Politics

5 major Jewish groups team up to advocate for Israel and push for ‘accurate’ coverage of Israel-Hamas war

Pro-Israel groups have been grappling with how to keep the atrocities Hamas terrorists committed on Oct. 7 in the spotlight.

By Ron Kampeas December 5, 2023 9:10 pm

Three university presidents sitting at a witness table in front of the U.S. Congress.

Facing Congress, Harvard, MIT, Penn presidents defend efforts to fight antisemitism on their campuses

The hearing came amid rising campus antisemitism connected to the Israel-Hamas war.

December 5, 2023 7:01 pm

House passes resolution equating antisemitism with anti-Zionism, despite many abstentions

The resolution was notable for the number of Jewish Democrats who voted “present” in part because they did not agree that all forms of anti-Zionism were antisemitic.

December 5, 2023 6:19 pm

Biden administration says it will ban entry to Israeli settlers and Palestinians who harm ‘peace, security, or stability in the West Bank’

By Ron Kampeas December 5, 2023 2:57 pm

Twilight exterior of an inn in downtown Williamsburg, Virginia.

Virginia cultural festival says it won’t hold a menorah lighting due to Israel-Hamas war

By Andrew Lapin December 4, 2023 4:51 pm

There’s a new Jewish Caucus in Congress. Its mission is still unclear.

By Ron Kampeas December 1, 2023 4:11 pm

Universities take action against pro-Israel faculty for inflammatory speech about Israel-Hamas war

By Andrew Lapin December 1, 2023 1:35 pm

US House expels George Santos, who lied about his Jewish identity and other topics

By Ron Kampeas December 1, 2023 11:31 am

Why a Maine town swapped out a Star of David from its holiday display

By Andrew Lapin November 30, 2023 5:45 pm

A pro-Palestinian protests against the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting, in New York City, November 29, 2023. (Luke Tress)

Protesters brandish swastikas at pro-Palestinian rally outside Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting

By Luke Tress November 30, 2023 9:22 am

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