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News ‘An incredibly volatile time’: From Iran to Yemen, how the Israel-Hamas war is sparking violence across the Middle East
The rivalries, intimacies and enmities among the different peoples and religious communities in the Middle East have been churning for millennia. Now, as in other times of crisis, they are threatening to erupt into a broader war that could ensnare the United States
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Fast Forward Georgia’s sole Jewish legislator targeted with antisemitic postcard prior to bill signing
State Rep. Esther Panitch was the lead sponsor of a bill to codify the state’s definition of antisemitism
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Fast Forward Chicago council votes for a cease-fire, making it the largest city to endorse one
The Chicago City Council’s sole Jewish member called it a one-sided resolution for failing to call for Hamas’ elimination
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Opinion With Gazans starving and freezing, the US withholding funds from UNRWA is unconscionable
I used to work for the beleaguered agency on the ground. Its work is essential to keeping Gazan civilians alive
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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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Fast Forward As images from Gaza spread, US rabbis wrestle with war’s morality from the pulpit
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Fast Forward Donald Trump says US will distribute food in Gaza, where he says there is ‘real starvation’
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Fast Forward Regina Spektor responds to pro-Palestinian protester at concert: ‘You’re just yelling at a Jew’
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