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“There is no compelling moral, historical or political reason why annexation in whole or in part should be made contingent on agreeing to the creation of a Palestinian entity”

JERUSALEM POST Yes: annexation, No: Palestinian state by Michael Freund June 18, 2020 …As with many such debates, this has largely devolved into two competing camps. There are those who call for accepting Trump’s plan, saying that the extension of … Continue reading

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UN blacklist of Israel “warmly endorsed by Iran, Syria and North Korea”

UN WATCH U.N. presents anti-Israel blacklist of 112 companies, names Airbnb, General Mills, Motorola, Bezeq & Bank Leumi June 19, 2020 U.N. rights chief Michelle Bachelet appeared in person this week before the U.N. human rights council to present an … Continue reading

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Jewish Democratic Council won’t support antisemite Ilhan Omar’s chief primary opponent, progressive Antone Melton-Meaux

JNS Jewish Democratic Council says it won’t back Ilhan Omar, mum on endorsing her primary opponent by Jackson Richman June 18, 2020 The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) has affirmed that it will not support Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) … Continue reading

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Michael Flynn and Sergey Kislyak talked about how Russia could help Israel at the UN

THE MEDIA LINE Transcript: Russia Blocked Second Obama UN Resolution on Israel by Charles Bybelezer June 18, 2020 According to a recently declassified transcript of a phone conversation between former White House adviser Michael Flynn and then-Russian ambassador to Washington … Continue reading

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“One chief of police, for instance, credited what he learned in Israel with assisting him in deescalating and resolving an armed hostage-taking incident”

FORWARD I am the architect of the U.S.-Israel police exchange. Don’t believe the lies. by Steven L. Pomerantz June 19, 2020 The nationwide demonstrations following the horrific killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, by a white police officer … Continue reading

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“Facing discrimination, poverty, and misery, Palestinians residing in Iraq have finally broken their silence in an attempt to draw the world’s attention to their predicament”

GATESTONE The Palestinians No One Tells You About by Khaled Abu Toameh June 19, 2020 …The Palestinians are accusing the Iraqis and the United Nations of taking a series of measures that have further aggravated the conditions of hundreds of … Continue reading

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“Jerusalem hails diplomatic achievement as Brussels ratifies pact with large majority; left-wingers’ bid for delay rejected; EU to watch political developments, ‘act accordingly’”

TIMES OF ISRAEL EU okays landmark Israel ‘Open Skies’ aviation deal, despite annexation tensions by Raphael Ahren June 18, 2020 The European Parliament on Wednesday evening ratified a major aviation agreement with Israel. The Open Skies agreement is seen as … Continue reading

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#BLM An Orthodox–and conservative–Jewish professor explains why he’s not attending his employer’s reeducation programming

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOLARS See Clearly, Decide Wisely, Act Justly by Jeffrey J. Poelvoorde June 15, 2020 Editor’s Note: This open letter was written by Jeffrey J. Poelvoorde, an associate professor of history and politics at Converse College. It is … Continue reading

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Israel’s Jewish Defamers: Welcome to an odious, virtue-signaling screed

FRONT PAGE MAG Jewish Studies Professors for Palestine by Richard L. Cravatts June 18, 2020 Seeming to give credence to what wry Professor Edward Alexander referred to as the “explosive power of boredom” among some members of the professoriate, around … Continue reading

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ONLINE EVENT: Sunday June 28, 2020 Helen Mirren hosts free online concert by Israel Philharmonic

ALGEMEINER Actress Helen Mirren to Host Free Online Concert by Israel Philharmonic Orchestra by Shiryn Ghermezian June 19, 2020 Academy Award-winning British actress Helen Mirren will host later this month a free online concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO), … Continue reading

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