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Jewish Omar staffer targeted over boss's comments decries religion-based hatred - Roll Call

Accused of betraying his faith for working for Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Muslim, Jeremy Slevin decries religion-based hatred.

Roll Call · Feb 22, 2023

Israel takes step toward controversial judicial overhaul

Israeli lawmakers have taken a first step toward approving a controversial plan that would hand the government more power over the country’s top court, a move that’s sparked waves of protest.

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023

Texas Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Cut Funding For The UNRWA To Support Israel

Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX) introduces a bill cutting off funding for the UNRWA supporting terrorism & promoting antisemitism.

Zenger · Feb 21, 2023

Palestinian Authority Shelves Anti-‘settlements’ UN Resolution Amid Pressure

US affirms to a two-state solution with both Israel & Palestine as Congress urges to vote against the resolution in the UNSC.

Zenger · Feb 21, 2023

Israel Slams Delegation’s Removal From African Union Summit 2023 Blaming Iranian Influence

An Israeli delegation was ejected on Saturday from the African Union's annual summit in Ethiopia blaming influence by Iran

Zenger · Feb 21, 2023

Israeli-linked Oil Tanker Struck In The Persian Gulf That Was Denied By Iran

Iran rejects Jerusalem's accusation that Tehran attacked an Israeli-linked oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.

Zenger · Feb 21, 2023

US supreme court lets Arkansas law penalising Israel boycotts stand

Anti-boycott law provides model for legislation to protect oil companies, gun makers and contentious industries from protest

The Guardian - US · Feb 21, 2023

Israeli PM Netanyahu says 'Let's talk' as heat rises on judicial plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Tuesday for a dialogue with opponents of his proposals to overhaul the judiciary which have drawn mass protests and criticism from around the world.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2023

S. Ct. Denies Review of Eighth Circuit En Banc Case Upholding Arkansas "Anti-BDS" Statute

The statute required no-boycott-of-Israel terms in Arkansas government contracts; the Eighth Circuit had held that the law doesn't violate the First Amendment.

Reason · Feb 21, 2023

Israeli reforms would undermine judiciary, U.N. rights chief says

The United Nations' human rights chief on Tuesday voiced concern that a proposed overhaul of Israel's judicial system would "drastically undermine" the ability of the judiciary to uphold human rights and the rule of law.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2023