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  Standing up for Israel’s democracy means standing up for Palestinians

  Israelis have been in the streets for months. Palestinians and their allies in Sheikh Jarrah have been protesting evictions for 15 years

  By Michael Bien

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  As Yom Kippur approaches, the legacy of America’s treatment of Jewish refugees must be a call to action

  Increasing numbers of migrants are pouring into American cities. They need our help.

  By Steve Israel Sep 22, 2023 | 6 min read
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  Days before Yom Kippur, Congress wants to scale back funding that keeps Jews safe

  Despite the White House antisemitism plan, the Senate proposed cutting $18 million from synagogue security grants

  By Nathan J. Diament Sep 22, 2023 | 2 min read

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