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Pro-Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani sues Betar USA, alleging far-right Zionist group violated her civil rights

The suit could pit two radical groups against each other in court. -- The post Pro-Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani sues Betar USA, alleging far-right Zionist group violated her civil rights Learn more

As a YouTuber targets Orthodox communities, the right wrestles with its antisemitism problem

When YouTube provocateur Tyler Oliveira set his sights on Lakewood, New Jersey, local Jewish philanthropist Richard Roberts decided to invite him to talk. -- The post As a YouTuber targets Learn more

San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie condemns ‘Tax the Jews’ chant heard during protest

The chants appeared to come from a woman who the DSA denied was affiliated with the group. -- The post San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie condemns ‘Tax the Jews’ chant Learn more

HarperCollins to publish book of conversations with Rabbi Eli Schlanger, Chabad emissary slain in Sydney

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, is also set to release a book in April. -- The post HarperCollins to publish book of conversations with Rabbi Eli Schlanger, Chabad Learn more

In a separate incident, the Israeli Air Force struck gunmen who posed a threat to soldiers in the northern Strip. The post IDF slays terrorists exiting tunnel in southern Gaza Learn more

It also issued a travel warning for the Jewish state, citing “rocket fire and armed UAV intrusions” as possible threats. The post US authorizes non-emergency staff to leave Israel over Learn more

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee was given an Honorary Citizenship commemorative passport by the Yesha Council. The post In first, US embassy provides services to Israelis in Judea and Learn more

A report from the Henry Jackson Society envisions an nation that functions as a spiritual anchor for the West and a vital industrial partner for the East, fusing military resilience Learn more

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