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

Anti-Israel Resolutions Fail at American Historical Association

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Historical academic association rejects effort to castigate Israel for allegedly denying Arabs "academic freedom" and "right to education."

Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN)

Israel Threatens Legal Challenges Against Pal-Arab Leaders, Following ICC Move

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Two can play the "I'll see you in court for war crimes" game, Israel tells the Palestinian Arabs.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Media

Fatah Distances Itself from Mountain of Jewish Skulls Photo it Posted on Facebook

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Fatah removed a photo of a mountain of Jewish skulls from its Facebook page after questioning by CNN

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

ZOA: Anti-Zionists Should Not Be Allowed in World Zionist Congress

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

ZOA says anti-Zionists should not be permitted in the World Zionist Congress, setting policy for the World Zionist Organization.

Jewish / UK / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Shomrim Yields Suspects in Wave of NE London Anti-Semitic Vandalism

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Shomrim assisted in arrest of a London man for anti-Semitic vandalism plaguing a North London neighborhood.

Israel / US / Politics / UK / News Briefs / France / United Nations (UN)

Israel Tells 'Palestinians' at the UNSC: 'You Cannot Agitate Your Way to a State'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Israel told the Palestinian Arabs to cease their folly of trying to achieve a state through UN resolutions.

US / Police and Crime / News Briefs

LA Police in Patrol Car Shot at in Unprovoked Attack

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Two LAPD officers were ambushed overnight as shooters aimed at them as they sat in their patrol car in South Los Angeles

Jewish / US / Politics / Police and Crime / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Brandeis President Responds to Campus Imbroglio over Murdered Cops

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Brandeis president condemns those who expressed no sympathy for slain NYPD officers, ignores campus bullies who attacked student journalist.

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

A War of Words (Some More Accurate Than Others) at Brandeis

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Free speech for haters but not for those who quote the haters, according to Brandeis students.

News Briefs / Asia

AirAsia Plane Disappeared With 162 Aboard

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Another Malaysian airplane has disappeared mid-flight.

US / Politics / Global / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

War of Words Escalates Amongst Obama, North Korea and Sony

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

North Korea and Obama are engaged in escalating threats and both are sniping at Sony.

Terrorism / Antisemitism / News Briefs / France

Third Time This Week Jewish Site in France Hit by Gunshot

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Bullet holes in an identifiably Jewish-owned building Friday morning makes this the third such attack on Jews in Paris this week.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs / France

Parisian Kosher Restaurant Second Anti-Semitic Gun Attack This Week

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A kosher restaurant is the scene of the second shooting incident at a Jewish site in Paris this week.

Terrorism / NY / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Jet Blue Flying Cops Free to NYC Slain Officers' Funerals

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

JetBlue providing free flights to officers to attend slain NYC cop's funeral. Charities also step up.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Europe / Holocaust

'Six Million More' graffitied on Greek Jewish Cemetery

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Greek Jewish cemetery vandalized, graffiti called for "six million more."

Terrorism / News Briefs / France / ISIS

Another French 'Allahu Akbar' Attack, Driver Slams into Crowd

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Driver shouting "Allahu Akbar" plows into pedestrian in third such attack in France in 3 days

Terrorism / News Briefs / France

French Driver Shouting "Allahu Akbar" Plows into Crowd

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Man shouting "Allahu Akbar" drives car into crowd in the French city of Dijon.

US / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Prosecutor in Ferguson Case: 'Witnesses Lied Under Oath'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Prosecutor in Ferguson case said 'some witnesses lied under oath' to support officer's version of events.

US / Politics / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / On Campus / Education / Settlements

Harvard Will Investigate, But Will it Reverse SodaStream Boycott?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Harvard announced it will "look into" its boycott of SodaStream. But will it remove the boycott?

Israel / Jewish / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Jews Blamed for Mosque Fire, Report Reveals Electrical Cause

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Report determines mosque fire blamed on "Jewish settlers" was actually an electrical fire.

Terrorism / Global / News Briefs / Islamists

Islamists Maim and Murder Hundreds of Pakistani Schoolchildren

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Hundreds of schoolchildren killed or wounded in Taliban attack on Pakistani school.

Israel / Middle East / Levant / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Media

Former AP Reporter: I Didn't Leave Journalism, It Left Me

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Former AP correspondent exposes the shoddiness of modern journalism, especially about Israel.

Terrorism / Global / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Islamists

BREAKING: ISIS Hostage Situation in Australia

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Islamist terrorists have taken 13 hostage in a chocolates cafe in Sydney, Australia.

Terrorism / Middle East / Levant / News Briefs / Islamists

AQAP Claims it Bombed US Base in Yemen

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

AQAP claims it hit an airbase in Yemen where American advisers are located.

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

Empty Calif. BDS Vote Triggers Neutrality Reminder: Israel Wins

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

UCalifornia union passes empty BDS resolution, but triggers "no politics in classroom" policy - win for Israel!

Terrorism / US / News Briefs

Despite 'Torture Report' Efforts, Americans Still Support Interrogation Tactics

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Most Americans seem to prefer their own security to avoiding serious discomfort to suspected terrorists

Syria / News Briefs / Islamists / Iraq / ISIS

Reports: ISIS Hurled Gay Man from Rooftop, then Stoned Him

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

ISIS allegedly threw a gay man off a roof and then stoned him to death.

Israel / Politics / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Media / Religion / Intifada

Error-Riddled Newsweek Article About Israel: Have You No Shame?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A Newsweek article riddled with fabrications, errors and Palestinian Arab propaganda

US / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Saudi Arabia / Egypt

Saudi-Born US Naval Engineer Indicted for Spying

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Naturalized naval engineer indicted; sought to pass military secrets about US nuclear aircraft to Egypt

Terrorism / Syria / Politics / UK / News Briefs / Islamists

Brits Exile British-Born Family due to Terror Links

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Terrorism ties led UK to strip British family of citizenship

Israel / News Briefs / Media / United Nations (UN)

Israeli Paper Responds to UNRWA's Shocking Boycott Call

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Editor-in-chief and the op-ed editor of the Jerusalem Post respond to UNRWA's call to boycott paper

Politics / News Briefs / Media / United Nations (UN)

UNRWA Spokesman Calls for Boycott of Israeli Paper

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

OUTRAGEOUS: UNRWA call for boycott of Israeli newspaper may also violate State Dept. neutrality agreement

Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Media / Islamists / Pallywood

AP Disses 'Whistleblower' But a New Whistle Blows

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

AP protests to the contrary, another reporter said he was told AP reporters can't interview NGO-Monitor's Prof. Steinberg.

Terrorism / US / News Briefs / Islamists / Egypt / ISIS

Egypt's ISIS Affiliate Claims American's Death

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

An American killed this summer in Egypt was apparently an ISIS victim.

IDF & Security / Politics / News Briefs / Media

AP Banned Interviews with Non-Anti-Israel Professor

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

AP banned its reporters from quoting pro-Israel Professor Gerald Steinberg and his NGO-Monitor regarding the Arab-Israeli conflict.

US / The Courts / News Briefs

Ferguson Officer Who Shot Michael Brown Resigns

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Ferguson, Missouri police officer Darren Wilson has resigned from the police force.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / Religion

Arab-Jewish School Torched; Anti-Arab Graffiti at Site

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Anti-coexistence and Anti-Arab sentiment appears to be behind fire set at bilingual coexistence school in Jerusalem.

Jewish / US / The Courts / News Briefs

Heart Surgery for US Supreme Ct Justice Ginsburg

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

U.S. Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg had heart surgery on Wednesday, Nov. 26.

My Year of Living Israelly

The Foul Stench of the Ferguson Fallout

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The malicious manipulation of frustrated fury is surely as egregious as merely perceived racism.

Israel / Politics / News Briefs / Turkey / Islamists

Turkish Legislator Pens Bill Naming Israel Terrorist State

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Turkish legislator proposes Turkey pass law naming Israel a terrorist state.

News Briefs / Islamists / ISIS

ISIS Stones to Death Two Gay Men

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

ISIS reportedly executes by stoning two allegedly gay males in Syria.

Israel / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Son (Complete Opposite) of I. B. Singer Dead at 85

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Son of Isaac Bashevis Singer, Israeli author Israel Zalman, dead at 85.

Politics / Iran / News Briefs / Europe / Islamists

BREAKING: West About to Cave on Key Iranian Demand

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Is the West about to provide Iran with a major concession in order to reach an "historic" (but empty) deal?

Israel / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Arab Pathologist Singing New Tune: Murder (By Jews) Not Suicide

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Arab pathologist who originally agreed with the findings of Arab bus driver's autopsy showing suicide, now disagrees.

Terrorism / US / Politics / News Briefs / Islamists / Gulf States / UAE

The US is Asking UAE to Explain Why CAIR is a Terrorist Group?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

US can't understand why the UAE is calling terrorist groups terrorist groups.

Terrorism / Israel / NY / News Briefs

After Har Nof: NYPD Increasing Security at NY Shuls

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The NYPD has increased security for NYC synagogues in the wake of the Har Nof massacre.

Israel / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / Intifada

Israel's UN Amb: UNSC Must Understand Har Nof Massacre

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Israel's UN Ambassador called on entire UNSC to confront the reality of the Palestinian Arab barbarity.

Israel / US / Politics / News Briefs / Intifada

US Ambassador to Israel Condemns 'Barbaric' Har Nof Attack

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

U.S. Amb. to Israel Dan Shapiro harshly condemned the terrorist attack at the synagogue in Har Nof.

Israel / News Briefs

EXPOSED: EU to Target Israeli Politicians and Sovereignty

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

EU leaks latest noxious bag of dirty tricks to inflict on Israeli politicians and sovereignty

US / Politics / News Briefs

White House and State Dept. Networks Hacked

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

White House and State Dept. networks hacked by "state actor," probably Russia or China

Jewish / UK / News Briefs

UK Jews Invited British J Street Into its Inner Sanctum

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The UK Board of Deputies of Jewish Organizations voted to admit the British version of J Street.

News Briefs / Islamists / Intifada

Arab Uses Screwdriver to Attack Jew in Jerusalem

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Young Arab terrorist stabbed an Israeli with a screwdriver in central Jerusalem.

Politics / Government / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Settlements / European Union

EU Again Making 'Dire Threats' Against Israel

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The Europeans simply want to transform the "Green Line" into a "Red Line" which is actually an Apartheid line.

Terrorism / Syria / US / News Briefs / Islamists / ISIS

ISIS Claims it Beheaded American Aid Worker Kassig

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

ISIS claims it beheaded American aid worker Peter Kassig.

Politics / Global / News Briefs / Turkey / Islamists

Erdogan: Forget Columbus, Muslims Were First in Americas

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Islam expands peacefully, unlike the evil west, Erdogan tells South American Muslims.

UK / News Briefs / Islamists

Swanky London Hotel Imposes Sharia Menus

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

London hotel reportedly goes sharia-compliant: no alcohol or pork.

My Year of Living Israelly

The Jewish Moral Superiority Complex is Eroding Our Rights

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

We are all contributing to the 'Chinese Water Torture' eroding Jews' rights to live, breathe, pray in Israel when we fail to correct others.

Terrorism / Israel / Hamas / News Briefs / Islamists / Hezbollah / ISIS

ISIS Richest Terrorist Group, Hamas Comes in 2nd

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Of the ten richest terrorist organizations in the world, all but two are Islamist.

Israel / US / News Briefs / Business and Economy

El Al to Add Direct Flights Between Boston and Tel Aviv

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Boston area residents are thrilled there will soon be direct flights between Logan and Ben Gurion Airport.

Israel / NY / News Briefs / Media

NY Times and Haaretz Officially in Cahoots

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The New York Times and Haaretz are literally on the same page on yet another level.

My Year of Living Israelly

What Do They Mean She's a 'Settler'?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

I showed my mother the headline about the stabbing. "A 'settler'? Why did they call her a settler?"

US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs / Islamists

Iranian Official: Iran's Nuclear Capability Irreversible

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Iranian official describes fissures in western coalition, predicts end of sanctions

Terrorism / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Islamists

Fatah Cancels Arafat Gaza Memorial: Too Dangerous

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Citing security concerns, Fatah cancels Arafat commemoration in Gaza.

My Year of Living Israelly

You Know, Mom, This is the 'West Bank'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

"This can't be the 'West Bank,' that's ridiculous" my mother said to me.

Israel / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Islamists / Intifada

New Song: 'Car Intifada' Urges Arabs to Run Down Jews

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Palestinian Arab culture of death promotes new song, 'Car Intifada,' urging Arabs to use their cars to kill Jews.

Politics / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Islamists

Nearly a Dozen Gazan Fatah Houses and Cars Go Boom

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Hamas and Fatah's explosive relationship is booming again.

US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

Obama Again Sending Love Letters to Iran

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Once again Obama caught sending love letter to Iran.

IDF & Security / US / Gaza / News Briefs

Gen. Dempsey: Israel Did Utmost to Limit Civilian Harm

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs praised the IDF for its humanitarian warfare during this summer's conflict.

Jewish / US / News Briefs

White House Aide to Replace Foxman at ADL

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Foxman's replacement at the ADL is a White House aide and social entrepreneur.

Israel / Jewish / US / Politics / News Briefs

Israel's Gains from US Elections

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Obama's pet projects are not likely to get much support after Tuesday's election, especially punch-ball with Bibi.

US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Republicans Seize Control of Both Houses of Congress

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Republicans now control both houses of congress. Netanyahu is likely in a good mood this morning.

Israel / Jewish / US / Politics / News Briefs

Romney and Lieberman to Headline Israeli-American DC Event

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Romney and Lieberman to headline Israeli-American Council inaugural conference in DC, Nov. 7 - 9.

Terrorism / US / Iran / News Briefs

On Anniversary of Iran's US Embassy Seizure, 'Death to America' Still Heard

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Today marks the 35th anniversary of the seizure of the US Embassy in Iran.

Israel / US / The Courts / News Briefs

US High Court Hears Whether US Passport Can Say Jerusalem, Israel

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Zivotofsky should have Israel on his passport and the Executive branch should retain authority over foreign policy. Here's how:

Israel / News Briefs

Maritime Iron Dome is Coming

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Israel has developed an Iron Dome system to protect ships from military threats at sea.

Israel / US / Global / Iran / News Briefs / Turkey / Saudi Arabia

Turks Hate Everyone (Except Turks)

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Turks find Israel more detestable than Hamas and Hezbollah. In fact, Turks absolutely despise the Jewish state.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Abbas Sent Condolence Letter to Family of Glick's Attempted Assassin

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Abbas sent condolence letter to family of man who attempted to assassinate Yehuda Glick.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

Ya'alon Scraps Purchase of US Aircraft

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Israel decides not to go ahead with huge military purchase from U.S., likely to provoke rumors of continuing feud.

Israel / Jewish / US / Politics / News Briefs

Organization of Major Jewish Organizations: Name Calling Not Productive

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Conference of Jewish groups chided the Obama administration for the nasty comments made about Bibi.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Arabs Strike Tourist With Rocks at Kotel

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Female tourist injured when struck by rocks thrown by Arabs at the Kotel.

Terrorism

Non-Apartheid Alert: Suspected Shooter Worked in Begin Center

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Alleged shooter of Yehuda Glick worked in the Begin Center restaurant.

Israel / US / Politics / News Briefs

Disability Rights Org Dismayed by Diss from US Administration

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Disability rights foundation calls on US to denounce using name of a disability as a derogatory term.

Israel / News Briefs

Temple Mount Activist Shot in Jerusalem Outside Begin Heritage Center

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Jerusalem police report a shooting outside of the Begin Heritage Center. Man down in serious condition.

US / Politics / Government / News Briefs / Media

US: Calling Bibi 'Chicken****' Not Acceptable (Other Insults OK)

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

U.S. officials should not have called Bibi 'chicken****,' administration official said, all other insults OK.

Gaza / News Briefs

Malala Donates $50K to Rebuild UNRWA Gazan Schools

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Nobel Prize Winner Malala donates $50K to rebuild Gazan UNRWA schools.

Politics / News Briefs / Egypt

Egypt Strips 100s of Citizenship, Including Hamas Leader

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Senior Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Zahar has allegedly had his Egyptian citizenship revoked.

Terrorism / US / News Briefs / Islamists

US Govt Increases Security as 'Lone Wolves' Come Home to Roost

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

'Lone Wolf' terrorists have caused US government to increase security at government buildings.

NY / Politics / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Business and Economy

SodaStream is Not a BDS Victim at Macy's

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Macy's still sells Ahava, so dropping SodaStream was not a political decision.

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

Huge Increase Reported in Anti-Israel Activity on US Campuses

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

ADL reports big jump in anti-Israel campus activity, other experts say it's far greater than the report states.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Islamists

One of the Youngest Survivors of Hebron Massacre Dies at 86

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The 18-month-old survived the Hebron massacre because he was covered by the corpses of his parents.

Jewish / US / Politics / News Briefs

Bill to Finally Strip Confirmed Nazis of Federal Benefits

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Former Nazi persecutors have been receiving federal benefits for years - some in congress want that to stop.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Islamists

Vehicular Terrorist's Funeral Tonight, Family Displays Shaheed Photo

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Vehicular terrorist murderer will be buried tonight in Jerusalem; family proudly displays his "shaheed" photo.

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