Palestinian factions warn Israel against targeted killings of leaders

Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad have reportedly taken precautionary measures after Israeli reports of resuming policy assassinations. By KHALED ABU TOAMEH Published: APRIL 24, 2023 08:16    HAMAS GAZA chief Yehya Al-Sinwar speaks at a rally for al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day), in Gaza, earlier this month. Hamas leaders should fear targeted assassinations by Israel, says the writer.… Continue reading Palestinian factions warn Israel against targeted killings of leaders

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Adelaide Uni criticised by Australian Jewish Association for refusing definition of anti-Semitism

Adelaide Advertiser | Evangeline Polymeneas | April 21, 2023 A Jewish group has described Adelaide as the “anti-Semitism capital of Australia” after a university chose not to adopt an international definition of anti-Semitism. The University of Adelaide declined The Australian Jewish Association’s request to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of anti-Semitism… Continue reading Adelaide Uni criticised by Australian Jewish Association for refusing definition of anti-Semitism

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Human rights groups warn UN against antisemitism definition

Over 100 groups urge UN not to adopt wording they say ‘opens the door’ to labelling legitimate criticism of Israel antisemitic United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres addresses the 22nd session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations headquarters in New York City on 17 April,… Continue reading Human rights groups warn UN against antisemitism definition

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Launch of 2 Books from SABEEL Jerusalem

SABEEL Jerusalem have launched 2 books – please follow the links to buy the books as downloads from SABEEL America under the WELCOME or EVENTS pages on the main website

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Why is Israel arbitrarily detaining a US senior citizen?

Tamara Nassar Rights and Accountability 19 April 2023 (Electronic Intifada) On Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, marked annually on 17 April, veteran hunger striker Khader Adnan surpassed more than 70 days without food or water to protest his detention by Israel without charge or trial. Israeli occupation authorities arrested Adnan on 5 February and issued an administrative detention order… Continue reading Why is Israel arbitrarily detaining a US senior citizen?

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Church Committee Denounces Israeli Assault on Christian Clerics, Worshippers in Jerusalem

The Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs condemned on Saturday the attack by the Israeli occupation forces on monks, clerics, and Christian worshippers participating in the Holy Saturday celebrations in occupied Jerusalem, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. “For days, the Israeli police has been threatening to impose a closure on the Holy City,… Continue reading Church Committee Denounces Israeli Assault on Christian Clerics, Worshippers in Jerusalem

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Backlash over local council plan to fly Israeli flag

Residents have gathered outside a Sydney council meeting to protest its decision to fly the Israeli flag, which has sparked outrage from some. Earlier this year, Randwick City Council voted in favour of flying the flag atop its town hall on April 26 to celebrate Israel’s 75th anniversary of independence. On Tuesday night the council… Continue reading Backlash over local council plan to fly Israeli flag

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Why This NYC Congressman Is Leading the Effort to Get Biden to Act on Israel-Palestine

Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman tells Haaretz why he believes the time has come for a new U.S. approach to Israel and the Palestinians, his own orientation on the matter and the role Israel plays in electoral politics Haaretz | Ben Samuels | Apr 16, 2023 WASHINGTON – Since assuming office in January 2021, Rep. Jamaal… Continue reading Why This NYC Congressman Is Leading the Effort to Get Biden to Act on Israel-Palestine

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