Caribbean Israel Coalition: A Partner in United Nations Sustainable Development?
By REBECCA THEODORE

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NEW YORK, NY — December 12, 2018 — Since the introduction of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals nearly three years ago, the smaller states of the Caribbean region have been searching for sustainable development models to address the challenges they face. Aside from the fact, that, a stronger commitment to partnership and cooperation is needed to achieve the Sustainable …

Statement From Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Neo-Nazi Fliers Discovered at SUNY Purchase Campus

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PURCHASE, NY — December 10, 2018 — “I am disgusted by the discovery of neo-Nazi material at SUNY Purchase today. In New York, we will not tolerate the toxic social dynamic that is spreading like a cancer across the country and fueling hateful material like the neo-Nazi fliers that were found on this campus.  “I am directing the State Police …

The End of Corporate Boycott Against Israel?
By JONATHAN FELDSTEIN

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    ‘Twas the month of Christmas  And without so much as a flinch  AirBNB joined the Israel boycott  And became the new corporate grinch   In recent weeks, it seems as if there have been an unprecedented number of anti-Semitic decisions and declarations that have been dismaying and worrying.  Some are cloaked in the veil of being “only” anti-Israel. …

The Khashoggi Affair: If MbS Is Guilty…
By Mayor DAVIS RUBIN of Shiloh, Israel

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The Jamal Khashoggi affair has captivated an American nation that believes firmly in a free press, and therefore, was horrified by the murder of the Saudi journalist, but the saga continues. The Trump administration has placed sanctions on seventeen Saudi citizens that they say are guilty, or at least accomplices, in Khashoggi’s death, but has stopped short of blaming Saudi …

The Opposite of the Tip of the Iceberg
By JONATHAN FELDSTEIN

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METULA, ISRAEL — December 7, 2018 — The phrase, “tip of the iceberg“ references the fact that there’s much more beneath the surface of the water where an iceberg exists that is a greater threat than what is visible above the water. Today in the Middle East we need to coin a new phrase that references the exact opposite: that …

Mayor’s Monday Morning Message – December 3, 2018
By VICTORIA GEARITY

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Honoring Veterans & Giving Thanks OSSINING, NY — December 3, 2018 — This afternoon I was pleased to attend a ceremony hosted by County Executive George Latimer and the County Board of Legislators honoring local first responders who are also veterans. Ossining is fortunate to have so many individuals who give so much of themselves in their service to our …

Pushing for an Israeli Victory Is the Only Way to End the Conflict with the Palestinians
By DANIEL PIPES

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Lieberman and Bennett failed to impose a new paradigm on how to deal with Hamas, but more and more people in Israel are recognizing that compromises and concessions have only led to more violence. From a practical political point of view, Avigdor Lieberman, Naftali Bennett, and their idea to take a tougher stand toward Hamas just went down to defeat, …

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Full Apology for Canada’s Rejection of Jewish Refugees

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Standing with Israel in the Wake of Pittsburgh
By JONATHAN FELDSTEIN

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In the wake of the horrific anti-Semitic massacre in a Pittsburgh synagogue, I received numerous emails and messages from Christian friends (as well as seeing many more posted publicly) offering prayers, support, and solidarity with the Jewish people.  In most cases I know that the sentiments are meant for the Jewish people on the whole, but that I am a …

The Venomous Tongue of Anti-Semitism
By BOB WEIR

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Weir Only Human When I hear words like “Jews are the anti-Christ, the Satanic Jews, Jews are chosen by Satan, Judaism is a gutter religion,” and many more virulent anti-Semitic comments, I know exactly who’s speaking. There’s only one person in this country evil enough to utter such hate-filled diatribe, while knowing full well that he has immunity from public …