Rep. Jayapal Walks Back Comments Calling Israel “A Racist State”
July 17, 2023
In a statement posted to social media, Jayapal said she was attempting “to defuse a tense situation” but acknowledged that “words do matter.”
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Two Men Sentenced to Two Years Probation Over Sushi Fumi Attack
July 13, 2023
The two men, identified as Samer Jayylusi, 37, and Xavier Pabon, 32, had been charged with two counts of felony assault and a hate crime.
Campus Watch July 13, 2023
July 13, 2023
A roundup of incidents, good and bad, happening on college campuses.
Fifth Circuit Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Texas Anti-BDS Law
July 11, 2023
Challenges to state anti-BDS laws have not succeeded in a single instance,” Israeli-American Coalition for Action Executive Director Joseph Sabag said in a statement.
Teach Coalition Webinar Provides Update on Lawsuit Over Jewish Schools’ Exclusion From Special Needs Funding
July 10, 2023
A hearing will be held on July 21 in which the state government will try to dismiss the lawsuit and the plaintiffs will request a preliminary injunction against the state law.
NH Gov Signs Anti-BDS Executive Order
July 7, 2023
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu (R) signed an executive order on July 6 barring the state government from contracting with those who are boycotting Israel, making New Hampshire the 37th state in the country to adopt measures against the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.
Campus Watch July 6, 2023
July 6, 2023
A roundup of incidents, good and bad, happening on college campuses.
“Don’t Touch Me!”: Rabbi Shmuley’s Heated Exchange with Amsterdam Anti-Israel Protesters
July 5, 2023
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach posted an Instagram video on the morning of June 30 showing a heated exchange between him and a group of anti-Israel protesters in central Amsterdam.
Antisemitic Hate Crime Events Rose 24.3% in CA in 2022, Report Says
July 5, 2023
The total number of antisemitic hate crimes in 2022 in California was 189; the year before it was 151
Disturbed Lead Singer During Tel Aviv Concert: “F— Roger Waters”
June 30, 2023
Draiman has long been a staunch critic of Waters.
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