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February 2, 2023

White House calls Ilhan Omar punishment a ‘political stunt’ from Republicans

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday the House Republican vote to boot Rep. Ilhan Omar off the House Foreign Affairs Committee was a “political stunt."

February 2, 2023

American tourist arrested for vandalizing Jesus statue at Old City church in Jerusalem

The tourist broke a statue of Jesus Christ in a church believed to be where He received His cross and was whipped by Roman soldiers ahead of His crucifixion.

February 2, 2023

Iran blames Israel for drone strike caught on video, threatens retaliation

Iran has blamed Israel for a drone strike that hit a military factory over the weekend and threatened to retaliate, saying it has 'inherent right' to respond.

February 2, 2023

Israel's West Bank population reaches over 500K, settlers predict faster population growth with new government

The population of the West Bank in Israel has reached over 500,000. The West Bank's population has risen nearly 16% over the past five years.

February 2, 2023

Israel aircraft strikes rocket production workshop in Gaza Strip

Israeli and Palestinian militants exchanged shots on Thursday. Israel intercepted a rocket from Gaza, and than an Israeli aircraft struck a workshop in the Gaza Strip.

February 1, 2023

Diversity professor verbally attacks student after being triggered by term 'terrorist attack': complaint

George Washington University Professor Dr. Lara Sheehi verbally attacked a student for speaking out against terror attacks on civilians, according to a complaint filed.

February 1, 2023

NY Education Commissioner under fire over 'egregious distortions of history' in exam questions about Israel

Two questions on a recent New York Regents standardized exam have upset Jewish leaders due to how they gave "false choices" to questions about Israeli history.

February 1, 2023

Russia warns Israel against providing arms to Ukraine: 'Will lead to an escalation of this crisis'

Russia on Wednesday took aim at Israel and warned it not to get involved in the war in Ukraine by providing defense weaponry.

February 1, 2023

Israel intercepts rocket from Gaza Strip, raises tensions under country's new ultranationalist government

Israel intercepted a rocket fired by militants in the Gaza Strip. The missile that was fired caused sirens to be set off and raised tension.

February 1, 2023

Parents ditch baby at airport check-in after confusion over ticket for infant: police

Israeli police detained two travelers with Belgian passports after airport staff watched the couple seemingly abandon their baby at airport check-in.