Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs ordered the operation, which used fake social media accounts urging U.S. lawmakers to fund Israel’s military, according to officials and documents about the effort.
Category: Israel-Gaza War (2023- )
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Columbia Grads Reflect on How the Campus Protests Have Shaped Them
As students in Columbia’s class of 2024 received their diplomas, many of them were grappling with what intense activism on campus would mean to their futures.
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Some Jewish Students Say Their Views on Zionism Have Affected Their Social Life
Some Jewish students say they’ve been dropped by old roommates and sorority sisters and ostracized from campus clubs and teams because of their views — which are sometimes assumed.
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After Outcry, Concertgebouw Will Allow Jerusalem Quartet to Perform
The Dutch concert hall reversed course after facing criticism for canceling performances by the Israeli ensemble because of security concerns.
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Why Al Jazeera is the Go To News Source for Student Protesters
Students active in campus protests value Al Jazeera’s on-the-ground coverage and its perspective on the Israel-Hamas war. They draw distinctions between it and major American outlets.
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Before the Eurovision Final, a Pro-Palestinian March
For months, activists and some fans of the song contest have demanded Israel be banned from the event, which this year takes place in Malmo, Sweden.
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Israel’s Eurovision Entrant Faces Down Her Critics
Campaigners have unsuccessfully urged the Eurovision Song Contest to ban Eden Golan because of her country’s war in Gaza. “I won’t let anything break me,” she said.
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The New York Times and The Washington Post Win 3 Pulitzers Each
The prize for public service went to ProPublica for coverage of the Supreme Court. The Pulitzer board also issued a special citation for journalists covering the Middle East.
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Maersk Says Expanded Houthi Attacks Are Forcing More Delays
The shipping company said the militia had recently tried to attack ships further from the shores of Yemen, putting more strain on logistics.
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Jerry Seinfeld Can No Longer Be About Nothing
The comedian, long beloved for his apolitical riffs, has been wrestling with what it means to be Jewish amid the Israel-Hamas war. Not everyone is pleased.