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Hillary defends Israel’s actions in Gaza

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton on Sunday defended Israel’s right to defend itself after her opponent Bernie Sanders called Israel’s 2014 military campaign in Gaza “disproportionate.”

Jewish groups blast Sanders over Israel stance

Bernie Sanders didn’t help himself with the Jewish community in New York – a strong constituency in next week’s primary – as he doubled down on his criticism of Israel’s 2014 military action in Gaza.

Kasich to speak at Great Neck Synagogue saturday

Republican presidential candidate John Kasich will address a Jewish audience at The Great Neck Synagogue on Long Island this Saturday, according to an invitation obtained by Jewish Insider.

Sanders returns to childhood home in Brooklyn

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on Friday returned to the Brooklyn neighborhood he was brought up as a child, kicking off his New York weekend with campaign rally outside his childhood home on E. 26th street in Midwood.

Sanders says he opposes case against Israel at ICC

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders addressed in length his policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during an editorial board meeting with the New York Daily News last Thursday, which its transcript was published on Monday.

Kasich offers himself to Trump voters

Republican presidential candidate John Kasich on Thursday offered himself as an alternative to the fervent supporters of Donald Trump, who may have been put off by his recent controversial comments.

Bill Clinton meets Jewish leaders in New York

Former President Bill Clinton met with a group of two dozen multi-denominational rabbis for an off-the-record two-hour meeting at a law firm in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday, according to a source who spoke with participants after the meeting.

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