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12 August 2024

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Netanyahu Slams Gallant for Questioning the Goal of ‘Total Victory’ in Gaza The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/world/middleeast/netanyahu-gallant-gaza-total-victory.html 168.009.508 New York New York City 12/08/2024 06:10 PM
Five world leaders have urged Iran not to attack. The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/08/12/world/israel-iran-hamas-gaza-war/five-world-leaders-have-urged-iran-not-to-attack 168.009.508 New York New York City 12/08/2024 05:23 PM
At least 24 people were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Gaza, and other news. The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/08/12/world/israel-iran-hamas-gaza-war/israel-shrinks-a-humanitarian-zone-in-gaza-and-other-news 168.009.508 New York New York City 12/08/2024 04:58 PM
Why Iran Has Waited to Retaliate Against Israel for Hamas Leader’s Killing The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/world/middleeast/iran-israel-retaliation-attack-explained.html 168.009.508 New York New York City 12/08/2024 03:59 PM
Fearing war, unsettled at home, Iran weighs retaliation against Israel Washington Post via MSN.com https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/fearing-war-unsettled-at-home-iran-weighs-retaliation-against-israel/ar-AA1oFGZb 129.592.582 Washington Redmond 12/08/2024 01:00 PM
Iran-Israel Attack Fears Rise: Biden And Western Leaders Demand Iran ‘Stand Down’ Threats Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2024/08/12/iran-israel-attack-fears-rise-biden-and-western-leaders-demand-iran-stand-down-threats/ 104.163.917 New Jersey Jersey City 12/08/2024 06:01 PM
Israel keeps up Gaza strikes amid fears of wider war USA Today https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/08/12/israel-gaza-strikes-iran-hamas/74769682007/ 101.642.531 Virginia McLean 12/08/2024 02:08 PM
Man charged with antisemitic hate crime near NYC synagogue NBC News https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/man-charged-with-antisemitic-hate-crime-near-nyc-synagogue-217020485921 69.530.216 New York New York City 12/08/2024 07:47 PM
NYC man charged with hate crime after police say he yelled 'Free Palestine' and stabbed a Jewish man Associated Press https://apnews.com/article/new-york-brooklyn-hate-crime-stabbing-jewish-ae7de843b70ed54a650cc64681cd3c2e 64.273.830 Washington Spokane 12/08/2024 07:14 PM
Hamas guards kill Israeli hostage, injure two others, terror group says New York Post https://nypost.com/2024/08/12/world-news/hamas-guards-kill-israeli-hostage-injure-two-others-terror-group-says/ 60.201.780 New York New York City 12/08/2024 06:28 PM
Middle East tensions prompt U.S. military buildup CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/video/middle-east-tensions-prompt-us-military-buildup/ 60.019.275 New York New York City 12/08/2024 08:16 PM
Cornell student accused of threatening to behead Jewish babies sentenced to prison Fox News Channel https://www.foxnews.com/us/cornell-student-accused-threatening-behead-jewish-babies-sentenced-prison 56.968.539 New York New York City 12/08/2024 08:04 PM
Colleges must take anti-Israel resistance threats 'seriously,' expert says Fox News Channel https://www.foxnews.com/video/6360320636112 56.968.539 New York New York City 12/08/2024 04:35 PM
Israel accuses Iran of smuggling weapons into Jordan as region braces for possible retaliatory strike Fox News Channel https://www.foxnews.com/world/israel-accuses-iran-smuggling-weapons-jordan-region-braces-possible-retaliatory-strike 56.968.539 New York New York City 12/08/2024 04:12 PM
Pro-Israel group waits for permit to march near DNC in Chicago: We want to 'stand up for America' Fox News Channel https://www.foxnews.com/media/pro-israel-group-waits-permit-march-near-dnc-chicago-want-stand-america 56.968.539 New York New York City 12/08/2024 03:00 PM
Anti-Israel agitators plan demonstrations for Democratic National Convention: 'Equivalent' to 1968 Fox News Channel https://www.foxnews.com/media/anti-israel-agitators-plan-demonstrations-democratic-national-convention-equivalent-1968 56.968.539 New York New York City 12/08/2024 11:19 AM
Columbia University braces for antisemitic protests, locking down campus as students return Fox News Channel https://www.foxnews.com/us/columbia-university-braces-antisemitic-protests-locking-down-campus-students-return 56.968.539 New York New York City 12/08/2024 09:46 AM
War is not in anyone's interest, UK PM tells Iran's Pezeshkian Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/uks-starmer-speaks-iranian-president-about-middle-east-tensions-2024-08-12/ 49.343.088 New York New York City 12/08/2024 04:04 PM
US says it expects Gaza peace talks to continue, ceasefire possible Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-says-it-expects-gaza-peace-talks-continue-ceasefire-possible-2024-08-12/ 49.343.088 New York New York City 12/08/2024 12:57 PM
US says it's preparing for 'significant' Iran attack on Israel as early as 'this week' ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/International/us-preparing-significant-iran-attack-israel-early-week/story?id=112780743 45.839.589 New York New York City 12/08/2024 07:31 PM
Opinion The U.S. urges restraint in the Mideast, but girds for a possible fight The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/12/us-mideast-iran-israel-war-mideast/ 45.425.888 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 12/08/2024 07:56 PM
Fearing war, unsettled at home, Iran weighs retaliation against Israel The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/12/iran-israel-attack-haniyeh-assassination/ 45.425.888 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 12/08/2024 01:00 PM
Fitch downgrades Israel citing war in Gaza AFP via Yahoo! News https://www.yahoo.com/news/fitch-downgrades-israel-citing-war-231841750.html 33.274.665 California Sunnyvale 12/08/2024 07:18 PM
US will resume offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia CNN International https://edition.cnn.com/2024/08/12/politics/us-resuming-saudi-arabia-weapons-sales/index.html 26.967.059 Georgia Atlanta 12/08/2024 02:35 PM
Israeli strike on Gaza school threatens cease-fire and hostage talks The Hill https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4823680-israeli-strike-school-gaza/ 23.389.762 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 12/08/2024 11:16 AM
US guided missile submarine ordered to Middle East amid rising tensions The Hill https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4823689-us-defense-secretary-orders-submarine/ 23.389.762 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 12/08/2024 10:50 AM
Democrats Aim to Rally Jewish Voters Alienated by Gaza Protests Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-12/democrats-aim-to-rally-jewish-voters-alienated-by-gaza-protests 22.277.205 New York New York City 12/08/2024 04:50 PM
Antisemitic Vandalism At Bethesda Elementary School Investigated Patch.com https://patch.com/maryland/bethesda-chevychase/antisemitic-vandalism-bethesda-elementary-school-investigated 10.777.314 12/08/2024 08:05 PM
Pro-Palestinian U. of C. graduates receive withheld degrees Chicago Tribune https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/08/12/pro-palestinian-graduates-uchicago/ 5.394.947 Illinois Chicago 12/08/2024 01:27 PM
Antisemitic vandalism found at farm in Chester County; suspect sought 6ABC WPVI-TV - Action News https://6abc.com/post/farmer-jawn-antisemitic-vandalism-found-inside-barn-westtown-twp-chester-county/15178084/ 3.212.938 Pennsylvania Philadelphia 12/08/2024 05:40 PM
Does the Latest Hezbollah Attack Signal Wider Regional War or Iranian Face-Saving? National Review https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/08/does-the-latest-hezbollah-attack-signal-wider-regional-war-or-iranian-face-saving/ 2.821.417 New York New York City 12/08/2024 07:15 PM
Colleges prepare for students to return after spring protests The Denver Gazette https://denvergazette.com/news/nation-world/colleges-prepare-for-students-to-return-after-spring-protests/article_6d5ed6ec-dc4d-570e-b1c1-9c2244cea936.html 2.283.778 Colorado Denver 12/08/2024 09:54 AM
Muslim groups, young progressives blasts Harris’ stance on Gaza as ‘nothing of substance’ The Washington Times https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/aug/12/muslim-groups-young-progressives-blasts-kamala-har/ 1.756.661 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 12/08/2024 01:48 PM
Robbins: Pro-Hamas mobs hate-filled kin to KKK Boston Herald https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/08/12/robbins-pro-hamas-mobs-hate-filled-kin-to-kkk/ 1.564.707 Massachusetts Braintree 12/08/2024 07:27 PM
ICJ Opinion on Israeli Settlements, Explained Foreign Policy https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/08/12/icj-israel-palestine-gaza-occupation-settlers/ 1.490.037 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 12/08/2024 03:16 PM
Hamas Refuses to Attend Upcoming Cease-Fire, Hostage Talks Foreign Policy https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/08/12/hamas-israel-cease-fire-hostages-talks-ukraine-russia-kursk/ 1.490.037 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 12/08/2024 02:43 PM
Does Israel’s Conflict with Hezbollah Have an Endgame? Foreign Policy https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/08/12/israel-hezbollah-conflict-endgame-lebanon-gaza-war/ 1.490.037 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 12/08/2024 12:45 PM
Inside the Campaign to Blacklist ‘Zionist’ Therapists The Free Press https://www.thefp.com/p/campaign-to-blacklist-zionist-therapists 1.391.056 12/08/2024 07:59 PM
Musings: Don't blame Israel for attacking Hamas Newsday https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/antisemitism-graffiti-hate-israel-hamas-war-ji10m9i5 1.244.946 New York Melville 12/08/2024 10:00 AM
Montgomery County Anti-Hate Task Force prepares for new school year amid rise in incidents WJLA-TV https://wjla.com/news/local/anti-israel-messages-painted-bethesda-elementary-school-montgomery-county-anti-hate-task-force-jewish-muslim-communities-gaza-israel-conflict-palestine-maryland 927.644 Virginia Arlington 12/08/2024 11:13 PM
As Israel’s leaders spar and an Iranian attack looms, Jews see echoes of Tisha B’Av everywhere The Forward https://forward.com/news/643590/as-israels-leaders-spar-and-an-iranian-attack-looms-jews-see-echoes-of-tisha-bav-everywhere/ 926.598 New York New York City 12/08/2024 05:07 PM
Are neo-Nazi terms really the only way to criticize U.S. support for Israel? The Forward https://forward.com/culture/643491/zog-zionist-occupied-government-antisemitism/ 926.598 New York New York City 12/08/2024 04:13 PM
Murder case dismissed against man charged with killing Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll The Forward https://forward.com/fast-forward/643446/murder-case-dismissed-against-man-charged-with-killing-detroit-synagogue-president-samantha-woll/ 926.598 New York New York City 12/08/2024 03:28 PM
Harris campaign taps Israeli-born former peace negotiator Ilan Goldenberg as liaison to Jewish community The Forward https://forward.com/fast-forward/643260/harris-campaign-taps-israeli-born-former-peace-negotiator-ilan-goldenberg-as-liaison-to-jewish-community/ 926.598 New York New York City 12/08/2024 12:42 PM
As a Black rabbi on Tisha B’Av, I’m mourning how Jews have lost Black allies since Oct. 7 The Forward https://forward.com/opinion/643179/tisha-bav-jews-of-color-war-israel/ 926.598 New York New York City 12/08/2024 11:54 AM
Remember His Fantasies of ‘Murdering Zionists’? Now, Columbia Won’t Say Whether He’s Returning to Class as It Locks Down Campus Ahead of Fall Semester. The Washington Free Beacon https://freebeacon.com/campus/remember-his-fantasies-of-murdering-zionists-now-columbia-wont-say-whether-hes-returning-to-class-as-it-locks-down-campus-ahead-of-fall-semester/ 903.998 Virginia Arlington 12/08/2024 11:55 AM
Texas Campus Tensions Persist as Pro-Palestinian Protests Clash with Antisemitism Policies Hoodline https://hoodline.com/2024/08/texas-campus-tensions-persist-as-pro-palestinian-protests-clash-with-antisemitism-policies/ 728.978 California San Francisco 12/08/2024 12:50 PM
House floor vote sought for Countering Antisemitism Act The Center Square https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_2111051a-58d3-11ef-a863-4fcc8798c49b.html 401.919 Illinois Chicago 12/08/2024 01:48 PM
Ohio GOP congressional candidate promoted endorsement from virulent antisemite, Holocaust denier Jewish Insider https://jewishinsider.com/2024/08/ohio-gop-congressional-candidate-promoted-endorsement-from-virulent-antisemite-holocaust-denier/ 272.228 New York New York City 12/08/2024 05:21 PM
Jewish leaders anticipate return of anti-Semitic, anti-Israel college protests Campus Reform https://www.campusreform.org/article/jewish-leaders-anticipate-return-anti-semitic-anti-israel-college-protests/26104 212.352 Virginia Arlington 12/08/2024 06:00 PM
U.S. Senators meet with Jewish students as campuses brace for disruptive fall protests Campus Reform https://www.campusreform.org/article/us-senators-meet-jewish-students-campuses-brace-disruptive-fall-protests/26095 212.352 Virginia Arlington 12/08/2024 09:30 AM
Israel Won a Record Number of Medals at the 2024 Olympics Kveller https://www.kveller.com/israel-olympics-2024-paris-most-medals-history/ 196.234 New York New York City 12/08/2024 04:42 PM
Antisemitic Incidents in France Have Tripled Since Last Fall, Interior Minister Warns The Algemeiner Journal https://www.algemeiner.com/2024/08/12/antisemitic-incidents-france-have-tripled-since-last-fall-interior-minister-warns/ 169.400 New York New York City 12/08/2024 04:24 PM
‘It’s a Welcome Distraction’: Israel Concludes Historic Run at Olympics Despite Facing Pressure, Threats, War The Algemeiner Journal https://www.algemeiner.com/2024/08/12/its-welcome-distraction-israel-concludes-historic-run-olympics-despite-facing-pressure-threats-war/ 169.400 New York New York City 12/08/2024 02:55 PM
U.S. Increases Force Posture in the Middle East Amid Iranian Threats Foundation for Defense of Democracies https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2024/08/12/u-s-increases-force-posture-in-the-middle-east-amid-iranian-threats/ 161.416 12/08/2024 06:06 PM
Iran: The Next Nuclear Weapons State? Foundation for Defense of Democracies https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2024/08/12/iran-the-next-nuclear-weapons-state/ 161.416 12/08/2024 03:49 PM
Israel Issues Warning Over Iran, Hamas Destabilization of Jordan and West Bank Foundation for Defense of Democracies https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2024/08/12/israel-issues-warning-over-iran-hamas-destabilization-of-jordan-and-west-bank/ 161.416 12/08/2024 01:21 PM
Pro-Palestinian students plan to skip classes: ‘We need a disruption’ The College Fix https://www.thecollegefix.com/pro-palestinian-students-plan-to-skip-classes-we-need-a-disruption/ 155.153 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 12/08/2024 03:03 PM
Too Close for Comfort: The Pro-Hamas Crowd Dislikes the KKK Comparison Creators Syndicate https://www.creators.com/read/jeff-robbins/08/24/too-close-for-comfort-the-pro-hamas-crowd-dislikes-the-kkk-comparison 148.339 California Hermosa Beach 12/08/2024 06:27 PM
Police release photos of latest Brooklyn Heights vandalism suspects Brooklyn Daily Eagle https://brooklyneagle.com/articles/2024/08/12/police-release-photos-of-latest-brooklyn-heights-vandalism-suspects/ 105.147 New York New York City 12/08/2024 03:53 PM
St. Louis Jewish leaders condemn antisemitic social media posts St. Louis Jewish Light https://stljewishlight.org/news/news-local/st-louis-jewish-leaders-condemn-antisemitic-social-media-posts/ 81.769 Missouri St. Louis 12/08/2024 01:35 PM
Christians and Jews should be appalled by anti-Israel encampments Cleveland Jewish News https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/christians-and-jews-should-be-appalled-by-anti-israel-encampments/article_7f6429d3-91d5-54e7-b294-f8ed7809fbb6.html 68.710 Ohio Beachwood 12/08/2024 04:35 PM
Temple University police obtain arrest warrants in vandalism cases Cleveland Jewish News https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/temple-university-police-obtain-arrest-warrants-in-vandalism-cases/article_4ea988ca-d02b-504b-b485-59bae63269c5.html 68.710 Ohio Beachwood 12/08/2024 04:14 PM
Mentally, past 10 months have ‘taken a huge toll,’ Jewish students say Cleveland Jewish News https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/mentally-past-10-months-have-taken-a-huge-toll-jewish-students-say/article_493a53dc-4edf-5d18-8ba9-5dbb6749b46e.html 68.710 Ohio Beachwood 12/08/2024 03:45 PM
‘So important to teach American Jews what it is to be Israeli,’ Elan Carr says Cleveland Jewish News https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/so-important-to-teach-american-jews-what-it-is-to-be-israeli-elan-carr-says/article_50d8c6ae-f6d8-58ae-b301-2aad332e0f58.html 68.710 Ohio Beachwood 12/08/2024 12:32 PM
More Antisemitic Vandalism Found At Stamford School: Officials Patch.com - Milford, CT https://patch.com/connecticut/stamford/more-antisemitic-vandalism-found-aite-stamford-officials 66.609 New York New York City 12/08/2024 09:33 AM
Kamala Harris: A Baptist with a Jewish husband and a faith that traces back to MLK and Gandhi New York Amsterdam News https://amsterdamnews.com/news/2024/08/12/kamala-harris-a-baptist-with-a-jewish-husband-and-a-faith-that-traces-back-to-mlk-and-gandhi/ 45.238 New York New York City 12/08/2024 07:43 PM
Columbia's Barnard College Scrubs "Offensive" Post Featuring Map of Israel After Fierce Backlash University Herald https://www.universityherald.com/articles/79188/20240812/columbia-barnard-college-deletes-post-israel-palestine-summer-internship-student-backlash.htm 11.832 New York New York City 12/08/2024 02:19 PM
White House names Bezalel Smotrich as obstacle to ceasefire deal, says he is ‘jeopardizing’ hostage lives Jewish News https://www.jewishaz.com/us_worldnews/white-house-names-bezalel-smotrich-as-obstacle-to-ceasefire-deal-says-he-is-jeopardizing-hostage/article_4bac0dc6-58bd-11ef-95dd-43c80a112029.html 11.790 Arizona Scottsdale 12/08/2024 11:16 AM
Still Teaching Their Kids to Hate Jews The Jewish Voice & Opinion https://thejewishvoiceandopinion.com/still-teaching-their-kids-to-hate-jews/ 1.209 New Jersey Englewood 12/08/2024 03:59 PM
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