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20 January 2025

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Gaza Residents Return to Vast Destruction in Old Neighborhoods The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/world/middleeast/gaza-israel-cease-fire.html 139.735.117 New York New York City 20/01/2025 05:00 PM
Relatives of freed hostages thank Trump, and call on Israel to win the freedom of remaining captives. The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01/20/world/israel-hamas-cease-fire/relatives-of-freed-hostages-thank-trump-and-call-on-israel-to-win-the-freedom-of-remaining-captives 139.735.117 New York New York City 20/01/2025 04:40 PM
Hamas Official Says Group Is Ready for ‘Dialogue With America’ The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/world/middleeast/hamas-trump-us.html 139.735.117 New York New York City 20/01/2025 11:38 AM
Gaza ceasefire brings hope but aid workers warn of major hurdles ahead CNN https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/20/middleeast/gaza-ceasefire-aid-challenges-ahead-intl/index.html 108.432.341 Georgia Atlanta 20/01/2025 08:18 AM
Neo-Nazi in really bad rabbi costume busted after ‘harassing’ people inside Nashville Jewish center New York Post https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/us-news/neo-nazi-in-rabbi-costume-arrested-trying-to-enter-jewish-center/ 53.304.061 New York New York City 20/01/2025 04:09 PM
New Israel TikTok Ban Theory Sweeps Through Social Media Newsweek https://www.newsweek.com/tiktok-isarel-2017738 50.698.776 New York New York City 20/01/2025 11:57 AM
Houthis to Limit Red Sea Attacks to Israeli Ships Amid Gaza Ceasefire Newsweek https://www.newsweek.com/houthis-limit-red-sea-attacks-israeli-ships-amid-gaza-ceasefire-2017575 50.698.776 New York New York City 20/01/2025 10:01 AM
Trump cancels sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-cancels-sanctions-far-right-israeli-settlers-occupied-west-bank-2025-01-21/ 39.925.788 New York New York City 20/01/2025 07:40 PM
Childcare near Sydney Jewish school torched in new antisemitic attack Reuters https://www.reuters.com/video/watch/idRW494021012025RP1/ 39.925.788 New York New York City 20/01/2025 06:59 PM
Trump to lift pause on 2,000-pound bomb supply to Israel, Walla News reports Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-lift-pause-2000-pound-bomb-supply-israel-walla-news-reports-2025-01-20/ 39.925.788 New York New York City 20/01/2025 04:24 PM
Australian state commits more police to investigate antisemitic crime ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/australian-state-commits-police-investigate-antisemitic-crime-117919894 33.907.450 New York New York City 20/01/2025 11:52 AM
Don’t Be So Sure the War on Hamas Is Ending The Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/opinion/dont-be-so-sure-the-war-on-hamas-is-ending-b519b7ca 24.379.061 New York New York City 20/01/2025 03:21 PM
Q&A With Israel’s U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon: What’s in Store for U.S.-Israel Relations Under Trump? U.S. News & World Report https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2025-01-20/q-amp-a-with-israels-u-n-ambassador-danny-danon-whats-in-store-for-u-s-israel-relations-under-trump 23.775.642 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 20/01/2025 03:37 PM
Palestinian Rescue Workers Begin Search for People Under Rubble on Day Two of Ceasefire U.S. News & World Report https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2025-01-20/palestinian-rescue-workers-begin-search-for-people-under-rubble-on-day-two-of-ceasefire 23.775.642 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 20/01/2025 07:58 AM
Australia Holds Antisemitism Summit After Childcare Attack Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-21/australia-calls-antisemitism-summit-after-childcare-arson-attack 15.755.016 New York New York City 20/01/2025 08:31 PM
Zonszein: Hostage Deal Could've Been Agreed Earlier Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2025-01-20/zonszein-hostage-deal-could-ve-been-agreed-earlier-video 15.755.016 New York New York City 20/01/2025 01:33 AM
Nadler condemns ‘what appears to be a Heil Hitler salute’ from Musk The Hill https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5096983-nadler-heil-hitler-nazi-salute-musk-trump-inauguration-day/ 12.577.652 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 20/01/2025 08:23 PM
Elon Musk Comments on Controversial Clip of Him Giving a Nazi-Like Salute Time Magazine https://time.com/7208614/elon-musk-nazi-salute-reactions-debate-controversy-adl-trump-inauguration/ 10.716.841 New York New York City 20/01/2025 11:15 PM
N.J. city has 2 Jewish police officers. Both have filed complaints alleging antisemitism. NJ.com https://www.nj.com/mercer/2025/01/nj-city-has-2-jewish-police-officers-both-have-filed-complaints-alleging-antisemitism.html 7.644.205 New Jersey Woodbridge 20/01/2025 01:00 PM
Details on captivity of released hostages emerge, Trump 'not confident' ceasefire will be kept The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/2025-01-21/live-updates-838488 6.224.673 Jerusalem Jerusalem 20/01/2025 09:52 PM
Noa Argamani, hostage families brought on stage at Trump's presidential parade The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-838484 6.224.673 Jerusalem Jerusalem 20/01/2025 08:39 PM
Over 50,000 young Jews expected to visit Israel in 2025 under new initiative The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-838461 6.224.673 Jerusalem Jerusalem 20/01/2025 05:33 PM
These are all the rabbis who have spoken at US presidential inaugurations The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-838436 6.224.673 Jerusalem Jerusalem 20/01/2025 02:28 PM
Trump ally Mike Evans: Ceasefire an opportunity to stop Iran, make peace with Saudis - interview The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/international/article-838413 6.224.673 Jerusalem Jerusalem 20/01/2025 11:54 AM
Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff in spotlight after hostage deal - analysis The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/international/article-838361 6.224.673 Jerusalem Jerusalem 20/01/2025 07:36 AM
JFNA's Julie Platt: Love between Israel and Diaspora never been stronger - interview The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-838346 6.224.673 Jerusalem Jerusalem 20/01/2025 05:24 AM
Multiple anti-Israel Wikipedia editors banned after targeting ADL, spreading hate The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-838298 6.224.673 Jerusalem Jerusalem 20/01/2025 12:52 AM
Trump Revokes Biden Sanctions On West Bank Settlers Barron's https://www.barrons.com/news/trump-revokes-biden-sanctions-on-west-bank-settlers-23644c17 5.176.921 New York New York City 20/01/2025 09:00 PM
Palestinian President Abbas 'Ready To Work' With Trump On Two-state Solution Barron's https://www.barrons.com/news/palestinian-president-abbas-ready-to-work-with-trump-on-two-state-solution-ad1d1290 5.176.921 New York New York City 20/01/2025 03:50 PM
Iran Says Hopes Trump Will Take 'Realistic' Approach To Region Barron's https://www.barrons.com/news/iran-says-hopes-trump-will-take-realistic-approach-to-region-f715a150 5.176.921 New York New York City 20/01/2025 04:41 AM
Poll: More Than Fifth of Americans Back Hamas Over Israel Newsmax https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/poll-hamas-israel/2025/01/20/id/1195794/ 4.899.936 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 20/01/2025 02:50 PM
NJ rabbi implores Trump to choose 'the right and the good' in inauguration prayer NorthJersey.com https://eu.northjersey.com/story/news/politics/2025/01/20/nj-rabbi-ari-berman-benediction-trump-inauguration-2025/77837725007/ 3.273.349 New Jersey Woodland Park 20/01/2025 02:15 PM
ICC Prosecutor Leading Charge Against Israel Meets Syria’s Jihadi Overlords Breitbart News Network https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2025/01/20/icc-prosecutor-leading-charge-against-israel-meets-syrias-jihadi-overlords/ 2.837.475 California Los Angeles 20/01/2025 03:16 PM
Israelis, Palestinians welcome beginning of six-week ceasefire Voice of America (VOA) https://www.voanews.com/a/israelis-palestinians-welcome-beginning-of-six-week-ceasefire-/7943728.html 2.827.812 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 20/01/2025 03:27 PM
Easthampton School Board seeks censure of city councilor after his probing into antisemitism in district MassLive.com https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2025/01/easthampton-school-board-seeks-censure-of-city-councilor-after-his-probing-into-antisemitism-in-district.html 2.817.993 Massachusetts Springfield 20/01/2025 06:47 PM
Report: UMass chancellor acted ‘reasonably’ during encampment, but could have done more MassLive.com https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2025/01/report-umass-chancellor-acted-reasonably-during-encampment-but-could-have-done-more.html 2.817.993 Massachusetts Springfield 20/01/2025 09:00 AM
'What a joke': Critics blast ADL as it downplays Musk's salute as 'awkward gesture' Raw Story https://www.rawstory.com/elon-musk-salute/ 2.602.423 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 20/01/2025 07:37 PM
Three female Israeli hostages released with Hamas gift bags Washington Examiner https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/3292906/israeli-hostages-released-hamas-gift-bags/ 2.251.117 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 20/01/2025 12:47 PM
Trump Brings Families of Israeli Hostages on Stage as Witkoff Unveils Four-point Approach to Middle East Haaretz.com https://www.haaretz.com/us-news/2025-01-21/ty-article/.premium/trump-brings-families-of-israeli-hostages-on-stage-witkoff-unveils-new-mideast-approach/00000194-8617-dbbb-abf4-def7debe0000 2.217.603 20/01/2025 06:59 PM
Netanyahu Is Lying to Trump and Preparing to Sabotage the Gaza Cease-fire Deal Haaretz.com https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-01-20/ty-article/.premium/netanyahu-is-lying-to-trump-and-preparing-to-sabotage-the-gaza-cease-fire-deal/00000194-8369-dfec-a3f7-8b6fbb9a0000 2.217.603 20/01/2025 06:50 AM
Provocative billboards along Central Florida highway call out Jewish hate WKMG-TV https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2025/01/20/provocative-billboards-along-central-florida-highway-call-out-jewish-hate/ 1.629.730 Florida Orlando 20/01/2025 01:08 PM
Moved dozens of times, kept in darkness: Inside Romi, Doron and Emily's captivity Ynetnews https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bji00uq2vjx 1.209.988 Central District Rishon LeẔiyyon 20/01/2025 03:11 PM
'Best days of our alliance yet to come': Netanyahu congratulates Trump on second presidential inauguration Ynetnews https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bygpoz2vye 1.209.988 Central District Rishon LeẔiyyon 20/01/2025 12:36 PM
Trump’s Middle East sheriff: How Steve Witkoff pressured Netanyahu into hostage deal Ynetnews https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h111jtnopkg 1.209.988 Central District Rishon LeẔiyyon 20/01/2025 09:38 AM
Biden team stressed Iran threats in departing briefing for Trump team Semafor https://www.semafor.com/article/01/20/2025/biden-team-stressed-iran-threats-in-departing-briefing-for-trump-team 1.027.607 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 20/01/2025 12:37 PM
Saudi Arabia aims to redefine ties with the US as Trump returns Semafor https://www.semafor.com/article/01/20/2025/saudi-arabia-aims-to-redefine-ties-with-the-us-as-trump-returns-to-the-white-house 1.027.607 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 20/01/2025 07:54 AM
Gaza challenges mount as hostages and prisoners walk free Stars and Stripes https://www.stripes.com/theaters/middle_east/2025-01-20/gaza-challenges-mount-ceasefire-hostages-16543337.html 779.986 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 20/01/2025 10:57 AM
Pro-Israel megadonor Miriam Adelson takes center stage at Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration The Forward https://forward.com/fast-forward/690280/pro-israel-megadonor-miriam-adelson-takes-center-stage-at-donald-trumps-2025-inauguration/ 729.199 New York New York City 20/01/2025 01:06 PM
Abbas asks Trump for assistance in establishing a Palestinian state Arutz Sheva (English) - The Israel National News https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/402624?ssr=1 638.914 20/01/2025 10:45 PM
Report: Trump to sign executive order barring US aid to UNRWA Arutz Sheva (English) - The Israel National News https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/402612?ssr=1 638.914 20/01/2025 03:40 PM
Minister Sa'ar: 'Israel is paying a heavy price for its commitment to its values' Arutz Sheva (English) - The Israel National News https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/402599?ssr=1 638.914 20/01/2025 11:17 AM
Hamas vows to 'rise again,' fight until Israel is destroyed Arutz Sheva (English) - The Israel National News https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/402596?ssr=1 638.914 20/01/2025 10:15 AM
Amb. Danon: Even with disagreements - Trump administration is committed to Israel Arutz Sheva (English) - The Israel National News https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/402595?ssr=1 638.914 20/01/2025 10:05 AM
At Smotrich's orders: Amnesty International loses tax benefits in Israel Arutz Sheva (English) - The Israel National News https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/402587?ssr=1 638.914 20/01/2025 07:23 AM
Global antisemitism surged 340% from 2022 to 2024, new report finds Arutz Sheva (English) - The Israel National News https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/402579?ssr=1 638.914 20/01/2025 04:03 AM
Why Hamas still stands: Failed military doctrine drives IDF thinking VIN News https://vinnews.com/2025/01/20/why-hamas-still-stands-failed-military-doctrine-drives-idf-thinking/ 503.914 New York 20/01/2025 02:30 PM
Judea and Samaria Councils Thank Trump in Times Square Campaign VIN News https://vinnews.com/2025/01/20/judea-and-samaria-councils-thank-trump-in-times-square-campaign/ 503.914 New York 20/01/2025 10:37 AM
As Trump returns to White House, Israel needs new electoral mandate Israel Hayom Newspaper English https://www.israelhayom.com/2025/01/20/as-trump-returns-to-white-house-israel-needs-new-electoral-mandate/ 433.306 20/01/2025 02:00 AM
Jewish professor sues Penn over suspension Israel Hayom Newspaper English https://www.israelhayom.com/2025/01/20/jewish-professor-sues-penn-over-suspension/ 433.306 20/01/2025 01:00 AM
Standup Comedian Sues Soho Theatre For Antisemitism Libel Law360 https://www.law360.com/commercial-litigation-uk/articles/2275593/standup-comedian-sues-soho-theatre-for-antisemitism-libel 332.435 New York New York City 20/01/2025 11:43 AM
Imam who backed Trump absent from inauguration, removed from program Religion News Service https://religionnews.com/2025/01/20/imam-who-backed-trump-absent-from-inauguration/ 280.956 Missouri Columbia 20/01/2025 03:54 PM
Why Hamas still stands: Failed military doctrine drives IDF thinking World Israel News https://worldisraelnews.com/why-hamas-still-stands-failed-military-doctrine-drives-idf-thinking/ 263.890 20/01/2025 12:45 PM
The U.S. sent over $3 billion to Hezbollah’s ‘army’ World Israel News https://worldisraelnews.com/the-u-s-sent-over-3-billion-to-hezbollahs-army/ 263.890 20/01/2025 06:48 AM
Tucker Carlson remains seated during standing ovation for hostages in Trump’s inaugural address Jewish Insider https://jewishinsider.com/2025/01/tucker-carlson-remains-seated-during-standing-ovation-for-hostages-in-trumps-inaugural-address/ 180.556 New York New York City 20/01/2025 02:35 PM
Senate Republicans signal reservations about prospect of a new Iran deal Jewish Insider https://jewishinsider.com/2025/01/marco-rubio-senate-republicans-iran-deal-nuclear-talks/ 180.556 New York New York City 20/01/2025 05:00 AM
Outgoing Israeli ambassador urges successor to continue his approach: ‘Talk to everybody across the aisle’ Jewish Insider https://jewishinsider.com/2025/01/michael-herzog-israel-ambassador-to-israel-yechiel-leiter/ 180.556 New York New York City 20/01/2025 04:33 AM
To Rescue Its Own, Israel Pays Very Steep Price The American Spectator https://spectator.org/to-rescue-its-own-israel-pays-very-steep-price/ 173.642 Virginia Arlington 20/01/2025 09:18 PM
Donald Tusk: Poland’s Anti-Israel Lurch to the Left The American Spectator https://spectator.org/donald-tusk-polands-anti-israel-lurch-to-the-left/ 173.642 Virginia Arlington 20/01/2025 09:18 PM
Israeli Leaders Congratulate Trump, Strike Optimistic Tone as New US President Hails Hostage Deal The Algemeiner Journal https://www.algemeiner.com/2025/01/20/israeli-leaders-congratulate-trump-strike-optimistic-tone-new-us-president-hails-hostage-deal/ 172.923 New York New York City 20/01/2025 05:53 PM
How Trump Used Israel in the Game of Geopolitics — and How Israel Should Respond The Algemeiner Journal https://www.algemeiner.com/2025/01/20/how-trump-used-israel-in-the-game-of-geopolitics-and-how-israel-should-respond/ 172.923 New York New York City 20/01/2025 11:48 AM
Rigged election? Cornell refuses to allow pro-free speech trustee candidates to campaign The College Fix https://www.thecollegefix.com/rigged-election-cornell-refuses-to-allow-pro-free-speech-trustee-candidates-to-campaign/ 145.400 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 20/01/2025 12:47 AM
‘I live in a Muslim country. Speaking out against antisemitism has left me isolated’ St. Louis Jewish Light https://stljewishlight.org/opinion/i-live-in-a-muslim-country-speaking-out-against-antisemitism-has-left-me-isolated/ 54.294 Missouri St. Louis 20/01/2025 12:11 PM
‘Same values, a lot to do together,’ Israeli envoy tells JNS of Trump admin Cleveland Jewish News https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/same-values-a-lot-to-do-together-israeli-envoy-tells-jns-of-trump-admin/article_a5dabf81-be9a-5a1a-952b-280e1e46f61f.html 48.897 Ohio Beachwood 20/01/2025 07:56 PM
Can the US avoid a confrontation with Shi’ite and Sunni jihadists? Cleveland Jewish News https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/can-the-us-avoid-a-confrontation-with-shi-ite-and-sunni-jihadists/article_d688523d-1472-5914-8df0-0b879febee90.html 48.897 Ohio Beachwood 20/01/2025 02:55 PM
Biden admin rushes agreements in Jew-hatred probes to shield schools from Trump, experts say Cleveland Jewish News https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/biden-admin-rushes-agreements-in-jew-hatred-probes-to-shield-schools-from-trump-experts-say/article_afb648d1-e7c5-5033-a9e2-b6c6b4d14f1d.html 48.897 Ohio Beachwood 20/01/2025 11:31 AM
Scholz: Germany must not ‘turn the page’ on the Holocaust Cleveland Jewish News https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/scholz-germany-must-not-turn-the-page-on-the-holocaust/article_f5f4966c-8eda-52d1-b5bf-6c968a3a608e.html 48.897 Ohio Beachwood 20/01/2025 05:17 AM
‘Israel’s biggest threat is its marginalization by international bodies’ Cleveland Jewish News https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/israel-s-biggest-threat-is-its-marginalization-by-international-bodies/article_9f400b0a-34a6-50a5-98af-69fd8c6d53ec.html 48.897 Ohio Beachwood 20/01/2025 01:27 AM
Following Report Showing Alarming Increase in Hate Crimes Against Jewish Floridians, AG Moody to Host Law Enforcement Training to Combat Antisemitism Legal News Line https://legalnewsline.com/stories/668156562-following-report-showing-alarming-increase-in-hate-crimes-against-jewish-floridians-ag-moody-to-host-law-enforcement-training-to-combat-antisemitism 15.685 Illinois Chicago 20/01/2025 08:10 AM
OpEd: After Donald Trump’s Inauguration, I’ll Be ‘Protecting My Peace’ San Diego Jewish World https://www.sdjewishworld.com/2025/01/20/oped-after-donald-trumps-inauguration-ill-be-protecting-my-peace/ 12.598 California San Diego 20/01/2025 08:48 PM
Israeli Hostages Provide Bipartisan Moment at Trump’s Inauguration San Diego Jewish World https://www.sdjewishworld.com/2025/01/20/israeli-hostages-provide-bipartisan-moment-at-trumps-inauguration/ 12.598 California San Diego 20/01/2025 03:49 PM
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