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“Anti-BDS legislation is about commercial activities, not about people’s ability to speak,” says the 33-year-old. “People are free to criticize Israel; that is a protected right. But organized boycotting and divestment with the support of state, local or federal government is not acceptable.”
Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin called the move “long overdue,” insisting that “Cyprus is a new hot spot. Cyprus is our ally. Those threatening Cyprus are not.”
The item description read, “Is your child studying World War II or the Holocaust? Now you can help her transport back in time to the 1940s.”
Rep. Richard Neal, chair of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, is facing a heated primary for the Massachusetts 1st District by progressive upstart Alex Morse, who been endorsed by anti-Israel groups and dogged by allegations of sexual impropriety.
“These policies are all great on paper, but we need to see the tech companies proactively enforcing [them] to protect their users. Social-media companies have to do more than just pay lip service to fighting extremism on their platforms,” said Josh Lipowsky of the Counter Extremism Project.
“The need for action is urgent with survivors aging, and having domestic health and welfare needs, so that’s the nature of the focus that I have,” stresses Cherrie Daniels, the U.S. State Department’s Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues.
Newark Mayor Jerry Clifton said “it is heartbreaking to learn the fire at the Chabad center was set intentionally.”
“Educators should work with young people to present the facts and stories,” it said, “but also teach and discuss how to commemorate in a meaningful and respectful way.”
The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation called for unity.