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Many of Hollywood’s leading actors have in recent years consistently adopted a clearly anti-Israel agenda, with many critics claiming that their declarations have a stench of anti-Semitism masquerading as criticism of the Jews and the State of Israel.

Bruce Ticker critiques modern psychologists' political advocacy at conventions, particularly relating to Palestinian liberation, while expressing concern over the lack of acknowledgment for Jewish issues and rising antisemitism within the profession.

Indeed, there is a lot of violence in Judea and Samaria, areas of historical and religious importance to Jews, called "The West Bank" by people who claim that the Zionist enterprise is "colonialist."

The London borough of Hackney has decided to cancel its twin-city relationship with Haifa. The twinning agreement was signed back in 1968. Hackney’s new mayor, Zoe Garbett, leader of the local Green Party, says she canceled it as a demonstration of “international solidarity.”

Ron Jager discusses the rise of online antisemitism, its connection to foreign influence, and the urgent need to protect Jewish communities and U.S.-Israel relations.

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania proved this week that an advocate for Israel can confront an Israel-basher, shake him up and still stand firm and unyielding. Or stand tall, as John Wayne or Ronald Reagan might word it.

I find it extremely offensive to label Jews as extremist settlers!

The 103 Zionophobic House Democrats who voted for all time to never support the self defense of the Jewish people of Israel have rejected the proud Zionism of JFK and the proud Zionism of the Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr.

As Israel, Lebanon, and the United States celebrate their newly signed Trilateral Framework, Israelis naturally ask whether this agreement marks a genuine turning point – or whether we have simply returned to familiar ground.

Since October 7th, a relentless campaign of lies and demonization has been waged in the United States to ensure that Israel loses, and you Vice President Vance, have become one of its leading voices. By spreading lies about Israel, do you really believe that these lies are serving the best interests of the United States?

This is simply how I, a secular, October 8th Jew, with no super powers to speak of, makes sense of both my identity and a world where being a Jew is becoming increasingly unsafe.

Jewish voters face a potential exodus from the Democratic Party, and New York Republicans are already parting the Hudson for Jewish New Yorkers.

Joshua Kail humorously critiques Trump's vision for Israel, proposing a satirical timeshare scheme for dictators, while sharing an absurd experience from his stay at Mar-a-Lago.

I agree that anyone in public office must accept criticism of his country's actions. However, Israel is in the unusual situation of being criticized for what it is (the Nation-State of the Jews), rather than for what it does.

The Platner implosion should prove to the Jewish community that it can prevail over these arrogant “progressives” who are stomping all over us to build a political empire.

I believe that Melat Kiros and Darialize Avila Chevalier are sincere in their concern for the plight of the stateless and poor Palestinians. However, I feel obliged to point out that Israel is not responsible for the Palestinians' plight.

Recently the Brooklyn Park Slope Food Coop banned products from Judea and Samaria where Jews have resided for over 3500 years, and a Brooklyn coffee shop posted on social media that Jews are not welcome.

Bruce Ticker weighs in on the results of recent Democratic Congressional primary elections.

Bruce Ticker weighs in on the results of the recent NY Congressional primary elections.

The US-Israeli attack on Iran failed to achieve its objectives, inadvertently strengthening Iran’s position and forcing negotiation terms that preserve its core interests instead.

The UAW, by divesting from Israel Bonds and thereby goose stepping to Omar Barghouti's BDS movement, has thrown the proud Zionism of UAW legend Walter Reuther and the Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr under the bus. 

During his June 18 press conference, VP Vance stated, regarding Iran, that “their nuclear program has been totally destroyed.” 

Florida Republicans have redrawn congressional maps to weaken Democratic representation, raising concerns about racial tensions and potential antisemitism against Jewish candidates like Wasserman Schultz and Moskowitz.

Eight University of Michigan students have been indicted for threatening to poison an individual, witness intimidation, and many other conspiratorial violent acts while using "divestment from Israel" as a cover.

If only Palestinians were working toward living the American dream--building better lives for their children, having a country of their own where they could speak freely and participate in free and fair elections, and co-existing, peacefully, with their neighbors-- what a wonderful world it would be.