Zohran Mamdani’s Critical Views on Israel Continue to Divide Jewish New Yorkers

Jewish leaders had a mixed reaction to the election of Zohran Mamdani, who has repeatedly criticized Israel’s treatment of Palestinians and its conduct during the war in Gaza.

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U.S. Assessment of Israeli Shooting of Journalist Divided American Officials

A U.S. colonel has gone public with his concern that official findings about the 2022 killing of a Palestinian American reporter were soft-pedaled to appease Israel.

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Illinois Man Convicted in Killing of Palestinian American Boy Dies in Custody

Joseph Czuba, who was convicted of killing 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi in 2023, died two months after a judge sentenced him to 53 years in prison. He was 73.

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Mahmoud Khalil Must Be Released on Bail, Federal Judge Orders

Mr. Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and legal permanent resident, has been held in Louisiana for more than three months. The Trump administration is trying to deport him.

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Documentary Identifies Israeli Soldier as Shooter of Palestinian American Journalist

After Shireen Abu Akleh was killed in the West Bank in 2022, the Israeli military never revealed the identity of the soldier who fired at her. A documentary said it had confirmed his name.

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Death of Palestinian American Boy in West Bank Sparks Outcry

Amer Rabee, 14, was fatally shot Sunday by Israeli forces in the West Bank, according to his family. On Tuesday, community leaders gathered in New Jersey to demand justice.

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Pro-Palestinian Activist at Columbia Is Moved to Detention in Louisiana

Mahmoud Khalil is a permanent resident of the United States. His arrest sets up a fight over free speech and immigrant rights.

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Jury Convicts Landlord in Fatal Stabbing of Palestinian American Boy

Prosecutors in suburban Chicago said the killing of Wadee Alfayoumi in 2023 was motivated by hatred of Muslims.

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Trial Opens for Illinois Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing Palestinian Boy

Prosectors argued that the 2023 killing of Wadee Alfayoumi, 6, in suburban Chicago was motivated by anti-Muslim hate.

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How Palestinians in New York Feel About Trump’s Gaza Takeover Plan

Palestinian families expressed shock and outrage at President Trump’s proposal, which he made at a news conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.

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