Jewish Community Centers in Scottsdale and Tucson Receive Threats

Early this evening, police in Scottsdale and Tucson responded to two separate threats at Jewish Community Centers.  Bomb squads cleared and searched the buildings before giving the "all clear" at both locations by 7:30pm. These threats come in the wake of a nationwide epidemic of threatening calls received by Jewish Community Centers throughout the US. …

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Netanyahu Responds to Rocket Fire from Gaza

In response to rockets fired from Gaza into Israeli territory on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firmly stated: "Our policy in regard to the Gaza Strip is clear. Israel will not accept rocket fire from the Strip into our territory. The IDF will respond to any such provocation. Israel sees Hamas as responsible for all …

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Antisemitism Rising in America, Trump Speaks Out

As we commemorated President's Day in America on Monday, 11 Jewish Community Centers around the country received bomb threats.  Since the beginning of the year, at least 69 incidents have been reported at 54 community centers in 27 states. In a St Louis suburb last weekend, over 170 Jewish tombstones were toppled.  Indeed, antisemitism is …

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Opening Remarks of the Trump-Netanyahu Meeting

As expected President Trump and PM Netanyahu traded friendly words of encouragement and commitment to one another in opening remarks at the White House.  Israel and the US will move in a common direction, according to remarks made by both world leaders. You will find a brief (2-minute) video of opening remarks here, or watch the …

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