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PM Starmer: Use UK’s Toolbox to Crush Domestic Terrorists Targeting Jews or Hand it Over to a Leader Who Will
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When will PM Starmer open his eyes to the truth? This isn’t about foreign policy disputes, or “Middle East tensions.”
The Coming of the Ishmael Accords
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The departure of the UAE from OPEC is devastating news for Arab alliances and great news for Israel.
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The Phoenix of Gaza exhibit gives students a false, entirely one-sided narrative designed to gin up hatred of Israel and all who side, or even slightly sympathize, with Israel.
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In this election season, candidates for office are being asked whether they are taking Jewish money or seeking to change Assembly Bill 715, the landmark bill to protect Jewish children in public K-12 education against antisemitism.
A Bisl Torah — Good, Sad Tears
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May we find ourselves in moments that warrant the stirring of our hearts.
