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New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, a Jewish Democrat who is the majority leader, delivers a speech on antisemitism in the U.S. Capitol, Nov. 29, 2023. (Senate website/screenshot)
Antisemitism
Chuck Schumer calls out antisemitism on the left in a speech on the Senate floor
By Ron Kampeas
Schumer’s speech comes as Jewish security groups and law enforcement agencies have reported a spike in antisemitic incidents following Oct. 7.
Two individuals took down posters of the Hamas hostages in Squirrel Hill on Nov. 27 (Photo courtesy of Julie Paris)
Israel at warAntisemitic, anti-Israel vandals strike Squirrel Hill and Oakland
By Toby Tabachnick
This photo distributed by the Israel Defense Forces on Nov. 28, 2023, shows Israeli troops maintaining positions in the Gaza Strip, amid a temporary ceasefire (Israel Defense Forces)
Israel at WarCountering misinformation during Israel’s war with Hamas
By David Rullo
Health Ministry officials Dr. Hagar Mizrahi, left, and Prof. Ronit Endevelt attend a Knesset Health Committee discussion at the Knesset in Jerusalem, December 5, 2023. (Screenshot: Knesset Channel)
Israel at warHealth Ministry says Hamas drugged released hostages to make them appear happy
By Renee Ghert-Zand
(Image courtesy of Pixabay via Pexels)
December 6, 2023, 8:56 am
Parents, talk to your children about what they see online
"Since Hamas’ attack on Israel, hate speech has surged across the internet. ...As parents, we can’t think 'it’s too late' to begin to promote positive, healthy digital behaviors."
By Angela Liddle
Health Ministry officials Dr. Hagar Mizrahi, left, and Prof. Ronit Endevelt attend a Knesset Health Committee discussion at the Knesset in Jerusalem, December 5, 2023. (Screenshot: Knesset Channel)
December 5, 2023, 4:22 pm
Health Ministry says Hamas drugged released hostages to make them appear happy
Knesset committee urges ministry to send international health organizations an official report with evidence of the drugging and other disturbing post-release medical findings
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby speaks at a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 2021. (DOD Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Carlos M. Vazquez II)
December 4, 2023, 3:25 pm
White House says Israel ‘making effort’ to better protect Gaza civilians
National Security Council spokesman Kirby credits IDF for publishing online map to help Gazans avoid fighting; ‘There’s not a whole lot of modern militaries that would do that’
By Agencies, ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, interviews on the CNN program State of the Union with Dana Bash on Dec. 3, 2023. (Credit: YouTube/CNN via JNS)
December 4, 2023, 3:06 pm
‘The rape … but,’ Jayapal twice hedges on Hamas sexual violence on ‘CNN’
Dana Bash, of CNN's State of the Union, repeatedly pressed the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus on anti-Israel bias on the left.
By JNS
Goldie Falafel, owned by Michael Solomonov, was the target of a pro-Palestinian protest in Philadelphia, Dec. 3, 2023. (Google Maps)
December 4, 2023, 11:48 am
Pro-Palestinian protesters target Michael Solomonov’s Philadelphia falafel shop
They chanted: "Goldie, Goldie, you can't hide, we charge you with genocide."
By Ben Sales
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, a Jewish Democrat who is the majority leader, delivers a speech on antisemitism in the U.S. Capitol, Nov. 29, 2023. (Senate website/screenshot)
December 1, 2023, 11:57 am
Chuck Schumer calls out antisemitism on the left in a speech on the Senate floor
Schumer’s speech comes as Jewish security groups and law enforcement agencies have reported a spike in antisemitic incidents following Oct. 7.
By Ron Kampeas
A new interactive Gaza map issued by the IDF splits the Strip into hundreds of zones. The IDF said Dec. 1, 2023, that it will be used to notify Palestinian civilians of active combat zones (Screenshot via The Times of Israel)
December 1, 2023, 11:42 am
Israel, terror groups renew combat in Gaza: ‘Hamas violated the ceasefire’
Hamas fires rockets, fails to provide list of hostages to be freed, prompting IDF to launch airstrikes, warn Khan Younis residents to evacuate; talks said ongoing; 137 held hostage
By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies
A handout photo of a rifle and pistol found at the scene of a shooting terror attack in Jerusalem, Nov. 30, 2023. (Israel Police)
November 30, 2023, 4:36 pm
Hamas claims Jerusalem attack that kills 3 as Gaza truce is narrowly extended
The attack was carried out by two brothers from east Jerusalem who had each served sentences in Israeli prisons for terror-related crimes.
By Eliyahu Freedman
Two individuals took down posters of the Hamas hostages in Squirrel Hill on Nov. 27 (Photo courtesy of Julie Paris)
November 29, 2023, 10:04 pm
Antisemitic, anti-Israel vandals strike Squirrel Hill and Oakland
Posters of the hostages held captive by Hamas continue to be torn down; a We Stand With Israel sign is set on fire
By Toby Tabachnick
This photo distributed by the Israel Defense Forces on Nov. 28, 2023, shows Israeli troops maintaining positions in the Gaza Strip, amid a temporary ceasefire (Israel Defense Forces)
November 29, 2023, 12:09 pm
Countering misinformation during Israel’s war with Hamas
False narratives, misinformation and lies often crowd the media landscape.
By David Rullo
Israeli hostages released on Nov. 28, 2023: Top L-R: Ditza Heiman, Tamar Metzger, Noralin Babadila Agojo, Ada Sagi, Meirav Tal; bottom: Rimon Kirsht, Ofelia Roitman, Gabriela Leimberg and her daughter Mia, Clara Marman. (Courtesy; combination image: Times of Israel)
November 28, 2023, 2:59 pm
Ten Israeli hostages freed as Hamas breaks ceasefire in Gaza
In addition to the 10 Israelis, Hamas released two hostages with foreign citizenship, the IDF said.
By JNS
Shiri Silberman-Bibas and Kfir Bibas are visible in footage taken by Hamas after they were taken captive on Oct. 7, 2023. (X, via JTA)
November 28, 2023, 2:50 pm
Most child hostages are back in Israel. Redheaded brothers Kfir and Ariel Bibas are still in Gaza.
The Bibas brothers are the youngest and perhaps most prominent children remaining in captivity.
By Eliyahu Freedman
Rep. Summer Lee (Photo courtesy of summerlee.house.gov)
November 28, 2023, 2:01 pm
Many signers of letter calling for ceasefire, and thanking Summer Lee, are anonymous
The letter does not mention Hamas and does not assign responsibility for the attack on Israel.
By Toby Tabachnick
Flags of member nations at the United Nations Headquarters (Photo by I, Aotearoa, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
November 28, 2023, 11:58 am
After backlash over silence, UN Women tweets, then deletes, statement condemning Hamas attack in Israel
The statement was replaced with a statement that dropped the condemnation of Hamas and only called for the release of the hostages.
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Elon Musk and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visit Kibbutz Kfar Aza, which was attacked by Hamas on Oct. 7, on Nov. 27. 2023. (Screenshot from Israeli Prime Minister’s Office video)
November 27, 2023, 6:26 pm
Elon Musk, under fire for antisemitism on X, visits Israel
Musk said the experience was "jarring" and that he was struck by what appeared to be "joy" on the part of the terrorists in the video.
By Philissa Cramer
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