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Opinion Both sides claimed ICJ ruling as a victory
Palestinian and Israeli advocates have claimed victory at the UN Court in the case South Africa brought against Israel
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Opinion We must continue to support Israel’s war — and honestly grapple with tough questions from critics
The challenge for liberals in this moment is to support Israel's war — and hope it is fought justly and speedily
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Fast Forward Muslim rights group reports ‘staggering’ increase in discrimination complaints
Reports of both Islamophobia and other forms of discrimination against Arabs and Palestinians have surged alongside incidents of antisemitism
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Fast Forward Pelosi suggests Russia is behind some pro-Palestinian activists
The former House Speaker called for an FBI investigation into the financing behind some of the demonstrations
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Opinion ‘A taint of evil’: why the ICJ genocide ruling was branding genius
The charges may have been softened, but the label sticks
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Politics J Street withdraws endorsement of Jamaal Bowman for ‘crossing the line’ on Israel-Hamas war
J Street’s Jeremy Ben-Ami said the reevaluation was prompted by Bowman's recent statements about Israel, including accusations of genocide
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Opinion An NYU professor’s comments about Oct. 7 were abhorrent. It was still wrong to suspend him
We must stand up for academic freedom, even for views we find abhorrent
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Opinion The International Court of Justice ruling on Israel got it right
It is “plausible” that the Genocide Convention has been violated in Gaza, but a one-sided “ceasefire” is not the answer.
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