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‘Glory to the Martyr’: Anti-Israel Activists in US Praise Slain Hamas Leader
Anti-Israel activists in the U.S. praised the top political leader of the militant group Hamas online on Wednesday after his assassination. Ismail Haniyeh, 62, died in an airstrike in Iran’s capital, Tehran, that the terrorist organization blamed on Israel. Haniyeh was involved in hostage negotiations with Israel after Hamas invaded the Jewish state, killing about… -
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The Courage of Bibi Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress last week at the invitation of House Speaker Mike Johnson. The prime minister’s job that night was to make clear to Congress, the nation, and the world the “what” and “why” of Israel’s military operations in the Gaza Strip, following the murderous attack by Hamas terrorists Oct. 7… -
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Anti-Israel Activist Laments That Overseas Palestinian Groups Are ‘Criminalized’
An organizer for a prominent anti-Israel group complains that some “Palestinian political organizations” that he considers allies have been “criminalized.” His group doesn’t say which ones, though. Mohammed Nabulsi, a member of the Palestinian Youth Movement, appeared to refer to organizations internationally recognized as foreign terrorist groups during an interview with the International Journal of… -
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US Ally Paraguay Stands Firmly With Israel, Taiwan
Reconfirming that his country would be relocating its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in a July 17 speech, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña underscored that “Paraguay has always been a great friend of Israel, we always say that it fills us with pride to have been the decisive vote for the creation of… -
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‘Zero Tolerance’: Republican Files Bill to Deport Pro-Hamas Migrants After DC Riot
House Republicans are promoting a bill that would make foreign students who support terrorist organizations ineligible to remain in the U.S., a response to pro-Hamas protesters who brought chaos to Washington, D.C., Wednesday. Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced a bill Thursday directing U.S. officials to deport any foreigner on a student visa who “has participated… -
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What We Saw at a Mostly Peaceful, Slightly Fiery Anti-Netanyahu Protest in DC
What began with a few “man on the street” interviews at a pro-Palestine rally quickly descended into a witness to violence, arson, and unmistakable vitriol against America and Israel. It all unfolded at a rally and march in protest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington on Wednesday to address a joint session… -
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Netanyahu Almost Drowned Out by Standing Ovations From Congress
“In the heart of the Middle East, standing in Iran’s way, is one proud, pro-American democracy—my country, the state of Israel!” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, visiting Washington amid the Israel-Hamas war, spoke these words Wednesday to enthusiastic applause during an address to a joint meeting of Congress that some Democrats boycotted. The Hamas terror… -
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Hundreds of Signs Readied as Anti-Israel Protesters Gather at Capitol for Netanyahu Visit
Hundreds of premade anti-Israel signs were waiting near the U.S. Capitol as demonstrators prepared Wednesday to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest visit to America. Netanyahu was scheduled to address a joint session of Congress at 2 p.m. EDT regarding U.S. efforts to help settle the 9-month-old Israel-Hamas war. Israel has sought to eradicate… -
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Lawmakers Fear Security Issues Around Netanyahu’s Congressional Address
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Some lawmakers are nervous that scores of pro-Palestinian protesters will swarm the Capitol out of retaliation for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s congressional address on Wednesday. Netanyahu will deliver an address to a joint session of Congress to speak on the importance of maintaining a strong U.S.-Israel relationship. But a number of lawmakers who spoke to… -
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Warning at RNC From Parents of American-Israeli Hostage: ‘Time Is Running Out’
MILWAUKEE—Ronen Neutra sat next to his wife Orna, a piece of tape on his dark blazer with the number 285 written in black marker—the number of days his son has been a Hamas hostage in the Gaza Strip. For nearly 300 days, Omer Neutra, an Israeli-American citizen, has likely not received the “basic humanitarian needs… -
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US Authorities Knew About Iran Plot to Assassinate Trump Before Butler Shooting
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—U.S. authorities reportedly received intelligence ahead of an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump over the weekend that Iran was reportedly plotting to kill him, CNN reported on Tuesday. The intelligence, provided to U.S. authorities by a human source, prompted the Secret Service to ramp up protections for the former president… -
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Conservative Group Goes After Investment Giant, Accusing It of Anti-Israel Bias
The conservative nonprofit Consumers’ Research launched a campaign on Tuesday going after investment firm Morgan Stanley Capital International for “embracing” an anti-Israel stance in its environmental, social, and corporate governance ratings. The Consumers’ Research six-figure ad campaign features a new website, a national mailer, digital marketing ads, and a mobile billboard outside of MSCI’s headquarters in… -
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Why This Congressman Wants IRS to Probe Pro-Hamas Funders
“Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants,” Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis famously said in 1913. Indeed, our exposure of the network of organizations supporting pro-Hamas demonstrators is now helping a member of Congress pressure the Internal Revenue Service to investigate these groups. Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., sent a letter June 27 to… -
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US to Scrap Biden’s Problem-Ridden Gaza Pier for Good
The Biden administration’s Gaza aid pier soon will be permanently dismantled, marking a final blow to President Joe Biden’s signature aid plan for the region during the Israel-Hamas war, The Associated Press reported Tuesday. The $230 million pier, meant to serve as a causeway for aid delivery to Gaza via a maritime corridor, was removed by the U.S…. -
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Understanding the Israel-Palestine Conflict: Jeff Myers’ New Book Provides a Biblical Perspective
Long before Hamas’ horrific Oct. 7 attack on Israel, the Jewish homeland was already a flash point of controversy on college campuses and among an increasingly anti-Israel segment of younger Americans who make up Gen Z. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, had taken note of the troubling trend and embarked on a trip to… -
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Inside BDS Left’s Sneaky Targeting of Israel Via Corporate Boardrooms
Hours after Hamas-backed fighters broke out of the fence surrounding Gaza and embarked on a crusade of rape, killing, and kidnapping throughout southern Israel, some American corporate activists began their crusade to legitimize all of it. Notably among their ranks were advocates of the boycott, divest, and sanctions movement. “Oppression is the root cause of… -
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The Pro-Hamas Threat to America
Commencement season is over, but don’t expect the pro-Palestine movement that overtook universities in recent months to dissipate. Given its larger ambitions and significant financial and political support, this protest movement will continue its disruptions nationwide well into the summer. Nearly eight months after Hamas attacked Israel, it’s abundantly clear that this movement is anything… -
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Who’s the Big Money Bankrolling Pro-Hamas Protests in US? You Might Be Surprised
The Daily Signal has retracted a June 14, 2024 news story titled “Who’s the Big Money Bankrolling Pro-Hamas Protests in US? You Might Be Surprised” After careful review, we have found that the story contains erroneous or unclear statements and does not meet our editorial standards. The Daily Signal highly prizes readers’ trust, and we believe… -
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DC Authorities Shrug as Pro-Hamas Vandals Deface Statues of American Heroes
This weekend, an anti-Israel, pro-Hamas mob held a rally just outside the White House. The protest was about much more than just the Biden administration’s policies. They made a mess of the area, desecrated monuments to heroes of the American Revolution, burned American flags, harassed officers of the law—the very few who even arrived to… -
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9 Things I Saw at the Pro-Hamas White House Rally
Thousands gathered around the White House Saturday to demand that President Joe Biden stop all military aid to Israel amid its war against the terrorist group Hamas. The “Shut it Down for Palestine” movement, comprised of controversial groups such as Students for Justice in Palestine, organized the giant rally against Israel’s “genocide” in Gaza. Several…