Israel looks headed for more elections as Benny Gantz backs bill to dissolve parliament
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Tuesday December 1, that his party will back a bill crafted by the opposition…
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Longtime human rights activist Irwin Cotler named as Canada’s first envoy in anti-Semitism fight
By Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Irwin Cotler, a former Canadian justice minister and a human rights activist, is Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s choice as his…
Anti-Semitic hate crimes rose by 14% in 2019, according to the FBI
byBen Sales (JTA) — The number of anti-Semitic hate crimes in the United States increased significantly in 2019, according to the FBI, in a year…
Israeli Knesset members propose giving Diaspora Jews a formal role in Israeli affairs
by Larry Luxner (via JTA) – How much of a say, if any, should Diaspora Jews have in Israeli affairs? This perennial question, debated often…
Joe Biden, inspired to run in shadow of Charlottesville anti-Semitism, wins the presidency
by Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — Major media have called the presidency for Joe Biden, citing what they say is his insurmountable lead in votes…