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Will Democrats face scrutiny for their stance on the Israel-Gaza war?

Democratic politicians are struggling to strike a balance between U.S. support for Israel and voter outrage over civilian suffering in Gaza. Read More

Jewish New Yorkers rally outside Park East Synagogue, 2 weeks after anti-Israel protest there

(JTA) — Hundreds of New York City Jews and their allies braved the cold Thursday evening for a rally outside Park East Synagogue, where pro-Palestinian protesters had demonstrated two weeks prior ... Read More

Eurovision champion Nemo returns winner's trophy to protest Israel's inclusion

Swiss singer Nemo, who won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, said Thursday they will return the winner's trophy because Israel is being allowed to compete in the politically troubled pop music ... Read More

Backing Israel was considered mandatory for New York politicians. Then came Zohran Mamdani

NEW YORK – A few weeks before his stunning loss to Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic mayoral primary, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo put forth a political calculus long accepted as fact in New York: “Being a ... Read More

'Classrooms must not be political platforms' says MLA after teachers protest against Israeli actions in Gaza at Northern Irish schools

The TUV has said that “classrooms should not become platforms for political causes” after teachers in Northern Ireland staged pro-Palestinian demonstrations today. Read More