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18 December 2024

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C.I.A. Director Arrives for Talks Amid Rising Hopes for Gaza Cease-Fire The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/world/middleeast/gaza-israel-hamas-cease-fire.html 184.546.007 New York New York City 18/12/2024 08:12 AM
Palestinians sue State Department over U.S. military assistance to Israel NBC News https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/israel-war-gaza-palestinians-sue-state-department-military-assistance-rcna184640 78.458.952 New York New York City 18/12/2024 08:44 AM
An arson attack targets a Montreal synagogue and a nearby Jewish office building is damaged Associated Press https://apnews.com/article/synagogue-arson-montreal-canada-49a8dace464e0b83def53ed21725bbe0 77.170.183 Washington Spokane 18/12/2024 05:21 PM
Israel Orders Gaza Evacuation Amid Ceasefire Talks with Hamas Newsweek https://www.newsweek.com/israel-orders-gaza-evacuation-amid-ceasefire-talks-2002695 68.159.730 New York New York City 18/12/2024 09:19 AM
Blinken 'hopeful' for Gaza ceasefire but no predictions AFP via Yahoo! News https://www.yahoo.com/news/blinken-hopeful-gaza-ceasefire-no-223124132.html 64.621.151 California Sunnyvale 18/12/2024 05:31 PM
What we know of the latest talks for a Gaza ceasefire AFP via Yahoo! News https://www.yahoo.com/news/know-latest-talks-gaza-ceasefire-203950194.html 64.621.151 California Sunnyvale 18/12/2024 03:51 PM
Hamas' Gaza death toll questioned as new report says its led to 'widespread inaccuracies and distortion' Fox News Channel vi aYahoo! News https://www.yahoo.com/news/hamas-gaza-death-toll-questioned-191418628.html 64.621.151 California Sunnyvale 18/12/2024 02:14 PM
Tensions between Israel and Turkey escalate over Syria: 'It’s time to pay attention' Fox News Channel vi aYahoo! News https://www.yahoo.com/news/tensions-between-israel-turkey-escalate-113459004.html 64.621.151 California Sunnyvale 18/12/2024 06:34 AM
Can Trump force Hamas to free the hostages they're holding? Fox News Channel https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/can-trump-force-hamas-free-hostages-theyre-holding 56.062.441 New York New York City 18/12/2024 07:00 AM
How antisemitism, Israeli nationalism and anger over Gaza clashed in Amsterdam The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2024/12/18/amsterdam-attacks-israeli-football-fans/ 44.200.469 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 18/12/2024 11:20 AM
Trump's return to White House creates uncertainty for Israelis and Palestinians ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/International/trumps-return-white-house-creates-uncertainty-israelis-palestinians/story?id=116724301 42.234.313 New York New York City 18/12/2024 08:38 AM
How Israel Uses AI in Gaza—And What It Might Mean for the Future of Warfare Time Magazine https://time.com/7202584/gaza-ukraine-ai-warfare/ 14.277.294 New York New York City 18/12/2024 03:10 PM
Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and Scooter Braun join Israel exhibit New York Post - Page Six https://pagesix.com/2024/12/18/celebrity-news/ivanka-trump-jared-kushner-and-scooter-braun-join-israel-exhibit/ 12.090.513 New York New York City 18/12/2024 03:13 PM
Huckabee spotlights the ‘sad fact’ that Israel’s security is ‘in their own hands’ Fox Business Network https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6366190882112 9.714.134 New York New York City 18/12/2024 01:33 PM
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Presents ‘Auschwitz Through The Lens Of The SS’ Patch.com https://patch.com/california/beverlyhills/calendar/event/20250130/4068f678-b466-4d19-8dc8-018050eba135/united-states-holocaust-memorial-museum-presents-auschwitz-through-the-lens-of-the-ss 9.006.797 18/12/2024 12:28 PM
Now is the moment to lead: Can Trump succeed on Mideast peace where others failed? - opinion The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-834007 7.697.199 Jerusalem Jerusalem 18/12/2024 06:54 PM
Israel faces a once-in-a-lifetime chance in Syria - it would be a shame to miss it - opinion The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-834009 7.697.199 Jerusalem Jerusalem 18/12/2024 06:53 PM
Pro-Israel activist addresses lack of knowledge of Zionist history among Israelis The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-833138 7.697.199 Jerusalem Jerusalem 18/12/2024 04:55 PM
Families of hostages plead for release at US Capitol press conference The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-834006 7.697.199 Jerusalem Jerusalem 18/12/2024 12:45 PM
In Israeli-annexed Golan's 'Trump Heights', Settlers Ready For Expansion Barron's https://www.barrons.com/news/in-israeli-annexed-golan-s-trump-heights-settlers-ready-for-expansion-e7cafceb 6.083.463 New York New York City 18/12/2024 12:04 PM
Nikki Haley pushes Israel to resist UN pressure in bid to save hostages Washington Examiner https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/3264790/nikki-haley-save-hostages-israel-resist-un-pressure/ 3.676.887 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 18/12/2024 05:07 PM
Man hurled anti-Jewish insults, kicked in door of Brooklyn school bus Audacy https://www.audacy.com/1010wins/news/local/man-hurled-anti-jewish-insults-damaged-brooklyn-school-bus 3.320.734 Pennsylvania Philadelphia 18/12/2024 06:53 PM
Israel Hits Houthis in Yemen; Strikes Capital, Sana’a, for First Time Breitbart News Network https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2024/12/18/israel-hits-houthis-in-yemen-strikes-capital-sanaa-for-first-time/ 3.270.182 California Los Angeles 18/12/2024 11:38 PM
Mass. teachers union pushing ‘extreme’ view of Gaza War on kids, Jewish org. says MassLive.com https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/12/mass-teachers-union-pushing-extreme-view-of-gaza-war-on-kids-jewish-org-says.html 3.082.058 Massachusetts Springfield 18/12/2024 05:45 AM
Blinken: Trump can negotiate to stop Iran from getting nuclear bomb Voice of America (VOA) https://www.voanews.com/a/blinken-trump-can-negotiate-to-stop-iran-from-getting-nuclear-bomb/7906687.html 2.884.060 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 18/12/2024 09:52 PM
Ireland’s Alarming Antisemitism National Review https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/12/irelands-alarming-antisemitism/ 2.642.343 New York New York City 18/12/2024 12:33 PM
Mesa man charged for allegedly making antisemitic death threats KTVK-TV https://www.azfamily.com/2024/12/18/mesa-man-charged-allegedly-making-antisemitic-death-threats/ 2.315.027 Arizona Phoenix 18/12/2024 06:16 PM
Negotiators Narrow the Gaps in an Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Deal Foreign Policy https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/12/18/israel-hamas-cease-fire-deal-gaza-us-hostages/ 1.936.935 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 18/12/2024 03:59 PM
Wary Israel ‘not fooled’ by new Syria leaders, minister says Las Vegas Review-Journal https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/wary-israel-not-fooled-by-new-syria-leaders-minister-says-3252107/ 1.882.672 Nevada Las Vegas 18/12/2024 08:35 PM
Montana Tucker keeps Israel hostages in spotlight: 'Being silent is not an option' The Blaze https://www.theblaze.com/align/montana-tucker-keeps-israel-hostages-in-spotlight-being-silent-is-not-an-option 1.854.081 Texas Dallas 18/12/2024 10:00 PM
Security remains a top priority for Jewish community as Hanukkah approaches WUSA-TV https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/security-a-top-priority-jewish-community-hanukkah-approaches/65-33829d30-3965-45c6-acfe-723cf8946680 1.834.977 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 18/12/2024 11:34 PM
What lies ahead for the Israeli economy in 2025? Ynetnews https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/by0qj3xbke 1.441.734 Central District Rishon LeẔiyyon 18/12/2024 04:57 PM
Supporting pro-Israel allies against cancel culture Ynetnews https://www.ynetnews.com/article/skttoolh1x 1.441.734 Central District Rishon LeẔiyyon 18/12/2024 02:37 PM
UN to vote on Norwegian proposal targeting Israel over UNRWA ban Ynetnews https://www.ynetnews.com/article/ryh5xfxbyl 1.441.734 Central District Rishon LeẔiyyon 18/12/2024 12:38 PM
Selective justice: The double standards of international criticism against Israel Ynetnews https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r1chxtyh1l 1.441.734 Central District Rishon LeẔiyyon 18/12/2024 11:34 AM
Houthis see ‘little to lose’ as missile threat persists and Israel considers retaliation, experts say Ynetnews https://www.ynetnews.com/magazine/article/bky11ijesjl 1.441.734 Central District Rishon LeẔiyyon 18/12/2024 01:29 AM
Carnegie Mellon Fails to Escape Jewish Student's Bias Claims Bloomberg BNA - Bloomberg Law https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/carnegie-mellon-fails-to-escape-jewish-students-bias-claims 1.221.656 Virginia Arlington 18/12/2024 05:05 PM
Hunter College Professor Says It Failed to Address Antisemitism Bloomberg BNA - Bloomberg Law https://news.bloomberglaw.com/in-house-counsel/hunter-college-professor-says-it-failed-to-address-antisemitism 1.221.656 Virginia Arlington 18/12/2024 01:31 PM
Sa'ar calls Irish president 'antisemitic liar' after pulling Dublin embassy I24News https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/diplomacy/artc-sa-ar-calls-irish-president-antisemitic-liar-after-pulling-dublin-embassy 1.211.960 Tel Aviv 18/12/2024 12:11 PM
Hanukkah’s arrival on Christmas Day renews ‘Chrismukkah’ deliberations for interfaith families Sun Sentinel https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2024/12/18/hanukkahs-arrival-on-christmas-day-renews-chrismukkah-deliberations-for-interfaith-families/ 1.210.266 Florida Deerfield Beach 18/12/2024 05:06 PM
A new guide aims to educate Catholics about antisemitism Sun Sentinel https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2024/12/18/a-new-guide-aims-to-educate-catholics-about-antisemitism/ 1.210.266 Florida Deerfield Beach 18/12/2024 04:46 PM
New mayor of Florence, Italy, is the first woman and first Jew to lead the historic city Sun Sentinel https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2024/12/18/new-mayor-of-florence-italy-is-the-first-woman-and-first-jew-to-lead-the-historic-city/ 1.210.266 Florida Deerfield Beach 18/12/2024 04:39 PM
With its rage 'at a boiling point,' Bi­par­tisan Women's Caucus calls for Gaza hostages to be released Spectrum News 1 https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-sandhills/politics/2024/12/18/hamas-hostages-bipartisan-women-s-caucus 978.972 New York 18/12/2024 12:49 PM
Grandpa Didn't Mean License Plate To Be Antisemitic — But DMV Will Still Ban It Patch.com - Ramona, CA https://patch.com/california/culvercity/loloct7-license-plate-be-banned-ca-dmv 935.810 New York New York City 18/12/2024 07:42 PM
Mayor Eric Adams calls himself ‘a modern-day Maccabee’ at pre-Hanukkah party at Gracie Mansion The Forward https://forward.com/fast-forward/683683/mayor-eric-adams-calls-himself-a-modern-day-maccabee-at-pre-hanukkah-party-at-gracie-mansion/ 921.866 New York New York City 18/12/2024 12:09 PM
Jewish Coalition Launches “UnMaskHateNY” Ad Campaign to Support Anti-Masking Legislation Yeshiva World News https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2342780/jewish-coalition-launches-unmaskhateny-ad-campaign-to-support-anti-masking-legislation.html 779.594 New York Brooklyn 18/12/2024 09:03 PM
FBI New York Hosts Menorah Lighting Ceremony Ahead of Chanukah [PHOTOS] Yeshiva World News https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/general/2342868/fbi-new-york-hosts-menorah-lighting-ceremony-ahead-of-chanukah-photos.html 779.594 New York Brooklyn 18/12/2024 05:49 PM
Families of Oct. 7 hostages share stories of loved ones at event held by We Are All Hostages organization in Davie WSVN-TV https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/families-of-oct-7-hostages-share-stories-of-loved-ones-at-event-held-by-we-are-all-hostages-organization-in-davie/ 724.406 Florida 18/12/2024 11:09 PM
Lawmaker blocks U of A borrowing amid flap over 'anti-Israel' picture Arizona Daily Star - Tucson https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/university-arizona-borrowing-capital-projects-state-senator-blocks-amid-controversy-over-israel-gaza-war-drawing/article_d268221e-bd80-11ef-8389-27257974b05f.html 681.247 Arizona Tucson 18/12/2024 06:47 PM
Racial & antisemitic vandalism discovered at Voorheesville school WRGB-TV https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/racial-antisemitic-vandalism-discovered-at-voorheesville-school# 607.367 New York Schenectady 18/12/2024 12:02 PM
Defining and confronting campus antisemitism Harvard Gazette https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2024/12/defining-and-confronting-campus-antisemitism/ 585.411 Massachusetts Cambridge 18/12/2024 03:52 PM
Annual menorah lighting held at the State House WHDH-TV https://whdh.com/news/annual-menorah-lighting-held-at-state-house/ 491.341 Massachusetts Boston 18/12/2024 10:40 PM
In Schools, Jews Lose American Greatness https://amgreatness.com/2024/12/18/in-schools-jews-lose/ 338.188 Arizona Paradise Valley 18/12/2024 02:00 AM
Noting More than 45,000 Palestinians Have Been Killed in Gaza, Assistant Secretary-General Tells Security Council ‘Ceasefire Is Long Overdue’ UN Media Liaison (MALU) https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15944.doc.htm 287.920 New York 18/12/2024 04:54 PM
Brother of hostage tells UN Security Council: ‘Your inaction is suffocating’ World Israel News https://worldisraelnews.com/brother-of-hostage-tells-un-security-council-your-inaction-is-suffocating/ 265.947 18/12/2024 03:16 PM
Swiss Parliament votes to outlaw Hezbollah World Israel News https://worldisraelnews.com/swiss-parliament-votes-to-outlaw-hezbollah/ 265.947 18/12/2024 02:44 PM
Tucker Carlson providing ‘leading platform’ for Jew-hatred, says Israel’s minister of combating antisemitism World Israel News https://worldisraelnews.com/tucker-carlson-providing-leading-platform-for-jew-hatred-says-israels-minister-of-combating-antisemitism/ 265.947 18/12/2024 06:14 AM
Trump WH urged to prioritize deportation of foreign students with pro-terrorism views Jewish Insider https://jewishinsider.com/2024/12/trump-illegal-immigration-foreign-students-deportation-terrorism-support/ 228.803 New York New York City 18/12/2024 05:16 AM
Jake Sullivan: Iran at ‘weakest point in decades’ Jewish Insider https://jewishinsider.com/2024/12/jake-sullivan-iran-biden-middle-east-hezbollah-lebanon-syria-assad/ 228.803 New York New York City 18/12/2024 03:24 AM
At menorah lighting on Hill, Johnson says ‘in the face of darkness, light bursts forth’ Jewish Insider https://jewishinsider.com/2024/12/hanukkah-capitol-johnson-schumer-jeffries-menorah/ 228.803 New York New York City 18/12/2024 03:05 AM
The Pope’s Keffiyeh The Jewish Press https://www.jewishpress.com/indepth/columns/the-popes-keffiyeh/2024/12/18/ 183.848 New York New York City 18/12/2024 10:15 AM
How the Jewish Community Must Respond to the New Face of Antisemitism The Algemeiner Journal https://www.algemeiner.com/2024/12/18/how-the-jewish-community-must-respond-to-the-new-face-of-antisemitism/ 161.141 New York New York City 18/12/2024 11:58 AM
Candace Owens Happily Accepts ‘Antisemite of the Year’ Award in New Video The Algemeiner Journal https://www.algemeiner.com/2024/12/18/candace-owens-happily-accepts-antisemite-year-award-new-video/ 161.141 New York New York City 18/12/2024 11:46 AM
Despite International Support, Palestinian Authority Incites Hate, Wants ‘Islamic Awakening’ to ‘Save’ Al-Aqsa The Algemeiner Journal https://www.algemeiner.com/2024/12/18/despite-international-support-palestinian-authority-incites-hate-wants-islamic-awakening-to-save-al-aqsa/ 161.141 New York New York City 18/12/2024 11:22 AM
2024: 5 times anti-Israel groups endorsed terrorism Campus Reform https://www.campusreform.org/article/2024-5-times-anti-israel-groups-endorsed-terrorism/27036 148.730 Virginia Arlington 18/12/2024 05:32 PM
Anti-Israel demonstrations at SFSU intensify amid Hillel house vandalism Campus Reform https://www.campusreform.org/article/anti-israel-demonstrations-sfsu-intensify-amid-hillel-house-vandalism/27113 148.730 Virginia Arlington 18/12/2024 10:30 AM
University of Virginia suspends two students after Jewish student says he was held at gunpoint for his religion Campus Reform https://www.campusreform.org/article/university-virginia-suspends-two-students-jewish-student-says-held-gunpoint-religion/27114 148.730 Virginia Arlington 18/12/2024 07:00 AM
Campus Watch December 18, 2024 Jewish Journal https://jewishjournal.com/community/377829/campus-watch-december-18-2024/ 130.481 California Los Angeles 18/12/2024 11:31 PM
The New ‘Différend’: How Bernard-Henri Lévy’s Campus Tour Clarified the Stakes Jewish Journal https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/opinion/377820/the-new-differend-how-bernard-henri-levys-campus-tour-clarified-the-stakes/ 130.481 California Los Angeles 18/12/2024 11:10 PM
Lawmaker urges action on antisemitism bill stalled for months The New Jersey Monitor https://newjerseymonitor.com/2024/12/18/lawmaker-urges-action-on-antisemitism-bill-stalled-for-months/ 126.547 New Jersey 18/12/2024 06:57 AM
Can law students face trouble for protesting Israel? The California bar says maybe J. - The Jewish News Weekly of Northern California https://jweekly.com/2024/12/18/can-law-students-face-trouble-for-protesting-israel-the-california-bar-says-maybe/ 125.794 California San Francisco 18/12/2024 06:45 PM
Democrats Spark Backlash Over Demands To Give Palestinians Deportation Protection The Free Press - Tampa Area Local News https://www.tampafp.com/democrats-spark-backlash-over-demands-to-give/ 83.901 Florida 18/12/2024 06:46 PM
One Democrat, many GOP complaints at Capitol event marking Abraham Accords anniversary Cleveland Jewish News https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/one-democrat-many-gop-complaints-at-capitol-event-marking-abraham-accords-anniversary/article_8f8511e3-d303-56de-941e-0fc4b61641b6.html 58.679 Ohio Beachwood 18/12/2024 04:47 PM
Progressives ‘celebrating’ Chanukah Cleveland Jewish News https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/progressives-celebrating-chanukah/article_68796bc0-06da-5226-8651-5bd269092056.html 58.679 Ohio Beachwood 18/12/2024 03:00 PM
Don’t expect any humor about antisemitic ‘genocide’ smears Cleveland Jewish News https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/don-t-expect-any-humor-about-antisemitic-genocide-smears/article_f0f6d6eb-4e89-5e53-9c18-b8d416af0d8d.html 58.679 Ohio Beachwood 18/12/2024 12:00 PM
Polish textbooks improve but retain antisemitic themes Cleveland Jewish News https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/polish-textbooks-improve-but-retain-antisemitic-themes/article_9db4cc26-32dd-5a8e-89f1-ca46d439163c.html 58.679 Ohio Beachwood 18/12/2024 08:27 AM
Rep. Ilhan Omar Apologizes 'Unequivocally' For Remarks Condemned As Anti-Semitic WGCU-FM https://news.wgcu.org/2019-02-11/rep-ilhan-omar-apologizes-unequivocally-for-remarks-condemned-as-anti-semitic 35.163 Florida Fort Myers 18/12/2024 11:30 PM
Local Jewish groups to celebrate Hanukkah across Southern Oregon Ashland news https://ashland.news/local-jewish-groups-to-celebrate-hanukkah-across-southern-oregon/ 28.947 Oregon Ashland 18/12/2024 02:20 AM
Faculty Senate subcommittee finds discrepancies in accounts of pro-Palestinian encampment discipline The GW Hatchet https://gwhatchet.com/2024/12/18/faculty-senate-subcommittee-finds-discrepancies-in-accounts-of-pro-palestinian-encampment-discipline/ 19.298 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 18/12/2024 07:25 PM
Post-Oct. 7 ‘Surge’ of Interest in Jewish Life Rings True in Tucson Arizona Jewish Post https://azjewishpost.com/2024/post-oct-7-surge-of-interest-in-jewish-life-rings-true-in-tucson/ 1.970 Arizona Tucson 18/12/2024 02:55 PM
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