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A Muni train travels through San Francisco's West Portal station on Feb. 12, 2025. (Sue Barnett/J. Staff)
Posted inBay Area

Two Muni workers allege antisemitic harassment, retaliation at S.F. transit agency

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi February 12, 2025February 12, 2025
A firefighter stands on a high ridge, spraying brush with a firehose
Posted inIsrael

Burned trees, traumatized animals: Nature is revealing the unseen effects of Israel’s wars

by Deborah Danan February 12, 2025February 12, 2025
Actions and images from Betar US and its allies since its formation in 2024 include (clockwise from top left): a button associated with the original Beitar group; messages on a truck driven outside Washington, D.C., during a visit by Benjamin Netanyahu; a masked Betar member planning to disrupt a pro-Palestinian protest; a brass-knuckle menorah shared on Betar social media; Betar former executive director Ross Glick knocking on Rep. Rashida Tlaib's office in Capitol Hill; Betar member Jakob Schanzer spraying over a pro-Palestinian mural in New Orleans; and singer Matisyahu endorsing Betar. (Collage by 70 Faces Media)
Posted inU.S.

A century-old Zionist group is being rebooted — and wants Jews to ‘fight back’ on the street

by Andrew Lapin February 12, 2025February 12, 2025
Four women weep openly and hug each other
Posted inU.S.

The abuse of Israeli hostages shocks a ‘bring them home’ movement that feeds on hope

by Andrew Silow-Carroll February 12, 2025February 12, 2025
Portrait of a young-ish man in glasses
Posted inBay Area

‘We’re never going back to normal’: Israeli professor turned activist Shai Davidai to speak in San Jose

by Dan Pine February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
Netanyahu speaks at a lectern
Posted inIsrael

Netanyahu: ‘If Hamas does not return our hostages by Saturday noon, the ceasefire will end’

Ben Sales by Ben Sales February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
The Supreme Court Building seen on an overcast day
Posted inEducation

A Supreme Court case could pave the way for publicly funded Jewish day schools

Asaf Elia-Shalev by Asaf Elia-Shalev February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
A man holds up a sign that says "Save the big deal. Bring them all."
Posted inPolitics

Israelis appeal to Trump for return of hostages as ceasefire deal teeters

Ben Sales by Ben Sales February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv pass a sign showing Shlomo Mantzur, the oldest Israeli hostage in Gaza, Feb. 11, 2025. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
Posted inIsrael

Shlomo Mantzur, oldest hostage in Gaza, was killed on Oct. 7, Israel announces

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
empty billboard
Posted inNews

Zionist billboard ripped down in Humboldt County after four days

Lea Loeb
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Lea Loeb February 10, 2025February 11, 2025

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