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Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli to be selected as an NBA All-Star
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Antisemitism speech sparks pushback from Jewish conservatives
The dispute highlights divisions on the Jewish right over how to confront antisemitism within the conservative movement
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Diplomatic ties fray further as South Africa and Israel kick out each other’s envoys
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How a law used to protect synagogues is now being deployed against ICE protesters and journalists
The FACE Act has now been used against protesters at a New Jersey synagogue — and Don Lemon
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ADL appoints former head of embattled Gaza aid foundation to its board
Hundreds of Palestinian civilians were killed around Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites under Rev. Johnnie Moore's leadership
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Ritchie Torres’ challengers are testing how Israel plays in the Bronx — and taking aim at ‘Zionists’ in a Jewish neighborhood
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Israel’s bobsled team is making its Olympic debut in Milan
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New York City Council pushes action on antisemitism, without Mamdani
Jewish lawmakers say they won’t wait for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to define the city’s response to rising antisemitism
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Italian rapper Ghali’s planned Winter Olympics set draws backlash over his Gaza advocacy
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