British filmmakers call on theater chain to cancel Israeli film fest
Jewish Journal
June 9, 2015
A group of British filmmakers and actors called on a British movie theater chain to cancel an Israeli film festival.
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June 9, 2015
U.S. military chief seeks to reassure Israel on Iran threat
Jewish Journal
June 9, 2015
America\’s top general sought to reassure Israel on Tuesday of \”unshakable\” U.S. military support, despite deep strains in political relations over the prospect of a U.S.-led nuclear deal with Iran and differences over Israeli-Palestinian diplomacy.
Texas police officer resigns after video shows him toppling teen
Jewish Journal
June 9, 2015
A Dallas-area white policeman seen in a viral video tossing a bathing suit-clad, black teenage girl to the ground resigned on Tuesday from the McKinney Police force, local broadcaster Fox 4 and others cited his lawyer as saying.
Hamas gains in popularity in Gaza, West Bank since war with Israel
Jewish Journal
June 9, 2015
The Islamist Hamas movement that dominates Gaza has gained in popularity among all Palestinians since last year\’s war with Israel, but most feel the devastation caused by the conflict outweighs its achievements, a new poll shows.
Israeli PM wants Arab states to press Palestinians back to peace talks
Jewish Journal
June 9, 2015
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he hoped Arab states could press the Palestinians to return to talks to reach a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
U.S. will insist on full access for inspectors in Iran deal, Blinken tells AJC
Jewish Journal
June 9, 2015
The United States continues to insist on nuclear inspectors’ unfettered access as part of a nuclear deal with Iran, the deputy U.S. secretary of state told an American Jewish group.
Jerusalem-based series ‘Dig’ cancelled after one season
Jewish Journal
June 9, 2015
The American television drama series “Dig,” which was filmed in Jerusalem, reportedly has been cancelled after one season.
Synagogues with predatory rabbis must protect their members, not their reputations
Jewish Journal
June 9, 2015
When I read the recent article in The New York Times detailing the accusations against Rabbi Jonathan Rosenblatt of the Riverdale Jewish Center, I was deeply saddened.
Zivotofsky decision recognizes Congress’ right to determine American foreign policy
Jewish Journal
June 9, 2015
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in Zivotofsky v. Kerry that Obama can decree that Jerusalem isn’t in Israel.
Convicted killer in New York prison break on third escape attempt
Jewish Journal
June 9, 2015
The daring weekend escape from a New York maximum-security penitentiary – the facility\’s first prison break – marked at least the third time convicted murderer Richard Matt has moved to bust out from behind bars.
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