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The second war against the Jews
World War II was also “The War Against the Jews.” That was the title of Lucy Dawidowicz’s landmark 1975 book. But the Nazis took pains to conceal the fact that their goal was the physical extermination of...
Cornell junior charged with antisemitic death threats that shut Hillel
Patrick Dai, 21, a junior at Cornell University from Pittsford, N.Y., was arrested on Tuesday "on a federal criminal complaint charging him with posting threats to kill or injure another using interstate communications," according...
Ahed Tamimi threatens Jews: ‘We will drink your blood and eat your skull’
Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi said this week that Palestinians will "slaughter" the Jews of Judea and Samaria, from Hebron to Jenin.
"Our message to the flocks of settlers, we are waiting for you in all...
Hamas leaders feel betrayed by Iran and Hezbollah
Hamas feels betrayed by Hezbollah and Iran, and it doesn’t appear likely that either will meaningfully help at this stage in the war, a Palestinian Authority security official said on Tuesday.
A Hamas source, quoted...
Senate confirms Jack Lew as US ambassador to Israel
The U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Jacob (“Jack”) Lew on Tuesday to serve as the next American ambassador to Israel.
The final vote tally was 53-43, with several Republicans, including Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)...
Supernatural Tales Embody Wishes of Holocaust Rescue
Courage to Dream: Tales of Hope in the Holocaust by Neal Shusterman with illustrations by Andrés Vera Martínez; New York: Graphix imprint of Scholastic Inc; © 2023; ISBN 9780545-313483; 245 pages plus after-words by author...
‘Xanadu’ Brings Back Memories of the 1980s
I think any self-respecting Gen X-er slightly remembers the movie Xanadu from the early 80’s, or maybe, like me, they remember that it starred Olivia Newton-John and roller skates. At least that was all I could...
Mother of freed Israeli hostage: Thank God and the IDF
A day after her daughter was rescued from Hamas captivity, the mother of Israel Defense Forces soldier Pvt. Ori Megidish on Tuesday gave a statement to the press outside the family's Kiryat Gat home.
"Dear people of...
Hamas is losing its grip on Gaza
In an apparent attempt to reassure Gaza City residents after Israeli tanks were seen on Monday on Salah al-Din street, the city's main highway, Hamas announced that "a number of tanks reached an agricultural...
At least 80 detained after antisemitic lynch mob storms Dagestan airport
At least 80 people have been detained in Dagestan after pro-Hamas rioters stormed Makhachkala Uytash Airport on Sunday seeking to lynch Jewish travelers, Russia’s Kommersant news site reported on Tuesday.
Some 150 suspects have been identified and investigations were...