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Contrails of Israeli Iron Dome anti-missile defense system strike Hamas rockets overhead as Hamas militants in Gaza continue fire into Israel, despite being targeted by more than 14,000 strikes during eight weeks of Israeli bombardment and a ground offensive, in Sderot, Israel, Dec. 4, 2023. (Photo/JTA-Scott Peterson-Getty Images)
Posted inU.S.

Joe Biden is pressing Congress to send $14B to Israel. What is the emergency aid for?

by Ron Kampeas February 20, 2024February 20, 2024
John Avalos during his tenure on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. (Photo/Wikimedia CC0)
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S.F. Dem leader John Avalos apologizes after defending harassment of Wiener

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman February 16, 2024February 22, 2024
Holocaust survivor Lisa Brinner (left) with California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond at an event at El Cerrito High School last month. (Photo/Courtesy California Department of Education)
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CA Department of Education brings survivor testimony to Bay Area schools

by Ryan Torok February 15, 2024February 16, 2024
Rep. Andy Levin speaks at a press conference introducing his "Two-State Solution Act" on Capitol Hill, Sept. 23, 2021. He is flanked by, from left: Hadar Susskind, the president and CEO of Americans for Peace Now; Rep. Alan Lowenthal; Rep. Sara Jacobs; and Rep. Peter Welch. (Photo/JTA-Ron Kampeas)
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Left-wing Zionist groups Americans for Peace Now and Ameinu to merge

by Ron Kampeas February 15, 2024February 15, 2024
Palestinians who were evacuated from their homes Khan Yunis seen near their tents in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, Feb. 15, 2024. (Photo/JTA-Abed Rahim Khatib-Flash90)
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Leaders of Canada, Australia and New Zealand jointly call for ‘immediate humanitarian ceasefire’ in Gaza

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer February 15, 2024February 15, 2024
A version of the "Non-Violence" sculpture by Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd, seen here in Malmö, Sweden. (Photo/JTA-Francois Polito-Wikipedia)
Posted inAnalysis

How ‘ceasefire’ became a dirty word, even to some progressive groups

by Andrew Silow-Carroll February 15, 2024February 15, 2024
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Rep. Bob Good of Virginia speaks as three other men look on.
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Republican opposition to Israel aid is a new twist

by Ron Kampeas February 14, 2024
Rabbi Zecharia Deutsch and his wife Nava work at six schools in the Yorkshire region. (Photo/Leeds - JTA via Getty Images)
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British rabbi and family in hiding following threats over IDF service

Jackie Hajdenberg by Jackie Hajdenberg February 14, 2024
People stand in gallery of California Assembly
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Advice for families on navigating tough conversations about Israel and Gaza

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky February 14, 2024February 15, 2024
Senate candidates (from left) Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland), former professional baseball player Steve Garvey, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) and Rep. Katie Porter (D-Orange County) share the stage at a debate in San Francisco, Feb. 12, 2024. (Screenshot/KRON4)
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Senate candidates pressed to take positions on Israel-Hamas war in S.F. debate

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky February 13, 2024

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