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Fast Forward Harvard denies former Human Rights Watch director fellowship over Israel, report says
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Israel is a world leader in turning salt water into fresh. But a new study suggests capacity must expand to keep up with population
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Opinion American journalists need to start fact-checking Netanyahu in real time
Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly distorts the truth to English-language media without repercussions
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Supporting Israel does not mean unquestioning loyalty to its ascendent far-right government
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Antisemites came out of the shadows this year — as did Jewish heroes
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