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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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News Briefs / Saudi Arabia / Gulf States / UAE / Egypt / North African States

Egypt and UAE New Anti-Islamist Police in Middle East

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The US has been sidelined in the Middle East. Egypt, the UAE and the Saudis are the new police force.

Syria / News Briefs

US Journalist Released From Syrian Captivity (Not ISIS)

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Al Qaeda affiliate released an American journalist on Sunday, Aug. 24.

Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

IDF: Israeli Toddler Murdered by Rocket Fired Near School

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Hamas murdered a 4 yr old Israeli boy with a rocket launched next to an UNRWA school/shelter for Gazan refugees.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Pro-'Palestine' Students at Temple U Blame Victim for Altercation

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Temple University's SJP claims the pro-Israel Jewish student harassed and provoked them into assaulting him.

Syria / Politics / News Briefs / ISIS

US Reveals Failed Summer Mission to Rescue Captured Journalist

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

There was a failed secret US mission earlier this summer to rescue American hostages in Syria.

Syria / Politics / News Briefs / Islamists / Iraq / ISIS

ISIS Beheads American Journalist, Threatens Obama Will Repeat

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Islamic State allegedly beheaded one American journalist, has threatened another with the same fate.

IDF & Security / Politics / News Briefs

Anti-Israel Protesters Demand End to US Military Aid to Israel

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Protesters were removed and arrested after staging an anti-Israel sit-in at Sen. Feinstein's office.

Hamas / News Briefs / #EyalGiladNaftali

Home of Alleged Kidnapper/Murderer of 'Our Boys' Surrounded

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Home of man believed to be kidnapper, murderer of Our Boys about to be demolished.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Islamists / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Hamas Proudly Admits Intimidating Press in Gaza

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Hamas deported and threatened journalists from covering its terrorist activities in Gaza.

News Briefs / Islamists / Iraq / ISIS

Iraq's Al-Maliki Agrees to Step Down

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Iraq's Prime Minister, Nuri Al-Maliki, has agreed to step down and to support the designated new leader.

News Briefs / On Campus / Education

New Project to Revive Zionism as a Source of Pride in Diaspora Youth

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

"My Zionism" is a project to energize American youth about Zionism, the national liberation movement of the Jewish people.

Jewish / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Lauren Bacall, First Cousin to Shimon Peres, Dead at 89

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Lauren Bacall, first cousin to Shimon Peres, dies peacefully at 89.

News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Few US Colleges Canceling Israel Study Abroad Programs

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Most US study abroad in Israel programs are going forward despite the summer's violence.

Special Features / IDF & Security / Politics / Gaza / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

Hair Product Company (With Nazi Past) Flakes Out on Giveaway to IDF

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Garnier runs from Zionist label. Its parent company, L'Oreal, had notorious Nazi sympathizers.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

It's Wartime Again

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The Gaza war continues militarily, diplomatically and hasbaradically.

Politics / UK / News Briefs

UK Parliament Member George Galloway Declares his District "Israel Free Zone"

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

George Galloway declares the district he represents in England's Parliament an "Israel-Free Zone."

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Hamas De-Ceased the Ceasefire

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Hamas fires rockets into Israel three hours before the ceasefire was scheduled to end.

IDF & Security / Politics / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / TV News

Jon Stewart: a Bully and a Coward (Funny Too, But You Knew That)

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Nass was pitched a Daily Show bit on Obamacare. Nass pitched Stewart a debate about Israel, instead.

IDF & Security / Politics / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Hamas Claims Victory; It Defeated the West, Once Again

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Hamas claims victory; but its victim is the gullible West, which always succumbs to manipulation.

Book Reviews / Interviews and Profiles / Anti-Israel NGOs / On Campus / Education / Settlements / Judaism / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

An Israel Love Story With a Twist

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

"Fields of Exile" provides a glimpse into the horrors of academic anti-Israelism, experienced by one firmly rooted in the left.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Arab Journalist 'Lobbyist' at State Department Press Briefings

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Said Arikat is not just a journalist, he acts more like a lobbyist for the Palestinian Arab cause in daily press briefings at the State Department.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / European Union / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Belgian Doctor to Jewish Woman: Go to Gaza, I Won't Treat You

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

More ugly anti-Semitism in Europe, with the Gaza war serving as the wick for the firebombs of hatred.

Politics / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

US Embassy, Tel Aviv (Only) Less Service Due to 'Security Concerns'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

With all the violent hot spots around the world, only the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv reduced visa services.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Germany

German Jews Warned: Avoid Being Publicly Recognizable as Jews

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Former head of German Jewry warns Jews of danger and decries others for silent complicity.

Politics / Government / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Is the US Furious Over 'Israeli' Criticism of Kerry?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Kerry's performance panned by Israeli public, media, and even the PA. Why fury directed only at the Israeli government?

Politics / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

BiPartisan U.S. Effort to Ensure Hamas Disarmed Before Ceasefire

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Senators wrote to Obama insisting any ceasefire ensures Israel will be free from Gazan terrorism.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Senator, Enraged by FAA Ban on Israel, Demands Answers

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Sen Ted Cruz wants the administration to give straight answers to questions about the FAA ban on Israel.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

BREAKING: FAA Extends Ban on US Flights to Israel

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

US extends ban on flights to Israel despite lack of such precaution in similar or worse situations.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Golani Commander Proves Why the Unit is Known for Bravery

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Golani brigade commander was hospitalized after being wounded, but he returned to the battlefield to complete the mission.

News Briefs / Religion / Judaism

Ruderman Family Foundation Rewards Jewish Organizations for Ensuring Inclusion

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The Ruderman Family Foundation rewards Jewish organizations for promoting inclusion of those with disabilities.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / France / Islamists / Germany / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

US and European Flights to Israel Cancelled Due to Rockets

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Israel's transportation minister said cancelling flights to Israel is like handing a prize to terrorists.

Politics / News Briefs / Turkey / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Turkey Declares 3 Days of Mourning for Gaza

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Turkey is attempting to be seen as the protectorate for the Palestinian Arabs.

News Briefs / France / Canada / European Union / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Synagogue Burnt in Paris, Anti-Israel Protests in EU and US

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Protesters became violent in several anti-Israel/pro-terror rallies in Europe over the weekend.

Gaza / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

CNN Tweet Reporter Explains: Only Calling Sderot Israelis Scum

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

CNN reporter believes she was justified in referring to Sderot Israelis as "scum."

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Anti-Israel Pile-on at State Dept. Press Briefing

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The US State Department press briefings often end up being 'Palestinian' advocacy sessions.

News Briefs / Islamists / Holocaust / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Pro-Hitler Tweets Trending Aided By Misreporting of Gaza Conflict

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Tweets praising Hitler have been trending globally in response to the misreporting of Operation Protective Edge.

IDF & Security / Politics / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

US Congressman Gets it Right on Gaza v. Israel

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Congress requested double the aid for the Iron Dome system than the U.S. administration did.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Florida

Jewish Doctor: Booted Off Plane When Arab Complained About Me

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A New York doctor claims she was booted from a JetBlue flight when an Arab complained about her being on the plane.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / European Union

Holland: 'Not With Our Money,' Slash Funds to PA

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Holland wants to withhold its aid to the PA if that money is used to reward terrorists.

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs / Intifada / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Israel is Struck from Syria

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A mortar shell was fired at Israel from Syria late Sunday evening. Israel responded swiftly.

News Briefs / France / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Firebomb and Rocks Hurled at Jews Trapped in Paris Synagogues

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Jews are once again being firebombed and attacked with rocks and bats as they cower in synagogues. In 2014. In Paris.

Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

IDF Strikes on 'Militarized' Gazan Homes is Permissible in War

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Militarized residential areas become legitimate targets under international law.

Hamas / News Briefs / Intifada / #EyalGiladNaftali

A Zionist Response to the Murder of Our Boys

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Volunteers came to help build the site now called Givat v'Gaon, to honor the memory of Gilad, Eyal and Naftali.

US / Politics / Hamas / News Briefs / #EyalGiladNaftali

Naftali Frenkel Reward Bill Introduced in US Congress

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Some good friends of Israel in the US congress introduced the Naftali Fraenkel Reward Bill.

Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

US Mid East Envoy: Israel Cruel Occupier, Abbas Man of Peace

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

US Mid-East Envoy Gordon casts Israel as the sole party to the conflict which needs to change.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Israeli Wedding Interrupted by Incoming Rocket (video)

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A wedding is about to take place in Israel Tuesday evening, July 8, when the siren alert goes off. Watch.

Gaza / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Israel Under Attack - Sirens Screaming in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Netanya

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Sirens were screaming throughout Israel on Tuesday evening, bomb shelters opened in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Video of Rioters Battling Israeli Police in Shuafat

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Shuafat is the neighborhood of the home of the murdered abu Khaider.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

IDF Commences New Operation to Stop Gaza Attacks

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Israel has commenced a new operation against Gaza rocket attacks, Operation Protective Edge.

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

IDF Reporting Mortar Landed in the North

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Late Sunday night in Israel, a mortar landed in the northern Galilee.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Islamists

Arabs (Again) Torch Joseph's Tomb

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Arabs torched the Jewish holy shrine of Joseph's Tomb; the location of where Joseph was buried is in the Book of Joshua.

News Briefs / #EyalGiladNaftali

Diaspora Interfaith Memorial Service for Our Boys

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Well over 200 people showed up at Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia at a memorial service for the slain Israeli teens.

Israel / Syria / News Briefs

IDF Account Hacked; False Report of Nuclear Leak from Dimona

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Bogus tweets from hacked IDF account praised 'Palestine' and warned of a nuclear leak.

Terrorism / Politics / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / #EyalGiladNaftali

'Humanitarian': Arab Zionist Teen Should be Kidnapped and Raped

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Fadi Arouri called for the abduction and sexual abuse of a loyal Israeli. Why is he in Israel?

US / News Briefs / Religion / Israeli Arabs / Judaism / #EyalGiladNaftali

'Voice of American Jewry': Israel Guilty of Arab Teen's Murder

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

No one yet knows who is responsible for abu Khaider's death, yet the JCPA immediately drew a target on the map of Israel.

US / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

US Condemns Abduction and Murder of Arab Teen

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Israeli authorities condemned the murder swiftly and resolutely, asking all citizens to respect the rule of law.

Terrorism / News Briefs / #EyalGiladNaftali

UN Chief: Boys' Murder 'Heinous,' But Warns Against Response

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The head of the U.N. included an exhortation for "all parties" to "refrain from any actions" that could make matters worse.

Terrorism / Jewish / News Briefs / #EyalGiladNaftali

OU and Rabbinical Council of America 'Cry Out in Anguish'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Before, we were unified in prayer and hope for the boys’ safe return. Now, tragically, we are unified in grief.

Terrorism / US / News Briefs / #EyalGiladNaftali

Kerry Issues Statement Mourning Murder of Our Boys

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry responded forcefully to news of the murders of the three Israeli teenagers.

US / News Briefs / #EyalGiladNaftali

President Obama's Statement About the Murder of Our Boys

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The US President condemned "the tragedy" and urged all parties to refrain from further destabilizing steps.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Media / Religion / Judaism

Downplaying the Holocaust, A TEDx Talk

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A high school student takes on the NYT's silence on the Holocaust.

Terrorism / US / Politics / Hamas / News Briefs / #EyalGiladNaftali

U.S. Senator: Innocent Israeli Kidnapped Boys and Evil Abductors

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Cruz spoke in detail about each of the boys, about the kidnapping, and about the nature of Hamas.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Jump For Our Boys: Skydive for Eyal, Gilad and Naftali

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Gavrilov and several groups created a unique fundraising and awareness-raising program to #BringBackOurBoys.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Politics / Hamas / News Briefs / Islamists

It Took Three Mothers to Strengthen the Government's Spine

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

After saying it was scaling back the operation to recover the boys, the mothers of the kidnapped teens demanded stiffer spines.

Terrorism / Israel / Antisemitism / News Briefs / France / Germany

Global Jewry Agonizes Over Stolen Boys, Anti-Semites Attack Vigils

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Last week anti-Semitic violence erupted at European solidarity rallies for the kidnapped Israeli boys.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Islamists / United Nations (UN)

Frenkel's Mother to Implore UN HRC: Please Help Find Our Boys

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Naftali's mother will ask the international community for help finding the boys and returning them safely.

Middle East / Levant / US / News Briefs / Islamists / On Campus / Education

Fouad Ajami, 'Genuine Arab Hero,' Dead at 68

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

'The problem with Middle East scholarship? Edward Said is treated like a guru and hero and Fouad Ajami isn't.'

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Government / News Briefs

As if the Boys' Families Have Not Endured Enough Heartache

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Listening to the recorded phone call attempt for help was more than some of the relatives could bear.

Terrorism / Middle East / Levant / Politics / News Briefs / Islamists

Will American Envoy to OIC Address Islamists Snatching Students?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Will US envoy to OIC discuss the snatching of schoolgirls and boys by genocidal Islamist terrorists?

Terrorism / Israel / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Islamists

Collective Punishment? Is This Arsenal From Innocent Bystanders?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The IDF found an avalanche of violent weapons while searching Arabs' homes for the Missing Boys.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Eyal Yifrach, Stolen Teen, Singing Sweetly at Spring Wedding

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Just a few months ago Israeli teen hostage Eyal Yifrach played guitar and sang at his cousin's wedding.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Religion

Kidnapped Boys' Yeshiva Rabbi: Turn to Father in Heaven and Plead

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The head of the yeshiva the missing boys attends sent out a message calling for prayers and gratitude to the IDF.

Terrorism / US / Politics / Hamas / Government / News Briefs

Oren: US Should Reject Unity Government, Hamas Behind Kidnapping

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Ambassador Oren: the U.S. should rescind its hasty recognition of the Fatah-Hamas unity government (PUG).

Israel / News Briefs / France

Brussels Jewish Museum Murder Suspect Fights Extradition

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The Brussels Jewish Museum murder suspect opposes extradition if it means he will be tried in Israel.

Syria / News Briefs / Germany

Germany Agrees to Take in 10,000 More Syrian Refugees

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

An additional 10,000 Syrian refugees will be permitted to enter Germany.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Divorced Israeli Dad Stabbed to Death his 2 American Children

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Divorced father stabbed to death his two American children after they arrived in Israel for a visit.

Terrorism / Politics / Government / News Briefs / Media

Israeli Journalists Covering 'Palestinian Affairs' Condemn Israel

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Are the Israeli journalists cajoling the 'anti-normalizationists' who bar their entry to PA cities?

Terrorism / Global / News Briefs / Islamists

Pakistan Airport Under Attack UPDATED

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Gunmen attacked the airport in Karachi, Pakistan.

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