Hundreds gather in Birmingham to support Palestine; only Jewish state lawmaker responds to ongoing war | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Hundreds gathered near Railroad Park Sunday to voice their support for Palestine in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.According to the organizing group, “Arabama,” Sunday afternoon’s event was a response following attacks upon the Palestinians in Gaza. The group believes the attack by Israel is on a people who have been oppressed and held hostage in their […]
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Explaining Israel-Hamas war, mayoral candidate talks race, franchisee helping children, and more on Houston Newsmakers
IN THIS EPISODE: Middle East and public policy experts share details about the Israel-Hamas war and the history of this conflict. Mama Garcia shares more about her efforts to run for Houston mayor. The Dave Thomas Foundation is trying to find loving adoptive homes for children. Watch Houston Newsmakers on KPRC 2 and KPRC 2+ […]
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New York City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov arrested for bringing gun to pro-Palestinian rally at Brooklyn College | #citycouncil
NEW YORK — New York City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov has been charged after openly carrying a firearm at a protest Thursday in Brooklyn. The City Council is now investigating her actions. As students gathered outside Brooklyn College Thursday for dueling protests, pro-Palestinians on one side and pro-Israelis on the other, Vernikov made her stance clear. “I’m here today […]
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Local rabbi grieves close friend, sister city mayor killed in Hamas attacks
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – A local rabbi is mourning the loss of a close friend, the mayor of San Diego’s sister city in Israel, killed during the Hamas attacks on Saturday morning. “He is my friend, our friend,” said Rabbi Jason Nevarez. “We were just talking and reminiscing, catching up that day.” Nevarez can’t help […]
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Israeli mayor killed by Hamas militants as conflict escalates | World News
The head of a regional council in Israel was killed by Hamas militants in a surprise assault that combined a barrage of rockets from the Gaza Strip and infiltration by the Palestinian group in large numbers. According to local media reports, Ofir Liebstein, the head of the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council, was killed during fighting […]
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Meet your District 6 City Council candidates | News | #citycouncil
A special election was ordered by the city of Palestine to be held on Nov. 8, 2022, to fill the unexpired term of office of Council District 6. The council seat was vacated by Justin Florence upon being elected mayor earlier this year. Three candidates are on the ballot for the District 6 seat. They […]
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Miami Mayor: “Crypto was our slingshot against the Silicon Valley Goliath.”
“We spent 10 years trying to create a tech ecosystem in Miami. Whether you like it or not, it will be part of our lives. We knew as a city we would have to create an ecosystem,” said Mayor Francais Suarez in the opening remarks of a fireside chat hosted by Tribe Tel Aviv as […]
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‘Frightening’: US appeals court upholds Arkansas anti-BDS law | Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions News
A US court of appeals upheld an Arkansas law that restricts state contractors from boycotting Israel, raising concerns about governmental infringement on free speech when it comes to criticism of Israeli abuses. The Eighth Circuit Court ruled on Wednesday that boycotts fall under commercial activity, which the state has a right to regulate, not “expressive […]
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