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Featured / Jewish / Politics / Government / Left vs. Right / Jerusalem / Religious & Secular in Israel / On Campus / Education

Bennett Admits to Seminary Women Regretting Promises He Broke in Forging Government

By Jewish Press News Desk

Bennett stressed repeatedly that social divides within Israel and the Jewish people were more dangerous to the country’s future than even external security threats.

Israel / Politics / Turkey

After 15 Years, Turkish Foreign Minister Visits Israel

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The relations between Israel and Turkey have been sour for years as Erdoğan and his Islamist ruling party have drawn the country toward the Muslim Brotherhood and have espoused anti-Israel Islamic ideas, and even anti-Semitic notions.

US / Politics / Antisemitism

With Just One ‘No’ Vote, House Passes Resolution Condemning Antisemitism

By Dmitriy Shapiro (JNS)

“To suggest there is not a need to combat anti-Semitism is not only offensive, but it’s also simply ignorant,” said Rabbi Shlomo Litvin, chairman of the Kentucky Jewish Council and director of Chabad of the Bluegrass, after Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) was the only member of Congress to oppose the resolution.

Politics / The Knesset

Knesset Passes Bill Granting Child Tax Credits

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Each credit point is worth NIS 2,796 ($835) and applies to 610,000 working parents.

Politics / UK / Boycott / BDS

UK to Ban Public Entities from Declaring Boycotts

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Boycotts erode “community cohesion” and “overwhelmingly target Israel.”

Politics / Police and Crime / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Police to Launch Probe Against 2 Arab-Party MKs for Assaulting Officers

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Due to the documentation of the two incidents, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara will have no choice but investigate the incidents.

Israel / Politics / News Briefs

PM Bennett’s Advisor Quits

By Jewish Press News Desk

Meir is considered an expert on Arab affairs.

US / Politics / The Courts / Left vs. Right

House Judiciary Committee Passes Supreme Court Ethics Legislation

By Jewish Press News Desk

The law would require the Supreme Court to create a code of conduct that would apply to both the justices and their employees.

Jewish / NY / Politics / Left vs. Right / Florida

Fallout from Holocaust Museum Snub of Florida’s Governor DeSantis Results in Some Funds Removed

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

Two leading Jewish conservatives blasted New York City’s Museum of Jewish Heritage–A Living Memorial to the Holocaust in a Wall Street Journal op-ed on May 6, claiming that museum staff told them they could not hold an event there if Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was invited to speak. The op-ed, titled “Persona Non Grata at […]

US / Politics / Elections

Ohio Rep. Shontel Brown Repeats Victory Over Nina Turner in Gain for Pro-Israel Democrats

By Dmitriy Shapiro (JNS)

Her campaign was endorsed and supported by AIPAC and its new political action committee, which can support candidates directly.

US / Politics / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / On Campus / Education

2,000 Petition University of California to Reject ‘Politically Motivated, Academically Vacuous, Harmful Proposal’

By Jewish Press News Desk

Such a curriculum would “marginalize Jewish students and fuel hatred and discrimination against the Jewish community.”

Headline / US / Politics / Government / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE / Egypt

PM Bennett Thrilled on Eve of 'Negev Summit’ – and There’s Lots to Celebrate

By Jewish Press News Desk

At least three of the participants in the hastily-organized Negev Summit share trepidations about the 900-pound mullah in the room.

Headline / IDF & Security / US / Politics / Government / Left vs. Right / Ukraine

Republican Congressman Says Israel’s Refusal to Support Ukraine Could Undermine Relations with US

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

Kinzinger’s unrestrained comments reflect the arrogance behind the colossal American failures in the Middle East in the past 20 years.

Politics / Left vs. Right / News Briefs / The Knesset

Coalition Postpones Vote on Limiting PM’s Tenure After Losing Majority

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Once again, the coalition was forced to postpone a vote on a bill it had planned to promote after losing its majority at the Knesset’s plenum.

US / Politics

Rep. Ted Deutch to Become Next Head of the American Jewish Committee

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“I have worked closely with AJC throughout my tenure in Congress and I am deeply honored to have been chosen to serve as the organization’s next CEO,” Deutch said in a statement.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Diaspora

Jewish Agency Extends Chairperson-Selection Process

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The process will be continued “until a suitable candidate is found,” says the Agency, after none of the current candidates was able to secure enough votes for nomination.

Politics / Government / The Knesset

Coalition ‘Flees’ and Opposition Wins 13 Votes at Knesset

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Bennett's increasingly unstable coalition has repeatedly failed to pass its own legislation in recent weeks.

Politics / Left vs. Right / The Knesset

Bennett-Bashing Kati Piasecki Joins Knesset as Meretz MK

By Gil Tanenbaum / TPS

Piasecki could prove to be a problem for Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and his coalition government considering the very harsh words that she has had for him personally over the years.

Israel / Politics / Azerbaijan

30 Years Later, the Khojaly Massacre Continues to Haunt Azerbaijanis

By Rachel Avraham

The Economic Peace Center is hosting a panel titled “Karabakh and the Khojaly Genocide” at the Begin Center on February 28th at 7 PM

Politics / Police and Crime / Government / Coronavirus

Israel Freedom Convoy Persists Amid Media Blackout and Police Crackdown

By Orit Arfa

Israeli Minister Eli Avidar calls the police’s breakup of the protest at the Knesset “violent and brutal.”

US / Politics / Antisemitism / Diaspora

1,444 Petitioners to USC: Fix Double Standard in Treating Anti-Zionist Harassment

By Jewish Press News Desk

“My friend’s daughter had to leave USC because she couldn't deal with the harassment and threats because she was Jewish and supported Israel.”

Politics / Government / Photo of the Day / Coronavirus

Freedom Convoy: Israel

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

The crowdfunded initiative was inspired by the Canadian Freedom Convoy and is operating under the slogan “Take back the wheel.”

US / Politics / Antisemitism

Rashida Tlaib paid $170,000 to Firm Run by Activist Who Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Unbought Power LLC is led by Rasha Mubarak, who describes herself as a “Palestinian Muslim American community activist.”

US / Politics / Anti-Israel NGOs

Lobbying Group Calls on J Street to Drop Endorsement of Scandal-Ridden Lawmaker

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Pro-Israel America is calling on J Street PAC to drop its endorsement of Rep. Marie Newman (D-Ill.)

Headline / Terrorism / US / Politics / Global / Antisemitism

Report: 2021 Was 'Most Antisemitic Year' in a Decade

By Jewish Press News Desk

Lifting of Covid lockdowns in Europe and Operation Guardian of the Walls led to a dramatic increase in antisemitism.

Jewish / US / Politics / Left vs. Right / Diaspora

Former Ambassador David Friedman Joins Republican Jewish Coalition's Board of Directors

By Jewish Press News Desk

"We are very excited that David Friedman is now taking a leadership role in the Republican Jewish Coalition."

IDF & Security / US / Politics

Major Jewish Groups Urge Senate to Take Immediate Action to Replenish Iron Dome

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelming approved (420-9) legislation last September to provide $1 billion in funds, but the legislation has since stalled in the Senate.

NY / Politics / Elections

NY GOP Candidate for Governor Lee Zeldin Visits Chabad Lubavitch Ohel

By COLlive.com

Zeldin was elected to the US Congress in 2014, representing New York’s First Congressional District, where he continues to serve as one of two Republican Jewish lawmakers.

Politics / Government / Left vs. Right / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Rightwing Orgs, Judea and Samaria Leaders, Launch Campaign Against PM Bennett

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Dagan accused Bennett’s government of “losing direction, it is losing it in Samaria, it is losing it in the Negev.”

Politics / Bedouin / Left vs. Right / The Knesset

Coalition Passes Controversial Law Connecting Illegal Bedouin-Built Structures to Electricity Grid

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Prime Minister Bennett appeared to lose control, approached the opposition’s aisles and confronted members of the opposition, who shouted at him “shame” and “go away.” Bennett was visibly shaken and agitated.

US / Politics

AIPAC Launches Two PACs, Joining Political Campaign Finance Arena for First Time

By Dmitriy Shapiro (JNS)

“This is a way to be more competitive, more active, more energetic and more impactful,” said Steve Grossman, who served as AIPAC president from 1992 to 1996.

Politics / Hamas / Elections / Palestinian Authority

Survey: PA Arabs Prefer Fatah over Hamas in Local Elections but Demand Chairman Abbas' Resignation

By Jewish Press Staff Reporter

The poll shows a decrease in the percentage of those who believe that armed struggle is the most effective means of ending the Israeli occupation.

Politics / Government / Left vs. Right

Netanyahu Family’s Security Detail Discontinued

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The former Israeli premier’s family call the decision by the Ministerial Committee on Israel Security Agency Affairs “political, scandalous and irresponsible.”

Politics / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / On Campus / Education / Gulf States / UAE

Israeli & Emirati Students Address Global Challenges Together

By Jewish Press News Desk

Bennett: There's no better time to spread the message of Israel to the world and this mission is an example of proactively spreading that light.

Israel / Politics / Elections / Left vs. Right

Thousands March in Tel Aviv Against ‘Bennett-Abbas’ Govt.

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

protestors gathered at Habima Square and demanded “the preservation of the Jewish identity of the State of Israel.”

Israel / Politics / Azerbaijan

2 Years After the War, Azerbaijan Still Grappling with Armenia's Failure to Submit Accurate Landmine Maps

By Rachel Avraham

"It was Armenia who started the conflict. The Azerbaijanis want to make peace, yet this is how they are being repaid.”

US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

'Pro-Israel America' Endorses Six Incumbent Legislators for 2022 Midterm Elections

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

They include four Democrats and two Republican U.S. congressional members eyeing re-election.

US / Politics / Government / Holidays & Observances

Prime Minister Bennett Meets New US Ambassador Nides, They Light Chanukah Candles

By Jewish Press News Desk

"I know we're going to do a lot of great things together. Welcome back to Israel and best of luck, my friend."

US / Politics / Left vs. Right / Jerusalem

100-Plus House Republicans Introduce Bill to Block Reopening of US Consulate

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Rep. David Kustoff (R-Tenn.) said the proposal to reopen it would be “inconsistent” with the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995.

US / Politics / History / Antisemitism

Biden's Nominee for Envoy on Fighting Anti-Semitism: Singling Out Israel for Criticism is Anti-Semitism

By Jewish Press News Desk

“Give me an example of one Muslim state with possibly the exception of Morocco, where Jews and other religions live and prosper as minorities."

Headline / Politics / Government / Elections

Ministerial Panel Unanimously Approves Term Limits for Prime Minister

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu came out lashing, declaring the bill and it's supporters undemocratic.

US / Politics / Left vs. Right / Boycott / BDS / Anti-Israel NGOs / On Campus / Education

79 Groups Urge Virginia Tech to Protect Jewish Students after Graduate Senate Approves Pro-BDS Resolution

By Jewish Press News Desk

Virginia Tech’s Graduate and Professional Student Senate members implement the academic boycott on campus and in their own classrooms.

Headline / Politics / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Cracks in the Coalition: Opposition Wins Two Knesset Votes As Ra'am MK Votes with Opposition

By Jewish Press News Desk

With the budget passed, the coalition is no longer showing as unified a front in the Knesset as it did before.

In Print / NY / Politics

Orthodox Benny Goldstein Is Victor In Small Upstate Town

By Marc Gronich

Goldstein said he hopes a new cannabis-growing plant on the horizon will be the beginning of a revitalized and brighter future for the town.

In Print / NY / Politics

Conservatives Upbeat Over Tish James Entry Into Gov. Race

By Marc Gronich

Hochul needs to cater to downstate interests on many issues. That moves her farther to the left but she can’t really ‘out-left’ Tish James.

US / Politics / Elections

Republican Hopefuls Tout Pro-Israel Credentials, Take Shots at Democrats at RJC Gathering

By Josh Hasten

Speaker after speaker at this year’s Republican Jewish Coalition accused the Biden administration of failing on many issues but especially on damaging the strong U.S.-Israel ties developed under the Trump administration, while also showing weakness against Iran as they pursue nuclear weapons.

US / Politics / Jerusalem

Report: Democratic Congressmen Working to Prevent Reopening of Consulate in Jerusalem to the Palestinian Authority

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

A number of Democratic representatives have stated that they intend to act in the coming days and raise the issue with Biden in a number of ways, imploring him to reconsider the decision.

Israel / US / Politics

Pro-Israel Group Protest US Intent to Open Consulate for Palestinian Authority in Jerusalem

By Josh Hasten

“This is not what real friends do. If you are a real friend, you should respect your friend’s authority and sovereignty over its territory,” said Eytan Meir, head of the international division of Im Tirtzu.

Featured / Jewish / US / Politics / Diaspora / Religious & Secular in Israel

‘The New Jew’ Docuseries Fostering US-Israel Ties Is Coming to America

By Jewish Press Staff

“The New Jew” helps Israeli viewers explore the fundamental differences between Judaism in Israel versus Jewishness in the US.

Politics / Government / Left vs. Right

Israeli Right Blasts ‘Anti-Netanyahu’ Bill

By Israel Hayom

The bill, proposed by Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar, would bar those under indictment from forming a government or serving as alternate premier.

Featured / US / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS / Media

Report: 89% of Netflix's 'Palestinian Films' Directed by BDS Supporters

By Jewish Press News Desk

“It is unfortunate that Netflix is giving a platform to directors who advocate division and bigotry in the arts of all places."

Druze / Politics / Government / History / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Egypt

Former Israeli Communications Minister: I Was Anwar Sadat's Druze Translator

By Rachel Avraham

“Presidents Obama and Clinton's mistake was that they thought there could be democracy in Egypt,” Kara explained.

Israel / Politics

After Stern Pulls Out, Race for Jewish Agency’s Leadership Heats Up

By Yori Yalon

Despite the impressive list of candidates—the majority of which are women—there is reportedly no front runner yet

In Print / NY / Politics

Orthodox Judge Set To Take New Seat On Queens Bench

By Marc Gronich

While Kirschner’s caseload in Queens Criminal Court has prepared him for his role in state Supreme Court, he feels he’s had a special guiding hand from above.

US / Politics / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / On Campus / Education

AMCHA Denounces California Governor's Signing of Ethnic Studies Bill

By Jewish Press News Desk

“This bill could and should have been stopped at the legislative level and must not be forced on the Jewish community to fight in each of California’s 1,300 school districts.

In Print / Albany Beat / NY / Politics

Governor Hochul Goes On The Campaign Stump

By Marc Gronich

To show she can relate to the average candidate and committee member, Hochul continued with her resume. I’ve been fighting since 1974, fighting for candidates. I know how hard it is...

Politics / Government / Left vs. Right

‘Frightening’: FM Lapid Slammed for Blaming Netanyahu for Progressives’ Pressure in Congress

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid faced sharp criticism after claiming that that anti-Israel pressure in the US Congress by progressives was former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fault. Due to opposition from a number of Democratic congressmen, $1 billion worth of US aid for Israel’s Iron Dome defense system was delayed. Funding for Israel’s missile defense system […]

Politics / Gaza / Hamas / Government

Ra'am MK Says Gaza War Won't Endanger Coalition

By Jewish Press News Desk

Ra'am doesn't think their leaving the coalition would affect a change in Israeli policy towards Gaza.

In Print / NY / Politics

Reminiscing With Curtis Sliwa: From Crown Heights To His Mayoral Campaign

By Marc Gronich

In Crown Heights where were all the people who condemned me? The Chanukah attacks, where were they?

In Print / NY / Politics

Hochul’s Cannabis Board Appointments Spark Controversy

By Marc Gronich

"The goal isn’t necessarily to prevent big business from coming into the industry in New York but definitely from allowing them to be the only operators in this space,” Alexander said.

Politics / Government / The Courts / Bedouin

Just Like Bibi, Bennett-Lapid Govt. Seeks to Postpone Removal of Illegal Khan al Ahmar Post

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

After severely criticizing Benjamin Netanyahu for his inaction on the removal of the illegal Arab outpost of Khan al-Ahmar, Bennett is seeking to further postpone the evacuation, adopting the same line of the Netanyahu government.

Headline / Politics / Government / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Bennett’s Voters Face Bennett’s Diplomacy and Bennett's Demolitions

By Caroline B. Glick

Demolition orders like the one for Arugot Farm’s vineyard are just one way the Bennett-Lapid government is moving toward establishing a hostile Palestinian state in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

Politics / Holidays & Observances / Islamists / Religion / Asia

Rosh Hashanah Greetings from Azerbaijan

By Rachel Avraham

“Passersby, regardless of their religious affiliation, always congratulate us on Rosh Hashanah.”

Terrorism / US / Politics / Antisemitism / Islamists

Pro-Israel Group Urges Ethics Investigation of Tlaib for Retweeting Charity with Terror Ties

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

According to the release, the organization was investigated by the Israel-based Alma Research and Education Center, which indicated that some of the money donated to Baitulmaal goes to the Gaza-based charity organizations United Friends Association for Social Development (UFA).

Israel / US / Politics / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / On Campus / Education

Jewish Institute for Liberal Values Says Critical Race Theory Encourages Anti-Semitism

By Jewish Press News Desk

"We believe it is impossible to contain the anti-Semitism emerging from CSJ without rejecting the imposition of CSJ."

In Print / NY / Politics

Hochul And Team Take The Reins In New York

By Marc Gronich

The eviction moratorium that’s expiring shortly will have no bearing on these individuals. We’re talking about literally sending people to their doors.

Middle East / Levant / US / Politics / History / Left vs. Right / Video of the Day / Social Media

Ben Shapiro: US Armed Taliban to the Teeth 'Because Joe Biden Is an Incompetent Buffoon'

By Jewish Press News Desk

Biden's previous claims of unanimity among his military advisors unravel and a new chart showing the vast weaponry left to the Taliban goes viral.

Israel / US / Politics / Iran

Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro Rejoins State Department to Assist with Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Shapiro served as ambassador to Israel during the Obama administration from 2011 to 2017. Shapiro will split his time working from the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem and the U.S. State Department.

Politics / Government / Left vs. Right

Bennett Slammed for Gantz-Abbas Meeting, Right Fears Another Withdrawal

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The meeting with Abbas is “the most worrying development since the formation of the government. And it takes place a few hours after the return of Naftali Bennett to Washington”.

Israel / US / Politics

Blinken Reaffirms US Commitment to Two-State Solution in Talk with Bennett

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

According to a readout of the meeting from State Department Spokesperson Ned Price, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security and emphasized the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries.

Featured / Haredim & Hassidim / Politics / Religious & Secular in Israel / Health and Medicine / Judaism

United Hatzalah Chief Slams Haredim Who Claim Training Women EMTs Violates Modesty

By Jewish Press News Desk

If the person requesting help is female, it would be more halachically correct that she be treated by another female than by a male.

Israel / Politics / Elections

Benny Gantz Declares He Could Be Prime Minister of Israel

By Gil Tanenbaum / TPS

Rumor has it that Netanyahu is planning to offer Gantz a very sweet deal.

Featured / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Politics / Government / Palestinian Authority

Israel's Prison Service Enables PA's Canteen Deposits for Terrorists Behind Bars

By Jewish Press News Desk

Two NGOs revealed that from 2017 to 2019, the Postal Bank transferred some NIS 100 million ($31 million) from the PA to terrorists for use at prison canteens.

Featured / Politics / Government / Bedouin / Video of the Day

Water in the Negev: Why Israeli Taxpayers Are Suckers

By Jewish Press News Desk

It looks like what happens in the Negev doesn’t really stay in the Negev. It digs deep into your pockets up north.

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