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  We’re watching Israel self-destruct — at the hands of its own leaders and citizens

  Netanyahu's government relies on three groups whose aims would destroy the country as we know it (and possibly altogether)

  By Dan Perry

  16 min read
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  Amnesty International makes it crystal clear: Israel is in desperate need of a reality check

  Think what you will of genocide allegations; what's inarguable is that the divide between Israel and the world is growing

  By David N. Myers Dec 6, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Harvard’s Yiddish studies program is in danger — from self-inflicted wounds 

  The denial of tenure to one scholar and time caps on two others is creating unnecessary chaos 

  By Jessica Kirzane Dec 5, 2024 | 3 min read

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