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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The US has been sidelined in the Middle East. Egypt, the UAE and the Saudis are the new police force.
Rockets launched at Jerusalem were fired from Gazan schools compound.
Al Qaeda affiliate released an American journalist on Sunday, Aug. 24.
Whether Hamas IS equivalent to ISIS or Hamas simply hearts ISIS remains unclear.
Hamas murdered a 4 yr old Israeli boy with a rocket launched next to an UNRWA school/shelter for Gazan refugees.
Temple University's SJP claims the pro-Israel Jewish student harassed and provoked them into assaulting him.
There was a failed secret US mission earlier this summer to rescue American hostages in Syria.
Islamic State allegedly beheaded one American journalist, has threatened another with the same fate.
Protesters were removed and arrested after staging an anti-Israel sit-in at Sen. Feinstein's office.
Home of man believed to be kidnapper, murderer of Our Boys about to be demolished.
Hamas deported and threatened journalists from covering its terrorist activities in Gaza.
Iraq's Prime Minister, Nuri Al-Maliki, has agreed to step down and to support the designated new leader.
The Wiesenthal Center detailed for Ban Ki Moon Hamas's as well as the UN's grievous wrongs in Gaza.
"My Zionism" is a project to energize American youth about Zionism, the national liberation movement of the Jewish people.
Three senators condemn UNRWA activities in Gaza and demand investigation, with answers from Kerry.
Lauren Bacall, first cousin to Shimon Peres, dies peacefully at 89.
Most US study abroad in Israel programs are going forward despite the summer's violence.
Garnier runs from Zionist label. Its parent company, L'Oreal, had notorious Nazi sympathizers.
The Gaza war continues militarily, diplomatically and hasbaradically.
George Galloway declares the district he represents in England's Parliament an "Israel-Free Zone."
Hamas fires rockets into Israel three hours before the ceasefire was scheduled to end.
Hamas is like the boy who murdered his parents and then cries because he is an orphan.
Nass was pitched a Daily Show bit on Obamacare. Nass pitched Stewart a debate about Israel, instead.
Hamas claims victory; but its victim is the gullible West, which always succumbs to manipulation.
"Fields of Exile" provides a glimpse into the horrors of academic anti-Israelism, experienced by one firmly rooted in the left.
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.
More ugly anti-Semitism in Europe, with the Gaza war serving as the wick for the firebombs of hatred.
With all the violent hot spots around the world, only the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv reduced visa services.
Former head of German Jewry warns Jews of danger and decries others for silent complicity.
UNRWA spokesman wouldn't say whose rockets were found in its schools for the third time.
In an alleged conversation, Obama demanded Israel agree to ceasefire, accept enemies as mediators.
Kerry's performance panned by Israeli public, media, and even the PA. Why fury directed only at the Israeli government?
Calling for a global recitation of the Shema at 12:00 noon EST, 7:00 a.m. PST, 7:00 p.m. in Israel.
The UN Security Council wants a cease fire now. The focus is on the safety of Gaza civilians, but not Israel's security.
Bibi's cabinet unanimously rejected Kerry's ceasefire proposal, but still considering 12-hour break.
Hip Hop musicians create a song and video to express how they feel about the current Arab/Israel war.
Senators wrote to Obama insisting any ceasefire ensures Israel will be free from Gazan terrorism.
Sen Ted Cruz wants the administration to give straight answers to questions about the FAA ban on Israel.
Why is the ban on Israel's airport different from all other FAA bans?
US extends ban on flights to Israel despite lack of such precaution in similar or worse situations.
Golani brigade commander was hospitalized after being wounded, but he returned to the battlefield to complete the mission.
The Ruderman Family Foundation rewards Jewish organizations for promoting inclusion of those with disabilities.
Israel's transportation minister said cancelling flights to Israel is like handing a prize to terrorists.
Turkey is attempting to be seen as the protectorate for the Palestinian Arabs.
Members of congress should experience Israelis' lives. Bomb Shelter Museum will be in D.C. July 22.
Protesters became violent in several anti-Israel/pro-terror rallies in Europe over the weekend.
Not an altogether terrible day for Israel at the UN, given there were no riots or demands that Israel surrender unilaterally.
CNN reporter believes she was justified in referring to Sderot Israelis as "scum."
CNN journalist refers to some Israelis as "scum," then deletes tweet.
Musicians scheduled to perform in Israel have begun to cancel their dates due to the violence.
The US State Department press briefings often end up being 'Palestinian' advocacy sessions.
Tweets praising Hitler have been trending globally in response to the misreporting of Operation Protective Edge.
Congress requested double the aid for the Iron Dome system than the U.S. administration did.
A New York doctor claims she was booted from a JetBlue flight when an Arab complained about her being on the plane.
Holland wants to withhold its aid to the PA if that money is used to reward terrorists.
A mortar shell was fired at Israel from Syria late Sunday evening. Israel responded swiftly.
Jews are once again being firebombed and attacked with rocks and bats as they cower in synagogues. In 2014. In Paris.
Tzeva Adom was heard in the vicinity of Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday morning.
Diana Bhutto, Arab 'human rights' lawyer, lies repeatedly and completely on national television.
Militarized residential areas become legitimate targets under international law.
Volunteers came to help build the site now called Givat v'Gaon, to honor the memory of Gilad, Eyal and Naftali.
Some good friends of Israel in the US congress introduced the Naftali Fraenkel Reward Bill.
US Mid-East Envoy Gordon casts Israel as the sole party to the conflict which needs to change.
Hundreds of Arabs celebrate a rocket launched by Hamas in Gaza hit a building in Jerusalem.
A wedding is about to take place in Israel Tuesday evening, July 8, when the siren alert goes off. Watch.
Sirens were screaming throughout Israel on Tuesday evening, bomb shelters opened in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
Shuafat is the neighborhood of the home of the murdered abu Khaider.
Israel has commenced a new operation against Gaza rocket attacks, Operation Protective Edge.
IDF strikes terror tunnel, seven Hamas terrorists carrying explosives inside were killed.
Late Sunday night in Israel, a mortar landed in the northern Galilee.
Arabs torched the Jewish holy shrine of Joseph's Tomb; the location of where Joseph was buried is in the Book of Joshua.
Well over 200 people showed up at Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia at a memorial service for the slain Israeli teens.
Bogus tweets from hacked IDF account praised 'Palestine' and warned of a nuclear leak.
Fadi Arouri called for the abduction and sexual abuse of a loyal Israeli. Why is he in Israel?
No one yet knows who is responsible for abu Khaider's death, yet the JCPA immediately drew a target on the map of Israel.
Israeli authorities condemned the murder swiftly and resolutely, asking all citizens to respect the rule of law.
The head of the U.N. included an exhortation for "all parties" to "refrain from any actions" that could make matters worse.
Before, we were unified in prayer and hope for the boys’ safe return. Now, tragically, we are unified in grief.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry responded forcefully to news of the murders of the three Israeli teenagers.
The US President condemned "the tragedy" and urged all parties to refrain from further destabilizing steps.
A high school student takes on the NYT's silence on the Holocaust.
Cruz spoke in detail about each of the boys, about the kidnapping, and about the nature of Hamas.
Gavrilov and several groups created a unique fundraising and awareness-raising program to #BringBackOurBoys.
After saying it was scaling back the operation to recover the boys, the mothers of the kidnapped teens demanded stiffer spines.
Last week anti-Semitic violence erupted at European solidarity rallies for the kidnapped Israeli boys.
Naftali's mother will ask the international community for help finding the boys and returning them safely.
'The problem with Middle East scholarship? Edward Said is treated like a guru and hero and Fouad Ajami isn't.'
Listening to the recorded phone call attempt for help was more than some of the relatives could bear.
Will US envoy to OIC discuss the snatching of schoolgirls and boys by genocidal Islamist terrorists?
The IDF found an avalanche of violent weapons while searching Arabs' homes for the Missing Boys.
Just a few months ago Israeli teen hostage Eyal Yifrach played guitar and sang at his cousin's wedding.
The head of the yeshiva the missing boys attends sent out a message calling for prayers and gratitude to the IDF.
Ambassador Oren: the U.S. should rescind its hasty recognition of the Fatah-Hamas unity government (PUG).
Three Israeli teens remain missing; personal gear recovered.
The Brussels Jewish Museum murder suspect opposes extradition if it means he will be tried in Israel.
An additional 10,000 Syrian refugees will be permitted to enter Germany.
Divorced father stabbed to death his two American children after they arrived in Israel for a visit.
Are the Israeli journalists cajoling the 'anti-normalizationists' who bar their entry to PA cities?
Serry promised more U.N. money for Gaza and called for lifting the legal blockade of Gaza's borders.
Gunmen attacked the airport in Karachi, Pakistan.


