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After canceling Eurovision screening in ‘boycott’ of Israeli singer, a Brooklyn nightclub forges ahead with the event

“We believe in the power of unity and the importance of being a haven for all,” Bushwick’s 3 Dollar Bill said, after previously stating Eden Golan’s appearance in the annual song competition “does not align with our values.”

After withholding some bombs, Biden says US will not supply weapons for Israel’s Rafah invasion

The pause, the first since Hamas launched its war against Israel on Oct. 7, set off alarms in the pro-Israel community.

Illustrative: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside Columbia University, February 2, 2024. (Luke Tress)

Local rabbi among 3 people arrested in altercation at Manhattan pro-Palestinian protest

Reuven Kahane, a relative of Rabbi Meir Kahane, was charged with assault.

At least 4 New York City synagogues receive bomb threats

Northwestern students agree to dismantle anti-Israel encampment, as Columbia protesters take over university building

Fred Neulander, rabbi serving life sentence for hiring hit men to kill his wife, dies in prison at 82

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrators square off outside Columbia University in Manhattan, February 2, 2024. (Luke Tress)

ADL says antisemitic incidents more than doubled last year, driven by surge after Oct. 7

NYPD reports 43 antisemitic incidents in March, reversing downward trend

Biden administration ‘outraged’ by Israeli strike that killed 7 aid workers, as humanitarian groups suspend operations in Gaza

Arsonist with ‘kill rabbi’ tattoo sentenced to decades in prison for burning rabbi’s home

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