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Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox Stage ‘March of the Million’ Against Military Draft

Hundreds of thousands took to the streets of Jerusalem on Thursday to protest against efforts to end an exemption from military service for Israel’s Haredi religious students. Read More

Department’s social media post on Israel trip ‘strictly non-political’ – Paul Givan

The Stormont Education Minister defended asking his department to publicise his visit to a school in Israel amid calls for him to resign. Read More

Anti-Israel radicals from 'global intifada' movement join 'No Kings' protests

Palestinian solidarity activists plan to embed in 'No Kings' protests nationwide as investigators examine nonprofit organizations for possible tax violations. Read More

Hundreds of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protest against conscription

Local media reported that roughly 200,000 protesters, mostly men dressed in traditional black suits and hats, carried placards denouncing conscription. The demonstrators blocked major roads and set ... Read More

Israeli planes strike Gaza in test of Trump-brokered ceasefire

An Israeli military official told Reuters Hamas violated the ceasefire with an attack against Israeli forces in an area under Israeli control. Read More

2 of NYC’s 5 public pension funds are vulnerable to a mayor-backed Israel divestment push

The man who is likely to be New York City’s top finance watchdog under Zohran Mamdani — assuming they both win their races on Tuesday — has said he does ... Read More

Protests grow in Italy against Israel's offensive in Gaza

Protests calling for an end to Israel's offensive against Hamas brought hundreds thousands of people onto the streets in Italy, according to the labor union which helped organize them. Read More

From CRT to Campus Protest: The Making of a Mamdani Voter

As a young person deeply engaged in politics, I am often asked why my generation is elevating figures like Zohran Mamdani, a self-described socialist, in ... Read More