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Jewish Groups Threaten to Sue Somerville, MA, Over Anti-Israel Boycott Ordinance

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Jewish Groups Threaten to Sue Somerville, MA, Over Anti-Israel Boycott Ordinance

ADL and Brandeis Center Lawyers: We urge the Council and City to reject the Ordinance. Should the Ordinance be enacted in its current form, our clients are prepared to pursue all available legal remedies to prevent its enforcement. The post Jewish Groups Threaten to Sue Somerville, MA, Over Anti-Israel Boycott Ordinance first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

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Arutz Sheva

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· Jun 23, 2026

To Jews in Canada and the US: We must act like Israelis

We must be proud and stand up against our enemies with courage.

World Israel News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Mamdani denounces pro-Israel lobby group as ‘monsters’

Jewish groups blast New York City mayor after he accused Israel of 'genocide' and referred to AIPAC supporters as 'monsters.' The post Mamdani denounces pro-Israel lobby group as ‘monsters’ appeared first on World Israel News.

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jun 22, 2026

Mamdani draws criticism from US, Israeli officials for calling pro-Israel lobby 'monster' that moves 'dark money'

That’s not criticizing a lobby. That’s laundering antisemitism from your podium as mayor of a city with more than a million Jews, stated Rep. Josh Gottheimer.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 1, 2026

Should American Jews switch to voting Republican? - opinion

Antisemitism knows no political boundaries. While on the Left more seems directed at Israel with some spillover to the American Jewish community, the targets on the Right tend to be Jews.

Haaretz

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· Jun 25, 2026

Three killed in Israeli drone strike on vehicle in south Lebanon, local reports say

As talks between Jerualem and Beirut began in Washington, Israeli and Lebanese officials denied earlier claims by a U.S. State Department official that Israel had withdrawn from parts of southern Lebanon

National Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

‘Something concrete’: Why Asian-Canadians were moved to denounce antisemitism

After a Montreal synagogue was firebombed in June, a coalition of Asian communities denounced antisemitism in support of the Jewish community

The Daily Wire

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· Jun 27, 2026

WATCH: LGBTQ Activist Politician Gets Run Out Of Trans March

San Francisco leftists screamed obscenities and chased LGBTQ activist and California state Sen. Scott Wiener (D) away from the city’s Trans March — all because of Wiener’s stance on Israel. Video posted to X shows Wiener, a Jewish gay man running to replace U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) in the House of Representatives, walking through ...

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Adelaide family target of antisemitic attack

A Jewish family in Adelaide's western suburbs has become the target of an antisemitic attack.

Mother Jones

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· Jun 24, 2026

Is It Time for Jews to Leave New York?

New York City’s right-wingers, who evidently cannot handle losing elections, are dealing with their anger by once again attempting to fearmonger Jewish Americans into leaving New York, the most Jewish city in the country. Last night, allies of Mayor Zohran Mamdani swept the New York City Democratic primaries. Claire Valdez, Brad Lander, and Darializa Avila []

Conservative Review

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· Jun 30, 2026

Boston Medical Center Accused of Isolating Israeli Intern To Make Sure 'Everyone Feels Safe' in Federal Antisemitism Complaint

The Boston Medical Center (BMC) was slapped with a federal complaint Tuesday alleging that it discriminated and retaliated against a Jewish Israeli intern for reporting antisemitic posters in shared office space, according to a copy of the complaint shared with the Washington Free Beacon.The post Boston Medical Center Accused of Isolating Israeli Intern To Make Sure 'Everyone Feels Safe' in Federal Antisemitism Complaint appeared first on .

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 25, 2026

Pro-Palestinian protesters urge Rome City Hall to sever ties with Israel

Demonstrators rally outside city hall, calling on municipal authorities to end institutional cooperation with Israel

Aish

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· Jul 5, 2026

Indigenous Peoples Call Israel the World's Greatest Decolonization Story

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called on academics to boycott Israeli universities, professors, and students, claiming that Israeli schools are “complicit” in the supposedly “settler colonial” nature of Israel. Wikipedia’s entry on “Zionism as Settler Colonialism” asserts that Jews can never legitimately live in the land of Israel and that even the ancient Jewish [] The post Indigenous Peoples Call Israel the World's Greatest Decolonization Story appeared first on Aish.com.

BOL News

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· Jun 27, 2026

Israeli bombing reported near Lebanon-Israel border

Lebanese PM said agreement aims to secure Israel’s withdrawal from all Lebanese land. The post Israeli bombing reported near Lebanon-Israel border appeared first on BOL News.

Fox Business

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· Jun 25, 2026

LARRY KUDLOW: The Mamdani-AOC antisemitic tail is now wagging the entire Democratic Party dog

The animating fervor that unites this movement is antisemitism, a hatred of Jewish people, and a desire to eliminate the state of Israel

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 8, 2026

Israeli Jewish settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Israeli Jewish settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

All Israel News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Antisemitism controversy erupts after NY coffee chain targets Jewish congressman

Antisemitism controversy erupts after NY coffee chain targets Jewish congressman

Novara Media

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· Jun 29, 2026

Mamdani Is the Master of Defusing Bad-Faith Questions

Zohran Mamdani avoided falling into a pro-Israel media trap in a recent interview with ABC presenter Jonathan Karl, who asked if the New York City mayor supports the idea of a Jewish state.

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· Jun 21, 2026

Israeli Troops To Remain in Lebanon Despite Ceasefire: Katz

They will maintain positions in a security zone as fighting continues. On Sunday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the Israeli military “will not withdraw” from the area it occupies in southern Lebanon, despite the ceasefire agreed to with Hezbollah. RELATED: Israeli attacks kill 47 in Lebanon as talks stall He argued that the ceasefire []

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jun 24, 2026

Israel and Lebanon Discuss US Backed Troop Withdrawal Plan in Washington Talks

Israeli and Lebanese officials are discussing a U.S. backed proposal that would see Israeli troops withdraw from parts of southern Lebanon and transfer control of those areas to the Lebanese army. The discussions are taking place during high level talks in Washington aimed at consolidating the fragile ceasefire that has largely held since Sunday. The [] The post Israel and Lebanon Discuss US Backed Troop Withdrawal Plan in Washington Talks appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Off The Press

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· Jun 26, 2026

Hundreds of rabbis demand Mamdani apology for calling pro-Israel AIPAC ‘monsters’

More than 700 rabbis from across the US have signed an open letter demanding Mayor Zohran Mamdani apologize for calling the American Israel Public Affairs Committee “monsters” who move “millions in dark money” to preserve their power. “Using the language of ‘monsters’ against political opponents is an act of dehumanization, and when the targets of []...Click to read more

The Cradle

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· Jun 22, 2026

Israel sets 'conditions' for ending occupation of south Lebanon: Report

Reports say Tel Aviv is mulling a 'symbolic' withdrawal from 'minor areas' of the south, as Israeli officials vow to continue occupying Lebanon 'for years'

Washington Free Beacon

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· Jun 24, 2026

‘I Am Appalled at What Happened in This Coffee Shop’: Jewish New Yorkers Protest Outside Anti-Israel Coffee Joint That Banned Rep Dan Goldman

Roughly 50 people gathered outside a Poetica Coffee location in Brooklyn Wednesday morning to protest the chain’s refusal to serve Rep. Dan Goldman (D., N.Y.) over his support for Israel. The post ‘I Am Appalled at What Happened in This Coffee Shop’: Jewish New Yorkers Protest Outside Anti-Israel Coffee Joint That Banned Rep Dan Goldman appeared first on .

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 21, 2026

War: We won’t withdraw from security zone in Lebanon – Israel insists

Israeli Defence Minister, Israel Katz has said Israel will not withdraw from the security zone in Lebanon. In a statement on Sunday, Katz said the Israel Defence Forces, IDF, are free to act to eliminate threats. “Preserving the lives of our soldiers and citizens is a top and absolute priority,” Katz said. The statement was made [] War: We won’t withdraw from security zone in Lebanon – Israel insists

AzerNews

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· Jul 1, 2026

Azerbaijani Jewish communities appeal to Knesset against "Armenian genocide" recognition

The leaders of Azerbaijan's three Jewish communities have appealed to members of Israel's Knesset, urging them not to support initiatives aimed at recognizing the so-called Armenian Genocide.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 26, 2026

Hezbollah: Israel Must ‘Unconditionally’ Leave Lebanon

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem says Israel has “no option” but to unconditionally withdraw from Lebanese areas it occupies, adding that he rejects any normalization in ties between the countries.

KTTH – 770 AM – Seattle

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· Jun 29, 2026

Rantz: Scott Wiener got bullied by the mob his own Democratic party built

Scott Wiener got chased out of San Francisco's Trans March by his own base over Israel. Rantz says Democrats built this mob, then acted shocked when it bit.

Tucker Carlson

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· Jun 24, 2026

Israel Excludes Christians

Watch more here: https://www.youtube.com/@TuckerCarlson/featured

Fox News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Dem running for Pelosi’s seat mocked after anti-Israel hecklers chase him from SF Trans March

Videos show state Sen. Scott Wiener being shouted down by anti-Israel activists in San Francisco, sparking widespread mockery from conservatives.

DNyuz

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· Jul 12, 2026

States Prepare Lawsuit to Block Paramount’s Merger With Warner Bros.

A group of states are preparing to file a lawsuit to block Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery as soon as this week, according to four people briefed on the plans, a legal challenge that would create a major obstacle for one of the biggest media mergers in history. A draft of the lawsuit currently []

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