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Don't let the lie stand: Denounce the Israeli genocide claim, no matter who raises it - editorial

Labeling Israel’s war in Gaza as genocide is not criticism but a modern blood libel, one that distorts October 7, fuels antisemitism worldwide, and must be confronted head-on.

People take part in the National March for Palestine - hands off Gaza, a pro-Palestinian protest calling for the government to "end the genocide and stop arming Israel", in London, Britain, January 31, 2026.
The Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Science was named after Leon Goldstein, the former president of Kingsborough Community College and acting chancellor of the City University of New York.

Brooklyn woman charged for making ‘terroristic threat’ to public school over ‘Zionist’ student body

 U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks at a press conference on psychedelics in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in Washington, U.S., July 13, 2023.

AOC ordered to repay gifts after ethics violation, US Ethics committee says

U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks to the media outside the U.S. Capitol after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping spending and tax bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 3, 2025.

AOC faces backlash, vandalism after voting against cutting US aid from Israel’s Iron Dome


AOC: Israeli forces killed Shireen Abu Akleh with US funding

"I think it's really important for us to have eyes on what happened with Shireen Abu Akleh in Palestine, she was killed by Israeli forces," said Ocasio-Cortez.

 US REPRESENTATIVE Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) at a news conference in Washington this week.

AOC: ABC suspending Whoopi Goldberg 'unnecessary,' 'we should move on'

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez thought it unneeded to suspend Goldberg, who she said apologized sincerely, which was even accepted by the ADL.

 US REPRESENTATIVE Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) at a news conference in Washington this week.

Letters to the Editor December 29, 2021: See no evil

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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Israel relations in Congress aren't what they used to be - opinion

The 'squad''s attempt to block Iron Dome funding is a sign that things are changing for Israel among a group of far-left politicians in the US.

 REP. ALEXANDRIA Ocasio-Cortez at the US Capitol earlier this month.

Ben & Jerry suffered an AOC moment - comment

When asked why they sell ice cream in Georgia and Texas, Ben & Jerry could not answer. AOC did the same a few years ago.

 Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, of Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream, speak at Campaign to End Qualified Immunity in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, U.S., May 20, 2021.

Letters to the Editor October 4, 2021: Don't embarrass Harris

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks about the $1.9 trillion "American Rescue Plan Act" as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) listens during an event to celebrate the legislation in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, US, March 12, 2021.

Sarah Silverman denounces 'the Squad' over Iron Dome position

"Do not defund the Iron Dome. My family lives there. It just seems to prove the point that I didn't think existed - people really only like Jews if they're suffering," said Sarah Silverman.

Comedian and actress Sarah Silverman

Is AOC's deplorable Iron Dome move a shift for the Democrats? - opinion

AOC’s amendment gives a reason for concern: Where is the Democratic party heading?

 US REPRESENTATIVE Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) at a news conference in Washington this week.

Shooting down Iron Dome funding is part of 'enduring' Durban

The Iron Dome anti-rocket system needs a civilian equivalent to intercept anti-Israel lies and libel, distortion and demonization.

 STREAKS OF LIGHT are seen from Ashkelon as the Iron Dome intercepts a rocke launched from the Gaza Strip on September 11.

Letters to the Editor September 22, 2021: AOC:  ‘Antisemite on call’

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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