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Watch: Anti-Semitic Thug Terrorizes Hostage Rally with Chilling ‘Khaybar’ Chant.
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A peaceful rally in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, advocating for Israeli hostages was disrupted by a man shouting antisemitic slurs and the threatening “Khaybar” chant, invoking a historic massacre. The incident, under investigation by Lower Merion Police, has heightened local Jewish community concerns amid a national rise in antisemitism.
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Eliana Fleming.
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[https://www.jfeed.com/antisemitism/antisemitic-incident-hostage-rally JFeed]
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As Gaza War Continues, Hamas Calls for Global Protests While Israel Marks Breakthroughs in Medical Innovation.
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by Ailin Vilches Arguello. August 7, 2025.
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As the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas calls for global protests amid stalled Gaza ceasefire talks, Israel has broken new ground despite the ongoing conflict, achieving a major medical breakthrough in synthetic human kidney development.
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The contrast illustrates a stark contrast between the priorities of Hamas, an international designated terrorist group that has ruled Gaza for nearly two decades, and Israel, the lone democracy in the Middle East that has long been a leader in tech and medical innovation.
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[https://www.algemeiner.com/2025/08/07/gaza-war-continues-hamas-calls-global-protests-while-israel-marks-breakthroughs-medical-innovation/ Algemeiner]
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JFEED EXCLUSIVE.
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TIME's 'Starving Gazans' Cover Under Fire: Photographer Linked to Shocking BILD Exposé.
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TIME magazine is under renewed scrutiny after emotional testimony from Gaza-based photographer Ali Jadallah, whose deeply personal losses raise concerns over potential bias in conflict imagery. Critics question whether his work, used on TIME’s August 1 cover, reinforces a pro-Palestinian narrative amid allegations of staged photos and links to Anadolu Agency, the same outlet tied to a BILD exposé.
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Gila Isaacson.
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Aug 7, 2025 15:20
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In the wake of my recent report highlighting Germany's BILD newspaper's investigation into staged photos of Palestinian suffering in Gaza, TIME magazine has pushed back, requesting a correction for associating their August 1, 2025, cover image with the alleged manipulations.
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While TIME insists their photo is authentic and unrelated to BILD's accused photographer, a closer look reveals a troubling connection: Both images stem from freelancers tied to Anadolu Agency, the Turkish state-run outlet at the center of BILD's claims.
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BILD's Damning Revelations on Staged Gaza Imagery.
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BILD's August 6, 2025, report exposed what it calls a "propaganda machine" in Gaza, focusing on freelance photographer Anas Zayed Fatiyeh. Commissioned by Anadolu Agency, Fatiyeh allegedly directed locals to pose with empty pots in non-distribution sites, creating scenes of desperation to amplify narratives of famine and Israeli-induced starvation. These images, BILD argues, serve Hamas's agenda, garnering global sympathy and influencing public opinion despite being misleading or fabricated. Fatiyeh's social media history of anti-Israel content further fueled suspicions of bias.
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The exposé, corroborated by Süddeutsche Zeitung, has reignited debates on "Pallywood", the alleged staging of Palestinian suffering for media consumption. Such photos, circulated widely, have shaped international perceptions amid reports of over 40,000 Palestinian deaths and famine risks in the Israel-Hamas war.
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TIME's Defense and the Anadolu Connection.
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TIME responded, clarifying: "The photographer featured in the BILD story did not take the photograph that appeared on the cover of TIME. The photograph... was taken by photographer Ali Jadallah in Gaza City on July 22 and licensed by TIME from Getty Images." They also provided links to Jadallah's additional shots from the same charity site and a Reuters video for context.
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However, Jadallah isn't detached from Anadolu, the agency BILD accuses of commissioning staged work. As a Gaza-based Palestinian photojournalist, Jadallah has long collaborated with Anadolu, contributing images of the conflict that won him Anadolu's "Best Photo" award in 2024. His Instagram bio explicitly states he's an "Anadolu Agency Photographer based in Gaza," and sources confirm his freelance ties to the outlet. This overlap raises questions: If Anadolu enabled Fatiyeh's alleged staging, how impartial are Jadallah's contributions, especially given his location under Hamas influence?
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TIME's cover, depicting crowds at a food distribution amid reported starvation, fits the "starving Gazans" narrative I critiqued. While not accusing Jadallah of staging, his Anadolu affiliation, same as Fatiyeh's, merits scrutiny in a conflict where propaganda blurs facts.
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But it gets worse. A closer examination of their photographer, Ali Jadallah, uncovers a deeply personal stake in the narrative of Palestinian suffering. Jadallah's own words, shared in a recent project statement, highlight his profound bias as a Gaza resident who has endured devastating losses, coloring his work to emphasize victimhood and advance the "starving Gazans" storyline.
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In a poignant reflection accompanying his photography series, Jadallah writes: "I am Ali Jadallah, a photographer known for capturing the beauty of Gaza, a place I’ve always loved to show through my lens. Gaza, with its Mediterranean coast where people fish and gather by the shore, finding a moment’s peace from their hardships. But the past year has changed everything. This project strives to convey the profound insecurity that has gripped every resident of Gaza since October 7, 2023, and which continues to this day.
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At the onset of the war, I believed I could feel the pain of the people I documented. But I had no idea of the depths of their suffering until I experienced it myself. I lost my apartment in a direct strike, though my wife and children were not there at the time, which is a relief for me. I thought that was my hardest moment. Then, just two days later, I received a call telling me that my family home had been hit by Israeli warplanes.
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My father, sister, three brothers, and my cousins were all killed in the attack ... I never found my sister ... Now, as I document Gaza’s devastation, I search for moments that hold the same spark of life. I know what it means to reach for a hand amid loss. It’s the feeling of finding life surrounded by death. In my work, the grief is ever-present. Every day, I relive my pain. I know the helplessness of facing death and, through this project, I want the world to know it too.”
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This raw testimony goes straight to Jadallah's bias. As a Palestinian photojournalist embedded in Gaza City, he isn't a neutral observer - he's a survivor of the very conflict he documents. His personal tragedies, including the loss of multiple family members in Israeli strikes, give him a vested interest in amplifying narratives of Palestinian victimhood and hardship. While his pain is undeniably real and tragic, it raises serious questions about objectivity: Can someone so deeply affected produce unbiased imagery, or does it inevitably serve to promote the "starving Gazans" trope that aligns with Hamas's propaganda goals?
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Why This Matters: Journalism's Duty to Question Sources
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In conflict zones like Gaza, where access is restricted and propaganda thrives, relying on embedded locals risks skewed coverage. Jadallah's testimony, while moving, illustrates how personal trauma can shape framing, turning documentation into advocacy. With Israel being sold as the big, bad wolf, authentic reporting is crucial, but so is transparency about sources' motivations.
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I'll amend my piece to clarify the photographer distinction, but Jadallah's words reinforce my point: Bias isn't just possible, it's palpable. Media giants like TIME must scrutinize deeper to avoid unwittingly amplifying one-sided narratives.
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[https://www.jfeed.com/news-israel/time-gaza-photo-controversy JFeed]
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Report:
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Israel weighs defense over UK's Palestine recognition plans.
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Israel National News.
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Aug 8, 2025, 12:09 AM
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/412936 INN]
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Belgium revokes asylum status of European coordinator of Samidoun
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“When you glorify the murder of young festival-goers and call it resistance, you have no place in a civilized democracy,” said Belgian Member of Parliament Michael Freilich.
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Yossi Lempkowicz.
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(Aug. 8, 2025 / European Jewish Press)
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Belgium’s General Commission for Refugees and Stateless Persons (CGRA) has revoked the refugee status of Mohammed Khatib, the coordinator of the Samidoun network for Europe, according to Belgian media.
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The Immigration Office requested the revocation of Mohammed Khatib’s status last year, Belgian news agency Belga reported. Khatib has been in Belgium since 2015.
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[https://www.jns.org/belgium-revokes-asylum-status-of-european-coordinator-of-samidoun/ JNS]
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As antisemitism surges, the Islamist threat must be taken seriously.
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It’s time to pull CAIR’s tax exemption and designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization.
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Jonathan S. Tobin.
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(Aug. 8, 2025 / JNS)
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You don’t need to read the latest FBI hate-crime statistics to know that there has been a surge in antisemitism in the United States since Oct. 7, 2023. The evidence that a global wave of Jew-hatred was making itself felt was plainly evident on the streets of American cities, and especially on college campuses, where mobs were chanting for the destruction of the one Jewish state on the planet and for terrorism against Jews everywhere. There was also the series of violent murderous attacks on Jewish targets, as well as the mainstreaming of blood libels about Israel and Jews in legacy media outlets.
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But a deep dive into the report issued by the FBI this week for crimes reported in the year 2024 confirmed for anyone not already convinced that antisemitism is spiking. Of all the crimes based on religious prejudice that year, some 69.1% were against Jews. Though Jews have been the leading victims of such attacks for as long as the FBI has been issuing statistics, this was an increase over previous years.
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[https://www.jns.org/as-antisemitism-surges-the-islamist-threat-must-be-taken-seriously/ JNS]
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GHF head meets UN aid orgs. for first time as UN's Albanese asks for GHF dismantlement - report.
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This first reported meeting between Moore and the UN aid organizations comes after a group of UN experts called for the dismantlement of the foundation.
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By Jerusalem Post Staff.
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August 8, 2025.
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[https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-863634 JPost]
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Islamist desire to eradicate Israel.
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Hamas Propaganda War is Working.
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The leadership of the radical Muslim Hamas seems to have learned from al-Qaeda’s failure to enlist the Western media as their mouthpiece.
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Rachel Ehrenfeld.
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Aug 8, 2025.
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[https://www.jfeed.com/news/hamas-propaganda-campaign JFeed]
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Plot against Baltimore power grid.
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Neo-Nazi leader sentenced to 20 years.
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Israel National News.
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Aug 8, 2025, 5:42 AM
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/412944 INN]
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Dutch Foreign Minister:
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No Palestinian state recognition for now.
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Elad Benari.
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Aug 8, 2025, 6:14 AM
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/412945 INN]
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Watch:
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Fatah official encourages children to join fight against Israel.
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Israel National News.
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Aug 8, 2025, 6:57 AM
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/412947 INN]
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After over 10-hour debate.
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Cabinet approves Gaza Strip takeover.
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Security Cabinet approves Prime Minister Netanyahu’s plan to conquer all of Gaza after more than 10 hours of debate. The IDF will take control of Gaza City while providing humanitarian aid. The plan aims to disarm Hamas, return hostages, and ensure Israeli security in Gaza.
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Israel National News.
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Aug 8, 2025, 5:05 AM
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/412941 INN]
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German chancellor announces weapons embargo on Israel.
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Israel National News.
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Aug 8, 2025, 1:35 PM
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/412966 INN]
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IDF takes out senior Syrian terrorist near Beqaa, Lebanon.
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Israel National News.
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Aug 8, 2025, 3:22 PM
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/412967 INN]
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Israeli energy firm inks $35b gas deal, largest in Israel’s history.
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The deal will strengthen regional stability and Israeli energy security, said Yossi Abu, CEO of NewMed Energy.
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JNS Staff.
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(Aug. 8, 2025 / JNS)
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NewMed Energy and the rest of the Leviathan reservoir partners on Thursday signed the largest gas export deal in Israel’s history, involving 130 BCM (billion cubic meters) worth an estimated $35 billion to be sold to Egypt through 2040.
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[https://www.jns.org/israeli-energy-firm-inks-35b-gas-deal-largest-in-israels-history/ JNS]
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Netanyahu:
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'We will free Gaza from Hamas, not occupy it'
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Israel National News.
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/412981 INN]
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Adelphi University puts SJP on probation over antisemitic posts.
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Adelphi University places its Students for Justice in Palestine chapter on probation after social media posts created a hostile environment for Jewish students.
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Israel National News.
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Published: Aug 9, 2025, 2:12 AM (GMT+3)
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/412985 INN]
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Rubio:
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'Giving Hamas statehood would be a reward for terrorism'.
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Israel National News.
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Aug 9, 2025, 1:41 AM
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/412984 INN]
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Warning: Video May be Disturbing for Some Users.
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Watch: Jewish Father Beaten in Montreal as Kids Watch in Horror.
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A Jewish father was brutally attacked in Montreal’s Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension borough in front of his children, prompting a police investigation and widespread condemnation from officials.
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Eliana Fleming.
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Aug 9, 2025 22:47
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Montreal police launched an investigation into a violent assault on a 32-year-old Jewish father in the Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension borough, captured partially on a 28-second video by a bystander. The attack, which occurred at 2:45 p.m. at the corner of l'Épée and Beaumont avenues, showed the assailant straddling and striking the victim, dressed in traditional Jewish attire, while his three young children were present, one clinging to him in distress. The attacker also tossed what appeared to be the victim’s kippah into a nearby splash pad before fleeing with a grocery bag. Police reported the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries, but no arrests have been made, and the motive remains unclear, according to Const. Manuel Couture.
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Montréal, sparked widespread. condemnation. Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante expressed dismay on social media, stating, “I am troubled by the violent and unacceptable attack,” and assured that police would thoroughly investigate. Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel, representing the Papineau riding where the assault occurred, declared on X, “I strongly condemn the unprovoked assault of a Jewish father, attacked in front of his children.” Quebec’s Minister for the Fight Against Racism, Christopher Skeete, added, “I am deeply disturbed by this video showing a member of the Jewish community being attacked for no reason in front of his child, whose cries can be heard. All Quebecers have the right to live in safety.”
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The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) shared the video, demanding accountability and urging leaders to address the escalation of antisemitism, which saw 920 hate crimes in Canada in 2024, per Statistics Canada. Social media on X amplified the outrage, with Hampstead Mayor Jeremy Levi calling the attack “beyond deplorable” and an “outrage against basic human decency.” Amid a 140% rise in U.S. antisemitic incidents in 2024, per the Anti-Defamation League, the incident is just another reason that Jews need to be worried about their safety. (What this means practically is up to each person, but could include getting self defense lessons or carrying pepper spray.) Police are seeking public assistance at 514-280-0131.
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[https://www.jfeed.com/antisemitism/jewish-father-attacked-montreal JFeed]
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Netanyahu:
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'Germany rewarding Hamas terrorism with arms embargo'.
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Elad Benari, Canada.
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Last-ditch effort to reach deal with Hamas before Gaza conquest.
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White House envoy Steve Witkoff meets Qatari Prime Minister in Spain discuss a plan for ending the war, Israeli official notes such a deal would be unacceptable to Hamas and thus 'futile.'
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Israel National News.
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/412986 INN]
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London: Hundreds arrested at anti-Israel demonstration.
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Police in London arrested 365 protesters backing banned group Palestine Action, citing assaults on officers and violent acts that led to the group’s proscription in July.
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Israel National News. Aug 9, 2025, 9:08 PM (GMT+3)
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/412992 INN]
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Two nephews of Hamas Leader killed in Israeli airstrike.
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Two nephews of Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya killed in Israeli artillery strike while returning home in Gaza.
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Israel National News. Aug 9, 2025, 9:16 PM (GMT+3)
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/412991 INN]
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New investigation reveals: Failures of IDF top brass on October 7.
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Special team investigating the October 7 Hamas attack reveals significant
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shortcomings in the IDF’s response, including delayed decisions, missed assessments, and inadequate coordination between key agencies.
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Israel National News.
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/412993 INN]
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Report: Iran moves key nuclear scientists to safe areas.
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Israel National News.
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/412998 INN]
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Palestinian-American mediator quits US talks delegation.
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Bishara Bahbah, who helped secure the release of hostage Edan Alexander, withdraws from the U.S. negotiation team to work independently, citing stalled ceasefire talks.
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Itamar Eichner|08.09.25 22:16
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Palestinian-American businessman Bishara Bahbah, instrumental in securing the release of former hostage Edan Alexander, announced his withdrawal from the U.S. negotiation team mediating between Hamas and U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Saturday.
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Though not an official member, Bahbah declared he would now operate independently. In a Facebook post addressed to Gaza’s residents, he wrote, “I’m not a mediator in the full sense but I share your suffering. My role is to carry your voice to those responsible, big and small. I haven’t forgotten you and never will. Ceasefire talks are currently stalled.”
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[https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b1yvtghdgx YNet]
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Israel facilitates airdrop of more than 1,000 aid packages into Gaza.
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Nine countries have participated: The UAE, Jordan, Egypt, Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, Canada and the Netherlands.
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JNS Staff.
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(Aug. 9, 2025 / JNS)
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More than 1,000 aid packages have been airdropped into the Gaza Strip since the start of the operation late last month, the military said on Friday.
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Nine countries have participated in the deliveries: the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Egypt, Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, Canada and, for the first time on Thursday, the Netherlands.
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The aid is usually bundled on standard cargo pallets.
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[https://www.jns.org/israel-facilitates-airdrop-of-more-than-1000-aid-packages-into-gaza/ JNS]
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Iran vows to make Trump-backed peace corridor a 'graveyard'.
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Tehran emerges as a key opponent of the U.S.-brokered Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks, threatening to block the American-led 'TRIPP' corridor through its border region while threating military action.
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News Agencies.
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[https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hjy4pmsdxx YNet]
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