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ADL Documents “Dramatic” Surge in Global Anti-Semitism During Operation Protective Edge in Gaza this Summer

A new report from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) provides a snapshot of the dramatic upsurge in violence and hatred against Jews around the world during and related to Israel’s recent military operation to stop Hamas rockets and dismantle tunnels in Gaza.  Violence against Jews and Jewish institutions increased significantly during Israel’s Operation Protective Edge in July and August. In Casablanca, Morocco, a

Israel Under Attack: Share The Facts

LATEST UPDATE KEY POINTS ON OPERATION PROTECTIVE EDGE In response to unceasing rocket and missile fire on civilian centers in Israel, on July 7, Israel launched a military operation, codenamed “Operation Protective Edge”, targeting strategic Hamas facilities, tunnels, weapons and leadership. On July 17, following days of unceasing rocket fire, Israel expanded its military operation by sending IDF ground troops into

Reshaping American Politics & Support for Israel

Date: May 28, 2013   Shifting demographics are reshaping American politics and potentially affecting U.S. public opinion toward Israel in the aftermath of the presidential election in November 2012.  Cameron S. Brown, Neubauer Research Fellow at Tel Aviv University’s Institute for National Security Studies and columnist for the Jerusalem Post, presented such possible challenges for the longstanding, solid, bipartisan support for Israel

Bridging the Gap Between Secular and Religious in Israeli Society

Rabbi Dov Lipman, a Member of the Israeli Knesset with the Yesh Atid party, addressed a diverse audience of leaders in the Jewish community at ADL National Headquarters.  MK Lipman focused on Israel’s direction following the recent national elections and the rise of his political party, Yesh Atid.  MK Lipman discussed Yesh Atid’s agenda for the 19th Knesset, which includes