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American Jewish groups react to Elliott Abrams as new special representative to Iran

Jack Rosen, president of the American Jewish Congress, said Elliott Abrams “will have little time to settle in,” citing the upcoming deadline to extend the U.N. arms embargo on Iran. (August 6, 2020 / JNS) American Jewish and pro-Israel groups reacted to the news on Thursday that Elliott Abrams has replaced Brian Hook as U.S. Read more » »

Jewish groups react to more anti-Semitic tweets by Ice Cube

(June 11, 2020 / JNS) Rapper and film actor Ice Cube has been getting a chilly reception, including from Jewish and pro-Israel groups, for sharing on Twitter anti-Semitic images amid the backlash over the death of 46-year-old African-American George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. Read more » »

Jewish, pro-Israel groups express outrage over death of George Floyd, concern about rioting

(June 1, 2020 / JNS) Jewish and pro-Israel organizations have expressed outrage over the death of African-American George Floyd, 46, who died on May 25 in the custody of Minneapolis police. Read more » »