Antisemitism
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“Kanye West descends deeper and deeper into the abyss of antisemitism,” wrote Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.).
The order declares the International Criminal Court’s actions to be “an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.”
“There are grounds to be optimistic about real change,” a spokesman for the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis told JNS.
Anas Saleh jumped onto a Manhattan subway car on June 10, 2024, and demanded that Zionists identify themselves.
The move follows criticism that authorities are not doing enough to curb antisemitic attacks.
Jerusalem “welcomes” U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to cease U.S. involvement with the U.N. body, said Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.
“It’s a remarkable idea and I think that it should be really pursued, examined, pursued and done, because I think it will create a different future for everyone.”
“There is no reason why this should not be the law of the land,” said Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a lead sponsor of the bill. “It’s time that everyone understood—and there is no confusion—what antisemitism is.”
“These events took place in 2023, not 1943,” wrote John Cronan, a U.S. District Court judge for the Southern District of New York, in the decision.
“It’s amazing to see the Jewish people all over the world stand for Israel,” Jewish Agency head Doron Almog tells JNS.
“LB 538 takes a firm and necessary stand against discrimination,” said state senator Brian Hardin, who introduced the legislation.
Harvard told JNS that it is “reviewing the request from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.”
