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Orthodox Union delivers 180,000 letters to White House demanding return of the hostages

Orthodox Union delivers 180K letters to White House demanding hostage release, supporting Israel against Hamas.

Pro-Palestinian protest campaign beats goal in Wisconsin primary with 47,000 'uninstructed' ballots

The 'uninstructed' vote, cast in protest of Biden's Israel policy, amounted to 8.4% of votes in the Wisconsin Democratic primary.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
03/04/2024

US calls for Israel to investigate deaths of World Central Kitchen aid workers

The Biden administration, alongside other allies of Israel, called on Israel to conduct a public and swift investigation into the death of aid workers in Gaza.

White House hosts muted Ramadan event as Biden's Israel policy draws anger

White House Ramadan event scaled down amid Gaza policy criticism, Muslim leaders are frustrated with Biden's administration.

By REUTERS
03/04/2024

White House ‘concerned’ after Netanyahu pledges to use new law to shutter Al Jazeera in Israel

The White House expresses concern over Israel's plan to shut down Al Jazeera's offices under a new law, citing potential threats to press freedom. Netanyahu defends the move as a wartime necessity.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
02/04/2024

After Netanyahu's U-turn: US yet to confirm date of Israeli delegation's visit

"The tone throughout here has been businesslike and it's been professional and we expect that it's going to stay that way," said spokesman John Kirby.

State Dept. surprised by Israel's decision to pull out of Washington meetings

The US didn't vote for the resolution because of its failure to condemn Hamas for the attacks on October 7, spokesperson Matthew Miller said. 

'You need a Rafah strategy that works,' Biden tells Netanyahu in stern call

Israel to send senior interagency team of military intelligence and humanitarian officials to Washington in coming days to hear US concerns about its current Rafah military plans.

US national strategy to combat antisemitism needs a boost

ON MY MIND The White House called its strategy, issued in May 2023, “the most comprehensive and ambitious US government effort to counter antisemitism in American history.”

Israel must do more for Palestinian civilians, US officials charge during Gantz visit

Harris reportedly emphasized to Gantz that Israel needs to take further steps in cooperation with the United States and the international community to increase the humanitarian aid entering Gaza.

By BARAK RAVID
05/03/2024
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