יום שישי, 3 יולי 2026Friday, July 3, 2026
Follow Us
יום שישי, י״ח תמוז תשפ״וFriday, July 3, 2026
Follow Us

Sections

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

Read More

Terrorism / US / News Briefs

Marines Shot and Killed in Tenn. by a Kuwaiti-American

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Kuwaiti-American 24 year old murdered four US marines in a drive-by shooting on Thursday.

US / Iran / News Briefs

In Perhaps Worst Showing Ever, Obama Fumbles Through Iran Deal Pitch

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

During Obama's sales pitch for the Iran deal, he lost his place, lost his temper and lost an opportunity.

Terrorism / Israel / Iran / News Briefs

Guess What Each of the US Jewish Organizations Are Saying About the Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Only one of the major Jewish organizations issued a statement of unqualified support for the nuclear agreement with Iran. Guess which.

Israel / US / News Briefs / Religion

Israel's Ambassador to the US Focuses on Iran in CUFI Speech

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

At the 10th Annual CUFI Summit, the audience was warned about the consequences of the imminent nuclear deal with Iran.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Islamists / Iraq / ISIS

ISIS Detonation 101: Booby-Trapping and Detonating Infant

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

ISIS teaches a detonation device course using an infant who was booby-trapped and blown up.

NY / The Courts / Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / Religion / Holocaust

NY School District to Pay $4.5 M for Ignoring Years of Anti-Semitism

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Vile antisemitism in a school district 90 miles from NYC led to a multi-million dollar settlement.

Israel / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Palestinian Arab Terrorist Arrested in Jerusalem

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Arab teen who attempted to stab Israeli soldier at Jerusalem checkpoint on Friday was arrested.

US / Iran / News Briefs / Islamists

Iranian Expert: Khamenei Says No to Signed Deal as Iran Already Getting All it Wants

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Iran expert predicts there will be no signed deal because Iran already feels it can get all it wants without one.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

UN HRC Condemns Israel (But Not Hamas) for War Crimes

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

US alone voted no on UNHRC Resolution condemning only Israel for wrongdoing in last summer's conflict.

US / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Obama Won't Enforce Anti-BDS Provision Language in Trade Bill he just Signed

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The President announced he will ignore the letter of the law he just signed because it protects Judea and Samaria.

Iran / News Briefs / Islamists

Pro-Israel Group: Tell Chuck Schumer Not to Cave

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Remind Sen. Chuck Schumer that he said any deal with Iran must include "anywhere, anytime" inspections.

US / The Courts / News Briefs / Religion / Judaism

OU Weighs in on SCOTUS Gay Marriage Decision

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The OU respects the process which led to the Obergefell decision, but prays religious liberty won't be sacrificed.

Israel / Gaza / News Briefs

This Flotilla Not a Thrilla - Netanyahu Calls them Hypocrites, IDF Escorts Boat to Ashdod

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Flotilla activists escorted to Ashdod after IDF deters them from attempting to illegally breach the maritime blockade of Gaza

US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Islamists / North African States

Hillary Failed to Turn Over Email Exchanges With Blumenthal About Benghazi

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Hillary Clinton failed to turn over email exchanges with Sidney Blumenthal about Benghazi attacks.

Israel / US / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Hillel Rabbi Proud Drexel Honored Anti-Israel, Anti-America Noam Chomsky

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Drexel honors virulent Israel and US critic Noam Chomsky; Drexel Hillel rabbi is enthusiastically supportive.

Israel / US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / Religion / Judaism

AntiSemitic Experiences of American Jewish College Students Chronicled Online

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Jewish American college students report being afraid to wear anything that identifies them as Jewish and told to "check their Jewish privilege."

Israel / US / News Briefs

ADL's Foxman Slams Amb. Oren for 'Insensitivity' to Barack Obama

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

ADL's Foxman slams Oren for mentioning Obama's Muslim upbringing in an essay about Obama's views on the Muslim world.

Israel / US / The Courts / News Briefs

Pro-Israel Z STREET Trumps IRS in Federal Appellate Court Ruling

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals rules against the IRS and for the pro-Israel organization Z STREETon June 19, 2015.

Israel / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

25 Yr Old Israeli Murdered in Terrorist Shooting

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

25 year-old Israeli hiker shot and killed by Palestinian Arab terrorist

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Boycott / BDS / Business and Economy

Coca-Cola Exec Deployed to Quell BDS PR Disaster Seemingly Anti-Israel

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Coca-Cola's BDS exposé compounded by executive's anti-Israel statements and company's promotion of Arab Apartheid.

Israel / US / Politics / News Briefs

State Department Says Amb. Oren's Criticisms of Obama 'Absolutely Inaccurate and False'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

State Dept. says Oren's characterization of Obama's actions with respect to Israel are "absolutely false."

US / News Briefs / Religion

Kerry Sends Official U.S. Wishes for a Joyful Ramadan to all Muslims

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

On behalf of the U.S. State Department, John Kerry wished all Muslims a "happy and blessed Ramadan."

Israel / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Canada

Why is Antisemitism in Canada Soaring?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Antisemitism skyrocketed in Canada in 2014, blame those who demonize Israel.

Jewish / NY / Government / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Settlements

Foxman Slams Israel on His Way Out the Door

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

ADL's Foxman slams Israelis as ingrates and believes they don't understand their existential threat the way he does.

News Briefs / Europe / Boycott / BDS

Finland's Anti-Israel Disgrace Spawns New Activist Group

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Pro-Israel forces came out swinging when Finland excluded the centrist JNF from its "World Village Festival."

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Islamists

Israel Concludes 4 Youths Killed on the Beach in Gaza Were in Terrorists' Compound

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Death of four boys on Gaza Beach during OPE took place in Hamas terrorist compound from which Hamas attacked Israel.

Terrorism / Syria / News Briefs / Islamists / ISIS

Syrian Pilot Commits Suicide to Avoid Fiery ISIS Death

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Syrian pilot commits suicide when surrounded by ISIS terrorists.

US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Hillary's Foundation Gave $100K to NYT Fund in '08, Paper Endorsed Her

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Coincidence? $100K from Clinton Family Foundation to NYT charity only when it endorsed her in '08.

US / Government / News Briefs

Israelis Entitled to Refund from US Government for Withheld Social Security Benefits

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Israelis whose social security benefits were reduced due to their Israeli Old Age benefits are entitled to a refund.

Israel / NY / News Briefs

US Love for Israel Expressed in Concert for Israel in Central Park

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Despite the torrential rains, this year's Israel Day Concert in Central Park was a huge success.

Jewish / NY / Government / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

Israel Rejects as 'False' UJA Federation's Claims about Israel Parade 'Inclusion'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Israeli Consul General refutes UJA president's claim that government insists NIF march in Celebrate Israel parade.

Israel / News Briefs

Jerusalem Post Editor Attacked by Arabs at 'Coexistence' 'Hug' Day

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A day devoted to "peaceful co-existence" in Jerusalem was marred by Arab "anti-normalization" thugs.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Islamists / Rockets from Gaza

Israeli Air Force Strikes Back at Gaza for Rocket Attack

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The Israeli Air Force responded to a rocket attack from Gaza by striking terrorist sites within the Strip.

Terrorism / Syria / News Briefs / Islamists / Iraq / ISIS

ISIS Captures Most of Syria; Assad Escape Plan Revealed

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

This week ISIS captured two major cities, one in Iraq, one in Syria. Assad's escape plan revealed.

News Briefs / The Knesset

Liberman Apologizes for Using 'Autistic' as an Insult to Describe Netanyahu

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Liberman apologizes for describing Netanyahu's decision to meet with head of Arab Joint Party List as "autistic."

US / News Briefs / Saudi Arabia

Saudi King Snubs Obama, Obama Flubs Names of Saudi Princes

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Was the flub the result of the snub, or was Obama simply inadequately prepared for his meeting with the Saudi princes?

US / News Briefs / Islamists / ISIS / North African States

U.S. Lied, Americans Died, According to Official Documents

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

U.S. government documents reveal government knew within days terrorists were behind Benghazi attacks

Politics / Government / The Courts / News Briefs / The Knesset

Ayelet Shaked: Seeking to Save Israeli Democracy from the Israeli Supreme Court

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Shaked: ' the judiciary, rather than the elected representatives of the people, wield the power to govern'

News Briefs / Jerusalem

Yom Yerushalayim Photos

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Yom Yerushalayim brought out lots of students, adults and supporters of Israel.

Syria / News Briefs / ISIS

After Leader Killed, ISIS Threatening to Kill Obama and Christians

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

ISIS leader killed in raid by U.S. commandos, now ISIS 'threatening to kill Obama and Christians.'

Government / News Briefs / The Knesset

Israeli Cabinet Sworn in after Being Sworn At

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Do you doubt the full-throated democracy of Israel? Witness the swearing in (and swearing at) the Israeli cabinet?

Terrorism / US / News Briefs / Russia

Most US Citizens Believe Terrorists Are Within the Borders of their Poor, Incompetently Run Country

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A recent poll shows the majority of Americans believe the country has already gone to hell in that darn hand basket.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Germany

Nazis Continue to have their Evils Undone

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Denied her doctorate by the Nazis, 102 year old woman will finally receive it, nearly 80 years later.

Iran / News Briefs / Islamists / Gulf States / UAE

Iran Fires on Ship in International Waters

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Iranian National Guards ships fired on Singapore-flagged ship sailing in international waters

News Briefs / Islamists / ISIS

ISIS Leader Pronounces: "Islam Religion of War, Islam is Not Religion of Peace"

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

ISIS leader urged all Muslims to go join the caliphate or carry weapons, rise up, and fight wherever they are.

IDF & Security / US / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Islamists / Intifada

PA Honors Most Brutal Murderers of Israelis in Collective Memory

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Here are the gory details of the Ramallah lynching - for which some were recently honored by our "peace partners," the PA.

Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs

Wiesenthal Center: 'P5+1 Must Denounce Iran’s Latest Threat to Destroy Israel'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

SWC leadership calls on P5+1 to condemn Iran's threats to annihilate Israel. *crickets*

NY / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Anti-Israel NGOs / Judea & Samaria

Grass Roots Jewish Groups Condemn NYC Jewish Leadership for Condoning BDS

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

NYC's UJA-Federation leadership was criticzed for allowing groups that support economic sanctions against Israel to again march in the Celebrate Israel Parade.

NY / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Anti-Israel NGOs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Grass Roots Rally Against NYC Jewish Bigwigs for Providing Cover to Anti-Israel Groups

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Ostensibly Jewish "leaders" are protecting and promoting those engaged in economic and legal warfare against the Jewish State.

IDF & Security / Gaza / News Briefs / Islamists

Behind Breaking the Silence: Foreign Funding, Bounty Hunting, and Hypocrisy

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Malignantly skewed results from Breaking the Silence's acceptance of "bounty hunting" funding of its report.

Israel / US / The Courts / News Briefs

IRS Pummeled by Court for Suggesting OK to Discriminate Against Pro-Israel Group

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The Court queried: 'Is it really the government's position that the IRS can discriminate against its citizens?'

US / News Briefs / North African States

Clinton Said She Will Speak on Benghazi but Only Once

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A State Dept. investigation into the Benghazi Blunder never spoke with, nor blamed, Hillary Clinton.

US / News Briefs

Huckabee Throws his Hat in the Ring

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Former Ark. Gov. Mike Huckabee is running for U.S. President. He hates the U.S. current foreign policy.

News Briefs

Two Suspects Shot Dead Following Shooting at TX 'Free Speech' Event

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Shooting at AFDI's Mohammed cartoon art contest in Texas, two dead.

US / News Briefs / Africa

Bill Clinton's Plane Forced to Make Emergency Landing in Tanzania

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Bill Clinton's plane forced to make emergency landing in Tanzania, no one was injured.

NY / Hamas / News Briefs / Media / Religion

NYC Transit System Bans all Political Ads

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The NYC transit system has banned all political advertising. An anti-Jihad ad series was the impetus for its move.

Syria / US / Iran / News Briefs / European Union

Latest EU Brilliance: Have Iran Star in Syrian Civil War Negotiations

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The EU's foreign policy chief is pushing Iran to play a major - but productive! - role in the Syrian civil war negotiations.

Terrorism / Global / News Briefs / Islamists

16 Year-Old: 'Taliban Leaders Abused Then Sent Me to Suicide-Bomb Attack'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The Afghanistan intelligence agency said rape cases are not unusual in the ranks of the Taliban.

Syria / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / ISIS

US: UNRWA Gets Add'l $6M for Yarmouk 'Palestinians,' Only $10M for Nepal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The US has given more than $57M to UNRWA for 'Palestinian' refugees in Syria in 2015 alone, but only pledged $10M for Nepal?

US / News Briefs

W's Private Remarks to RJC Reveal Disagreements with Obama (SHOCKER)

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Ready for the big news? George W. Bush doesn't think much of Barack Obama's foreign policy decisions.

US / Iran / News Briefs

Iran Legislative Compromises may Cause Nuclear Explosion in Washington

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Senators want Iran to recognize Israel, release Jason Rezaian and for the President to certify Iran isn't targeting US citizens...

Syria / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Boycott / BDS / On Campus / Education

Inside Look at Princeton's Israel Divestment Failure

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The divestment measures are driven by hatred of Israel, not humanitarian concerns about Arabs.

Uncategorized / News Briefs / Germany / Holocaust / Eastern Europe

Lauder at 70th Bergen-Belsen Liberation Ceremony: 'Silence Emboldens Tyrants'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Lauder: 'Jews demanded no 'Right of Return' to Germany or Austria or Poland or any other European country.'

US / Politics / Government / News Briefs

Biden's Foot-in-Mouth Disease Revealed at DC Yom Ha'atzmaut Event

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Biden gleefully announced two of his three Catholic children married Jews - not thrilling his Jewish audience.

US / Politics / Government / News Briefs

Jimmy Carter is Persona Non Grata for Israeli Leadership

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Israel's president and prime minister have refused to meet with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Religion / #EyalGiladNaftali

Yom HaZikaron at the Gush Etzion Cemetery

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The Yom HaZikaron Ceremony in the Gush Etzion Regional Cemetery was poignant and perfect.

Jewish / News Briefs

World Zionist Congress Elections: Time is Running Out

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

World Zionist Congress elections are underway - you have until April 30 to vote.

Terrorism / Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Brandeis Commencement Speaker Leads Iran Cheerleader Squad

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Forget about Israel, doesn't Brandeis care about Iran's abysmal human rights record?

Yemen / Houthis / US / News Briefs

US Warship Steaming to Head Off Iranian Supply Ships for Yemen

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

As Iran may be re-supplying the Houthis, US warships steam towards Yemen.

IDF & Security / Government / News Briefs

Netanyahu Meets With Children of Fallen Soldiers

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Netanyahu met with children of parents who lost their lives in service to the State of Israel.

Israel / US / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Media

More PA Lobbying from the State Dept Briefing Room

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Once again a Palestinian Arab journalist sought money for the PA during a State Dept. press briefing

Terrorism / News Briefs / Islamists / Religion / ISIS / Africa

African Christians Slaughtered by ISIS-Affiliates

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

ISIS brutally murders African Christians, blaming Christians for Muslim murders throughout the world.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Haifa Mayor Blocks 'Polluting Factories'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Childhood cancer rates in Haifa are much higher than in the rest of Israel, air pollution is blamed.

US / Iran / News Briefs

Obama's Creativity: Signing Bonus Substituting for Sanctions Lifting

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Obama to maintain phased-in sanctions relief pegged to compliance; he'll give Iran a huge signing bonus instead!

US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Science and Tech

No Victory for V15 and Not Healthy 'Healthy' Snack Bars

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

First thwarted at the Israeli polls, now V15 funder's "healthy" bars are also losers.

Israel / Jewish / US / Iran / News Briefs

PI-INOs (Pro-Israel In Name Only) Continue to Give Cover to Obama

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Some American Jews continue lobbying Obama to more aggressively undermine Israel

Israel / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Suspected Vehicular Terrorist Incident in Jerusalem

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Suspected vehicular terrorist attack in Jerusalem neighborhood; two seriously wounded.

US / Global / Iran / News Briefs

Obama Gift List to Former Enemies Continues: Cuba Plucked from Terrorism Sponsor List

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The US is removing Cuba from list of state sponsors of terrorism. But Cuba's recent BFF, Iran, doesn't have such a clean record.

US / UK / Iran / News Briefs / France / Germany / Russia / China

Corker-Menendez Bill So Bipartisan that Even Obama No Longer Objects

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Congressional oversight of Iran bill unanimously passes Committee, President no longer threatens veto.

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

Congress to Prevail: Iran Nuke Deal Oversight Veto-Proof Following Compromises

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

With latest compromises, Congressional oversight of Iran deal believed to be solidly veto-proof.

Iran / News Briefs

Khameini: 'No Deal is Better than a Bad Deal'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Ayatollah Khameini: sanctions must be lifted immediately and no monitoring of military sites. That means there is no agreement.

US / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / On Campus / Education / Settlements

It's Official: Justice Brandeis Wants his Name Back

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Justice Brandeis was an ardent Zionist. Thomas Pickering, Brandeis's 2015 Commencement Speaker, insults the Justice's memory.

NY / Iran / News Briefs

NY's Schumer Not Puppet for Obama on Iran 'Deal'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Schumer puts a nail in the Iran deal coffin: 'Congress must be allowed to disapprove it.'

Terrorism / Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs / France / Germany / Russia / China / European Union

Iran Deal: US and Allies are the Junior Varsity (Little League?)

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The Iran nuclear deal allows continued uranium enrichment, a bunkered centrifuge center and no snap inspections. Lucky Iran.

US / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Biggest Democratic Foe of Obama on Iran Indicted

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Sen. Menendez indicted; claims charges against him tricks by political enemies.

Yemen / Houthis / US / Iran / News Briefs / Saudi Arabia / Egypt

Obama Stops Punishing Egypt for Dumping Muslim Brotherhood Prez

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Obama finally stops punishing Egypt for overthrowing the Muslim Brotherhood's Morsi

US / Iran / News Briefs

Iran Reneges on Major Point: Will Obama Keep Begging Anyway?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Iran suddenly refuses to transfer its already enriched uranium, despite prior agreement.

US / Iran / News Briefs / Islamists

Congressmembers: No More Money for Talks With Iran

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Congress is 'fed up' with being left in the dark on the Iran negotiations

News Briefs / Saudi Arabia / North African States

Saudi Arabia Begins Airstrikes on Neighboring Yemen

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Saudi Arabia began airstrikes on neighboring Yemen which has been taken over by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.

Israel / US / Politics / News Briefs

Obama: Netanyahu has to Prove He Supports Two State Solution

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Obama says Bibi has to prove he supports a "two-state solution."

cross