbie Wasserman Schultz, DNC chair, allegedly blocked a DNC resolution supporting the Iran Deal.

Israel / Iran / News Briefs / Europe

'US and Iranian Cartoon Doves' Shown Defecating on Bibi by Swiss Amb to Iran

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Swiss Ambassador Portrays U.S. and Iran as doves of peace defecating on Netanyahu.

US / Iran / News Briefs

State Dept Spox: No Worries, Parchin has No Nuclear Dimensions

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A report by the entity responsible for ensuring the peaceful development of nuclear energy worldwide and the one upon which the world depends for monitoring Iran's nuclear activity revealed that over the past few months Iran has been working on and adding to a building at its Parchin site. Parchin is an Iranian military complex located southeast of Tehran. It […]

US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

Trump and Cruz Together to Fight Iran Deal in DC on Sept. 9

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The Donald and the Cruz together against Iran on Sept. 9 at D.C. rally.

Israel / NY / Iran / News Briefs

Now More than a Dozen Democratic Reps Against Nuclear Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Maloney said that despite the administration's diplomatic efforts, she could not support the Nuclear Iran Deal.

US / Iran / News Briefs

Military Officers Come Out Strongly Against Nuclear Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

190 military officers signed a letter to the Congressional leadership, warning against the Nuclear Iran Deal.

US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

Billboards Go Up in Baltimore Urging Cardin, Mikulski to Vote 'No' on Iran

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Billboards up in Baltimore calling on Maryland Senators Cardin and Mikulski to vote against the Nuclear Iran Deal.

Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs

Iranian FP adviser: 'We Reject the Existence of any Israeli on this Earth'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Tehran 'rejects the existence of any Israeli on Earth' and told the P5+1 that during JCPOA negotiations.

NY / Iran / News Briefs

NYers Fighting Nuclear Iran Deal Gather on Sept. 1

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

How they vote in September (on the Iran deal) will be remembered in November, is the message to US legislators.

Israel / NY / The Courts / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Intifada

US Court Imposes Mere $10M Bond on PLO and PA in Terrorism Case

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Judge sets relatively low bond for PA and PLO in terrorism case after US govt asked that it not be too onerous.

US / Iran / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Two More D Congressmen Against Nuclear Iran Deal (And Nadler For)

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Two Ds announce they will vote against the JCPOA, Rep. Jerry (D-NY) Nadler will vote for it.

Israel / US / News Briefs

US Airways (Now American) to Stop Flights to Israel

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

American Airlines shuttering its flights to Israel.

Jewish / US / Iran / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Reform Movement Won't Back Nuclear Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

There was no unity of opinion on the Nuclear Iran Deal amongst Reform leadership or membership.

Jewish / US / Iran / News Briefs

Reform Movement's Statement on the Nuclear Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The Reform movement explained why it could neither support nor oppose the Nuclear Iran Deal.

Judaism / Israel / Jewish / US / Iran / News Briefs

Rabbis for Nuclear Iran (Deal)

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

340 American rabbis announced they support the Nuclear Iran deal and want members of Congress to approve it.

US / Iran / News Briefs / Science and Tech / European Union

Menendez Dismembers Iran Deal, Suggests More Robust Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Menendez explained how the JCPOA actually shields Iran's nuclear weapons program from interference.

Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Full Text of Speech on Nuclear Iran Deal Given by Sen. Menendez

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Full text of speech given by Senator Bob Menendez (R-NJ) about JCPOA on Aug. 18, 2015.

Jewish / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / European Union

Matisyahu Responds to Spain and BDSers

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Matisyahu explains what happened at Rototem in Spain, and what was his response.

Jewish / US / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / On Campus / Education

Hillel CEO Speaks at J Street U Student Leadership Institute

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Hillel CEO Eric Fingerhut spoke at J Street U Student Leadership Institute, seeking to establish common ground.

Israel / Jewish / US / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Hillel CEO Mocked at J Street U's Student Leadership Event

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Hillel CEO tries to speak about common position against BDS, J Street U students want him to say "occupation" is the reason for BDS.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Religion

Anti-Semitic Vandalism in the Borscht Belt

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Monticello, N.Y. home vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti.

US / Iran / News Briefs

Lone Republican Senator Expected to Support Iran Deal Came Out Against

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

'As written, this Agreement gives Iran leverage it currently doesn't have,' Senator Flake (R-AZ) said about the Nuclear Iran deal.

Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs

Increased Security for US Ambassador to Israel after Death Threats

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Increase in security for US Ambassador to Israel after threats received relating to Nuclear Iran deal

US / Iran / News Briefs

Language Skirmishes on the Iran Deal ('Opposition' May Not = Voting No)

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Beware of counting your "no" votes on the Nuclear Iran Deal until they are actually cast.

Syria / News Briefs / Islamists / Iraq / ISIS / Kurds / Kurdistan

ISIS used Mustard Gas on Kurds, Likely Obtained from Syria

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

ISIS used mustard gas against Kurdish fighters. The chemical warfare agent was probably picked up in Syria.

Iran / News Briefs / Science and Tech / Florida

Eleventh D in Congress Opposes Nuclear Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Hastings is 11th D in Congress vowing to vote no; he wants military option at the ready if it goes through.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Anti-Semitic Vandalism Attack Alarms San Antonio

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

San Antonio Orthodox community target of widespread anti-Semitic vandalism.

Iran / News Briefs / Europe

Swiss Lifting Sanctions on Iran, Invite others to 'Pass Through'?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Swiss to lift ban on transport of Iranian crude oil and other sanctions beginning Thursday.

US / Iran / News Briefs

Iraq Vets Oppose Nuclear Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A group of Iraq war vets are targeting members of Congress, imploring them to vote against the Iran deal.

US / Iran / News Briefs

CA Bay Area: Ground Zero of the Left takes on Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Bay Area grass roots effort against the Iran deal is a model for similar initiatives nationwide.

Uncategorized / US / Iran / News Briefs / Islamists

Another Congressional Democrat Will Vote No on the Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Cong. Brad Sherman will vote no on the Iran deal and wants to make sure it won't bind future Presidents or Congresses.

Jewish / NY / Iran / News Briefs

NY's Senator Schumer and Cong. Engel Will Vote Against the Iran Nuclear Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Important New York legislators came out against the Iran Nuclear Deal: Senator Chuck Schumer and Cong. Eliot Engel.

US / Iran / News Briefs / Islamists

AJCongress Comes Out Against Nuclear Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The leaky inspections regimen in the JCPOA led the AJCongress to oppose the agreement.

Jewish / US / Iran / News Briefs

Centrist American Jewish Committee Rejects the Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The AJC opposes the JCPOA because it will allow Iran to become a nuclear threshold state.

Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs

Obama Offers His 'Deal or War'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Obama attacks critics (Bibi) as ignorant, deceptive, trying to pull a fast one on the American people.

Jewish / NY / Iran / News Briefs / Florida

Nearing Double Digits in the Democrat Defection from Bad Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Yesterday's count had four Congressional Democrats coming out against the Iran Nuclear Deal. But since yesterday, that number has nearly doubled. And, amazingly, the latest three are all Jewish members of Congress. That's a surprise because in their effort to appear impartial, many Jews in public office bend over backwards to avoid the appearance that they are […]

Jewish / US / Government / Iran / News Briefs

Bibi: 'Keep or Cheat,' This Deal Will Give Iran the Bomb

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

"Keep or Cheat," under this deal Iran will attain nuclear weapons, Bibi warned.

NY / Iran / News Briefs

Yet Another Democrat Defects on the Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

New York Democratic Congresswoman Kathleen Rice will vote against the Iran deal.

US / Iran / News Briefs

New Poll: Americans Oppose Iran Deal 2 - 1

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Americans oppose the Iran deal, and only a slight majority of Democrats support it.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Jewish Group Demands Obama Stop Demonizing Jews

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

RJC Demands Obama stop demonizing Jews for opposing the Iran deal.

US / Iran / News Briefs

Third Democrat Breaks with Obama on Iran Nuclear Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Cong. Albio Sires of New Jersey is the third Democrat so far to come out against the JCPOA because it won't bar Iran from becoming a nuclear state

Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs / Islamists

Second Democrat in Congress Announces Rejection of Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

California Democratic Congressman will vote against Iran deal because it fails to stop Iran from becoming a nuclear threshold state.

Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs

Bibi on Iran Deal: 'We Aren't Partners at the Table, We Are a Meal on the Menu' [VIDEO]

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Kerry justifies keeping Iran deal "side deals" from the American public, while skipping Israel on ME trip.

Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs

Despite Claims of a (Flawed) Poll, American Jews Oppose Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A poll suggesting American Jews support the Iran deal is flawed, while a new poll reveals the opposite.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Netanyahu Tells Pollard's Wife 'We Look Forward to his Release'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Netanyahu called Pollard's wife over news of his impending release from prison.

Israel / Syria / Yemen / Houthis / US / Iran / News Briefs

Stop Iran Rally Draws 12,000 to Times Square (Photo Essay)

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

12,000 people filled Times Square at the Stop Iran Now rally in NY's Times Square.

Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs / Islamists

Stop Iran Rally in NYC Wednesday; 'This is Our Civil Rights Fight'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The NYC rally against the Iran deal must show Congress, which must show the world, that Americans don't support this deal.

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