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43% of Jewish US university students experienced, witnessed antisemitism - study October 26, 2021
Hostility to Israel is prevalent on campus, with some students ‘ostracized, harassed,’ or even excluded from college clubs for expressed support for Israel.
A third of US Jews changed behavior due to antisemitism October 26, 2021
A report surveyed adult American Jews and the general American public, who were asked about their perceptions and experiences of antisemitism.
Alaska museums express solidarity with Jewish museum after antisemitic attacks October 26, 2021
Museums in Alaska expressed solidarity with the Alaska Jewish Museum after swastikas were placed on it twice in one year.
Drunken duo kicks, punches Jewish man in Brooklyn October 26, 2021
A violent attack on a Jewish man is the latest among a string of antisemitic attacks across Brooklyn.

FDA advisers back Pfizer shot for ages 5-11, paving way for Israel to follow October 26, 2021
Vaccine for young children still requires approval from FDA itself, as well as the CDC; experts believe vaccine’s benefits age group outweigh any potential risks
Following medical advice, Queen Elizabeth II won’t attend UN climate talks October 26, 2021
95-year-old monarch spent a night in the hospital last week, raising fears over her health
Biden administration issues harshest critique yet on Israeli settlement building October 26, 2021
State Dept. spokesman says recently announced plans for new homes 'completely inconsistent' with efforts to maintain calm; 'We are deeply concerned'
Greek PM tells Turkey to stop ‘aggressive posturing’ in Mediterranean October 26, 2021
Athens calls for talks over maritime dispute during a visit to Saudi Arabia to strengthen ties with Gulf countries

Biden administration protests Bennett’s approval of settlement housing units October 26, 2021
In writing, Washington let it be known that it took a severe view of the approved plans. The post Biden administration protests Bennett’s approval of settlement housing units appeared first on JNS.org.
Civil-rights group: UMass must act against harassment of ‘Zionist’ journalist by SJP October 26, 2021
Otherwise, writes the Brandeis Center, “Jewish students are left to wonder what might happen if they were to go anywhere near a rally, let alone voice objections to the anti-Semitic discourse of the speakers.” The post Civil-rights group: UMass must act against harassment of ‘Zionist’ journalist by SJP appeared first on JNS.org.
Sean Savage
IDF launches exercise to boost military readiness in areas surrounding Gaza October 26, 2021
Military to practice a range of scenarios, including “surprise attacks”; was planned in advance as part of the 2021 training program. The post IDF launches exercise to boost military readiness in areas surrounding Gaza appeared first on JNS.org.
UAE Air Force commander makes historic visit to IAF’s Blue Flag drill October 26, 2021
Blue Flag, the most advanced international exercise the Israeli Air Force has hosted to date, saw British and Indian squadrons fly with them for the first time; Israeli F-35 pilot tells JNS about “many common experiences” that emerged during talks with visiting Italian F-35 pilots. The post UAE Air Force commander makes historic visit to […]
Yaakov Lappin

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