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Kucinich backs out of dinner after complaints
Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) canceled his keynote speech at a Democratic Party fund-raising dinner after several elected officials protested his stance on Israel. Read more »
Cantor implores Jews to ‘remove blinders’
The only Jewish Republican in the U.S. Congress said the Jewish community must speak out louder against threats to Israel and the Jewish people. Read more »
Pass Iran sanctions bill, governors urge
A bipartisan group of governors urged the U.S. Senate to pass an Iran sanctions bill. Read more »
Obama half-brother has Jewish roots
President Obama's half-brother has a Jewish mother. Read more »
RJC touts gubernatorial wins
Jewish Republicans are hailing Tuesday's results in the New Jersey and Virginia governors' elections. Read more »
New AFL-CIO head rejects Israel boycott
The new president of the AFL-CIO rejected boycotting Israel. Read more »
Legislation would remove embassy move waiver
A senator plans to offer legislation that would remove the presidential waiver from a law requiring that the U.S. embassy be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Read more »
Despite progress, Obama hesitant about Netanyahu meeting
With President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to appear at the same convention of Jewish activists, and their governments nearing a deal on the thorny settlements issue, it would seem like a great time for a sit-down. But with the Palestinians and Arab states unhappy, the White House worries about a meeting with no results. Read more »
Israeli groups call for Gaza war investigation
Several Israeli human rights groups are calling for an independent investigation of Israel's conduct during its operation in Gaza. Read more »
Battle over Jerusalem heats up as Arabs let charges fly, Jews build
In an intensifying struggle over Jerusalem, Arab leaders are accusing Israel of trying to undermine the mosque on the Temple Mount and Israel is backing Jewish construction in eastern Jerusalem in a bid to keep the city under Israeli control. Read more »
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