Aaron Bandler
Aaron Bandler is an investigative journalist for the Jewish Journal. Originally from the Bay Area, his past work experience includes writing for The Daily Wire, The Daily Caller and Townhall. https://twitter.com/bandlersbanter https://www.facebook.com/bandlersbanter
Antisemitic Flyers Found in LA During Passover
The Los Angeles Times reported that the flyers were found “in a neighborhood on the northern end of Beverly Hills” as well as in West Los Angeles and Hollywood, per KTLA. The flyers stated “Every Single Aspect of the Media is Jewish” and “Every Single Aspect of the Ukraine-Russia War Is Jewish.”
Princeton BDS Referendum Vote in Dispute
The referendum asked if the university should “immediately halt usage of all Caterpillar machinery in all ongoing construction projects given the violent role that Caterpillar machinery has play in the mass demolition of Palestinian homes, the murder of Palestinians and other innocent people.”
Brooklyn Subway Shooting Suspect Ranted Against “F—ing Jews” in YouTube Videos
The shooting resulted in 29 people wounded––10 of whom were shot––but the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Police have named Frank James, 62, as a suspect in the shooting, and he was arrested on April 13. James has addresses in both Wisconsin and Philadelphia.
Poll: 63% of American Jews Approve of Biden Presidency
The recent JEI poll surveyed 800 American Jewish voters from March 28-April 3. Sixty-three percent of respondents said they approved of Biden’s presidency, while 37% said they did not.
UIUC Kills Student BDS Bill
The bill, presented to the Illinois Student Government (ISG) Senate by Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and obtained by the Journal, would have been presented as a referendum question asking if the university should “divest its stocks, funds, and endowment from companies that profit from or engage in human rights violations in US Prisons, at the US-Mexico Border, and in Occupied Palestine.”
NJ Man Arrested for Stabbing, Ramming Two Orthodox Jews
The man, identified as 27-year-old Dion Marsh, allegedly stole a vehicle and used it to ram the two victims and also stabbed another victim in the chest. He is being charged with three counts of attempted murder, carjacking and bias intimidation.
Palestinian Terrorist Behind Tel Aviv Shooting Killed
The terrorist, identified as 28-year-old Ra’ad Hazem, hailed from Jenin and was the son of a retired senior officer in the Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces.
Jewish Groups Condemn Tel Aviv Terror Attack
The attack occurred on Dizengoff Street in the heart of Tel Aviv’s nightlife.