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Berlin film festival fends off criticism after jury president Wim Wenders rebuffs calls to criticize Israel
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Swiss broadcaster removes footage of host criticizing Israeli bobsled team during its first Milan runs
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US ambassador demands that Belgium drop ‘ridiculous and anti semitic’ investigation of mohels
The mohels came under scrutiny after an Antwerp rabbi filed a complaint about their practices
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Founder AJ Edelman wants to change Israeli sports culture
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French, German, Jewish leaders call for resignation of UN’s Francesca Albanese over ‘common enemy’ comments
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