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European Soccer League Criticized for ‘Insulting’ Tribute to ‘Palestinian Pelé’ Killed by Israel

European Soccer League Criticized for ‘Insulting’ Tribute to ‘Palestinian Pelé’ Killed by Israel

Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian soccer star who plays for Liverpool’s Premiere League club and serves as captain of Egypt’s national team, had three questions for the Union of European Football Associations on Saturday after the governing body acknowledged the death of another venerated former player. “Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?” asked Salah in response to …

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California governor rejects Trump’s $1b demand to settle UCLA antisemitism claims – The Times of Israel

California governor rejects Trump’s b demand to settle UCLA antisemitism claims – The Times of Israel

California governor rejects Trump’s $1b demand to settle UCLA antisemitism claims  The Times of Israel Trump Wants U.C.L.A. to Pay $1 Billion to Restore Its Research Funding  The New York Times Newsom calls Trump’s $1 billion UCLA settlement offer extortion, says California won’t bow  Reuters White House seeks $1 billion from UCLA for alleged antisemitism  LAist Trump administration seeking $1 billion settlement from UCLA  CNN …

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US ambassador to Israel says UK would have lost WW2 with Starmer as leader

US ambassador to Israel says UK would have lost WW2 with Starmer as leader

Reuters The US ambassador to Israel has criticised Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s reaction to Israel’s Gaza City takeover plan The UK would have lost World War Two if Sir Keir Starmer had been its leader at the time, the US ambassador to Israel has suggested in an attack on the prime minister’s response to Israel’s Gaza City takeover plan. …

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Suspect in shooting of Israel embassy couple faces hate crime and murder charges

Suspect in shooting of Israel embassy couple faces hate crime and murder charges

Prosecutors have formally charged a suspect in the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington DC in May with hate crimes and first-degree murder. Along with the nine-count federal indictment against Elias Rodriguez, 31, the US Department of Justice filed legal findings that could allow the death penalty to be pursued in the case. Prosecutors say Mr …

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US reverses pledge to link disaster funds to Israel boycott stance – Reuters

US reverses pledge to link disaster funds to Israel boycott stance  Reuters FEMA Will Deny Grants to States and Cities That Boycott Israeli Companies  The New York Times Trump admin ties $1.9 billion in local disaster funds to stance on Israel boycotts  The Times of Israel States that boycott Israeli companies will lose disaster relief funds, DHS says  Axios Trump Sparks MAGA Backlash Over …

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US links $1.9 billion in state disaster funds to Israel boycott stance – Reuters

US links $1.9 billion in state disaster funds to Israel boycott stance  Reuters FEMA to Deny Grants to States and Cities That Boycott Israeli Companies  The New York Times States that boycott Israeli companies will lose disaster relief funds, DHS says  Axios Trump Administration Issues New Warning to States Over Israel Boycotts  Newsweek Washington conditions disaster preparedness funds on rejection of Israel boycotts  The Times …

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Moderate Democrats change their tone on Israel – Politico

Moderate Democrats change their tone on Israel  Politico 32% in U.S. Back Israel’s Military Action in Gaza, a New Low  Gallup News Pro-Israel Democrats try breaking with Netanyahu to stop party’s shift amid Gaza crisis  CNN What Americans think about Israel’s military action in Gaza, according to a new Gallup poll  AP News Fed Up With Netanyahu and Handling of Gaza War, Democrats Rebuke …

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Over 1,000 rabbis press Israel on Gaza aid : NPR

Over 1,000 rabbis press Israel on Gaza aid : NPR

People attend an interfaith service on Oct. 29, 2018, at Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, D.C. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images More than 1,000 rabbis and other Jewish leaders from around the globe, including in Israel and the U.S., have signed a public letter urging Israel to allow extensive humanitarian aid into Gaza. The letter …

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