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Kontorovich: “What is clear is that in the late 1960s, the moment that mattered, nothing in international law demonstrated that Israel must engage in the unprecedented action not allowing its Jewish population to live in the areas from which they were expelled”

TABLET MAG Israeli Settlements Are Not Illegal Eugene Kontorivich August 9, 2023 …Moreover one cannot occupy one’s own territory: If Ukraine retakes Crimea from Russia, it will not be an occupation just because it had long been administered by Moscow. … Continue reading

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The alleged distress of “pro-Palestinian” individuals and pressure groups has nothing to do with a genuine concern for the Palestinians — and everything to do with a racist hatred of Jews

GATESTONE A Cry for Help from Palestinians Bassam Tawil August 4, 2023 On July 30, thousands of Palestinians in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip took to the streets to protest harsh living conditions and a shortage of power and gas. The … Continue reading

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As a defender of Jewish rights in Judea and Samaria, I’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve been called a murderer, Nazi, psychopath, colonialist, apartheidist, or simply an animal on social media

TABLET MAG I Have a Right to Live in Judea and Samaria Malkah Fleisher July 20, 2023 On June 20, four Jews near the town of Eli were just going about their day when they were targeted and shot to … Continue reading

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UN Commission of Inquiry set forth “grounds to conclude that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory is now unlawful under international law”

FOUNDATION FOR DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACIES Pending ICJ Case Threatens to Demand Unconditional Israeli Withdrawal from West Bank Orde Kittrie July 21, 2023 …Per UN Security Council Resolution 242 and the Oslo Accords, Israel need withdraw only in exchange for lasting peace. Under … Continue reading

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Israelis are defending themselves against Tehran’s foreign legions

FOUNDATION FOR DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACY Iran’s shadow war Clifford May July 12, 2023 Israelis battled Palestinians in the northern West Bank last week. That’s what most media reported and it’s true as far as it goes. But here’s a more … Continue reading

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Caroline Glick: Biden’s State Department goes BDS

JEWISH JOURNAL Biden Admin Reinstates Ban of Taxpayer Research Funding to Israeli Settlements Aaron Bandler June 28, 2023 The Biden administration has reinstated a ban from the Obama administration barring taxpayer funding toward research and development and scientific cooperation projects … Continue reading

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In rare joint statement, top officials say vigilante attacks targeting Palestinian civilians ‘contradict Jewish values,’ divert forces from fighting Palestinian terror

TIMES OF ISRAEL IDF, Shin Bet, police chiefs denounce settler attacks as ‘terror,’ vow to fight them Emanuel Fabian June 24, 2023 Israel Defense Forces chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, Shin Bet head Ronen Bar, and Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai … Continue reading

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Chicago-based Morningstar blacklists Israel in likely violation of boycott laws

FDD Morningstar Blacklist May Violate State Anti-BDS Laws Richard Goldberg April 24, 2023 The Jewish News Syndicate last week reported that Sustainalytics — the environmental, social, governance (ESG) ratings arm of Morningstar, Inc. — imposes negative “controversy” ratings on “26 companies … Continue reading

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Jason Hill offers a radical defense of Israel, the Jewish people, and what he terms “the superior nature of Jewish civilization”

THE JASON HILL SHOW An American Philosopher’s Defense Of Israel, Jews, And Jewish Civilization December 15, 2022 In this episode, Jason offers a radical defense of Israel, the Jewish people, and what he terms “the superior nature of Jewish civilization.” Jason … Continue reading

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“Suspect uploaded footage of beheading to social media; unclear how the victim ended up in the West Bank, with some claiming he was kidnapped”

TIMES OF ISRAEL Gay Palestinian living under asylum in Israel murdered, beheaded in Hebron Jack Mukand October 6, 2022 A gay Palestinian man living under asylum in Israel was murdered and beheaded Wednesday in the West Bank city of Hebron. … Continue reading

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