Monthly Archives: June 2019

“Is there any evidence linking police brutality in the US with Israeli police?”

ELDER OF ZIYON No, Israel is Not Responsible for Police Brutality in the US by Tomer Ilan June 7, 2019 Haters constantly attempt to slander Israel as a “white-supremacist” state. Using lies and distortions, they are trying to convince African-Americans … Continue reading

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The State of Illinois’ unfunded liabilities will increase by $2.4 billion to $139 billion

CHICAGO TRIBUNE After Gov. Pritzker, Boss Madigan budget, let’s change state slogan: Illinois-Shut Up and Take It. by John Kass June 7, 2019 …Illinois’ new state slogan should be: Just shut up and take it…Especially now that Gov. Big Boy … Continue reading

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Hey gay Israel-haters, Israel now has an openly gay Minister of Justice — where else in the middle east could this happen?

THE TOWER Israel Appoints First Openly Gay Cabinet Minister by Staff June 7, 2019 The first openly gay man to become a cabinet minister in Israel was appointed Wednesday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Amir Ohana will act as … Continue reading

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“Since Steve Nasatir has been JUF President, more than $8bn has been raised to help people in need, to strengthen community connections, and to create Jewish experiences”

JUF NEWS Chicago pays homage to Dr. Steven B. Nasatir for almost 50 years of service by Cindy Sher May 30, 2019 …New Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot equated the good work of Nasatir and JUF with her vision for the … Continue reading

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“Zeldin, who is Jewish, and Omar, who is Muslim, might be the most controversial members of the kumbaya clique”

DAILY NEWS Oy vey! Ilhan Omar plans to join new black-Jewish congressional group by Dave Goldiner June 7, 2019 Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) plans to join a new congressional caucus aimed at bringing together blacks and Jews — a group … Continue reading

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“Hamas leaders are obsessed with gagging anyone who dares to call them out for their violent and despotic behavior” The international response: crickets

GATESTONE The Priorities of Palestinian Leaders by Khaled Abu Toameh June 7, 2019 …The latest [Palestinian] victim died under torture in a Syrian prison last week…His death brings to 606 the number of Palestinians who died under torture in Syrian … Continue reading

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U.S. officials claiming sanctions against Iran have put Hezbollah in dire financial straits are “cherry-picking evidence to paint a misleading picture”

TABLET MAG Hezbollah Isn’t Broke. So Why Is Everyone Claiming Otherwise? by Tony Badran May 31, 2019 “Terrorist groups like Hezbollah are withering on the vine as Iran sanctions take effect,” Sen. Tom Cotton tweeted last week, voicing what has now become … Continue reading

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#BDSFail Participants in DC Dyke March were warned not to display Israeli flag. But they did it anyway.

WASHINGTON BLADE Close to 1,000 turn out for DC Dyke March by Lou Chibbaro Jr. June 8, 2019 …A controversial decision by march organizers to request that participants not display “nationalist” flags or symbols, including the Israeli flag or the … Continue reading

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“Trump has not yet been entirely successful. Not only because of his many opponents; it is also because Trump’s public persona, honed in the world of reality television, often distracts from or undermines the goal of reviving American nationhood”

NATIONAL REVIEW Trump’s Great D-Day Speech by Matthew Continetti June 6, 2019 President Trump gave one of the best speeches of his presidency while many Americans were brushing their teeth. His remarks at the 75th commemoration of D-Day at the … Continue reading

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Netanyahu removes Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked from ministry positions, reportedly to be replaced by Likud members

ISRAEL HAYOM (by agreement with JNS) Bennett to run with New Right again, Shaked mulls next step by Ariel Kahana, Yaron Doron, Yehuda Shlezinger and Staff June 3, 2019 Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s sudden dismissal of Education Minister Naftali Bennett … Continue reading

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