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Is Kamala Harris a Zionist?
Unlike Joe Biden, the vice president has never embraced the term. But her statements and actions align with common understandings of the term
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Angry about Gaza, will uncommitted voters commit to Kamala Harris?
“She is more progressive and sees the humanity of Palestinians more than Biden ever did,” said one
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Shapiro’s position on Gaza tests close bonds with Arab, Muslim community
The Democratic governor cultivated unprecedented ties with an oft-overlooked demographic in Pennsylvania. Now some feel 'betrayed' over Shapiro's stance on the Gaza war
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He was a Jewish hostage in Iran. Now he’s advocating for captives in Gaza
Barry Rosen opens up about Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli captives and his 444 days of darkness
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Sarah Levy’s great-grandfather faced a Yom Kippur rugby dilemma. She’s playing in the Paris Olympics.
Levy, who celebrated her bat mitzvah in Israel, was active in the San Diego Jewish community growing up
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When are Jewish and Israeli athletes competing in the Paris Olympics? Here’s the latest schedule.
Jewish and Israeli athletes are competing in a wide variety of Olympic events in Paris
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Ridiculing pro-Palestinian protesters, Netanyahu addresses Congress
Netanyahu dismissed concerns about Israel’s military campaign and the high number of civilian casualties
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How a bestselling book became an unlikely lightning rod in literary fights over the Israel-Hamas war
The Korean-Jewish author Gabrielle Zevin has been targeted, and defended, for “Zionism” even though she’s never spoken publicly about Israel
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Claire Weinstein, Jessica Fox and 16 other Jewish athletes to watch in the 2024 Paris Olympics
From wrestling and swimming to fencing and judo, here are the Jewish and Israeli Olympians to watch as the Paris Olympics approach
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Kamala Harris’ backers say she understands Jews and Israel. Her critics fear her stance on Gaza.
Progressives in the Democratic Party say they hope Harris’ elevation means a leftward shift on Israel policy. Those who know Harris say her support for Israel is longstanding
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Will Josh Shapiro’s Jewishness hurt or help a Harris ticket?
The Pennsylvania governor is on the shortlist for vice president. Will antisemitism derail the nomination?
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Possible VP Pick Mark Kelly has Jewish connections besides Gabby Giffords, his Jewish wife
The first-term Arizona senator has been to Israel twice since Oct. 7
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