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Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw announced that he would join this year’s Walk with Israel and warned that individuals who seek to disrupt the event could face arrest.

That statement reflects a fundamental principle of the rule of law. Every community has the right to gather peacefully, celebrate its identity, and participate in public life without fear of intimidation or violence.

Protecting lawful assembly is a core responsibility of law enforcement. When authorities make clear that harassment, disruption, and threats will have consequences, they help ensure that public spaces remain open and accessible to everyone.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged new action to combat antisemitism, including the creation of a federal anti-hate task force, increased protections for Jewish institutions, and stronger enforcement against hate crimes. His announcement comes as antisemitic incidents in Canada have surged to historic levels.

Antisemitism is a civil rights issue. Protecting Jewish schools, synagogues, businesses, and community members requires consistent enforcement of existing laws and a clear commitment to equal protection under the law. Ensuring that legal protections are meaningfully enforced is what ultimately matters.

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Welcome to Mamdani’s New York.

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NYC hate crimes up 70% with another troubling spike in antisemitic attacks: data https://t.co/1F3tNCIYDl

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Qatar has reportedly spent more than $400 billion building influence across the United States.

Foreign influence used to shape policy, public discourse, or institutional behavior is a major problem especially when the actors involved are not being transparent about it.

Americans deserve to know who is funding influence, where that money is going, and whose interests are being served.

Source: @FDD

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According to the Telegraph, more than a quarter of undergraduates believe the October 7 Hamas attacks were “defensible.”

The deadliest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust is not defensible. This means one in four undergraduates support terrorism.

Universities receiving federal funds have legal obligations under Title VI to address antisemitic harassment and hostile environments. The normalization of terrorist violence against Jews is a warning sign that too many institutions are failing that responsibility.

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.@GerardFilitti, Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project, joined @i24NEWS_EN to warn that too many city and state leaders are failing to distinguish between legitimate protest and intimidation.

When demonstrations target houses of worship, civil rights protections must be enforced. Yet many officials have been reluctant to act. Leaders such as Zohran Mamdani have repeatedly failed to address the growing concerns of Jewish communities.

Filitti noted that legal action remains a powerful response. Reporting incidents to law enforcement and pursuing civil litigation where warranted can help protect the rights of Jewish Americans.

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A flight operated by an Israeli airline was denied permission to land in Slovenia.

Political protest is directed at governments. Collective punishment is directed at people.

When ordinary travelers become the target of measures imposed because of their nationality, the principle of equal treatment begins to erode.

Civil society depends on the idea that individuals are judged by their own conduct, not by the passport they carry.

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In a now-deleted statement, the Boulder chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) expressed support for Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who carried out the 2025 firebomb attack on a Run for Their Lives rally for the October 7 hostages. The attack injured 29 people and claimed the life of 82-year-old Karen Diamond.

SJP described Soliman’s actions as the only “sane” response available and declared that it “reject[s] the distinction between speech and material force.”

Free societies are built on that distinction. Citizens are free to advocate, criticize, and protest. The law protects those rights so political disputes can be resolved through democratic processes rather than violence.

This rhetoric blurs the line between advocacy and violence, making it easier to justify attacks against those with whom it disagrees.

The rule of law depends on preserving that line.

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A hotel in Germany wrote to Israeli travelers: “No Jews allowed in our hotel.”

The statement reflects the very form of discrimination that modern civil rights laws were designed to prevent.

Access to public accommodations cannot be conditioned on a person’s religion, ethnicity, or national origin. Equal treatment under the law is a cornerstone of democratic society.

The hotel has been removed from https://t.co/ECW86M2hIu, and Bavarian authorities have opened an investigation. When discrimination enters public life unchecked, it threatens the rights and dignity of everyone.

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Dr. Emmanuel Moss spent decades saving lives as Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Montreal’s Jewish General Hospital.

Now, he is leaving Quebec, citing rising antisemitism.

The significance extends beyond a single resignation. The Jewish General Hospital was founded in 1934 after Jewish physicians faced systemic discrimination within Quebec’s medical establishment. Nearly a century later, one of its most accomplished surgeons has concluded that the climate for Jewish professionals has become increasingly untenable.

Equal opportunity under the law means more than formal protections. It requires workplaces where individuals can contribute without fear of discrimination, exclusion, or hostility because of their identity.

When antisemitism drives talented professionals from public institutions, it is not only a loss for the Jewish community. It is a loss for the institutions and societies that depend on their expertise, leadership, and service.

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Antisemitism in healthcare is a civil rights issue.

Testifying before Congress, Eveline Shekhman, CEO of the American Jewish Medical Association, warned of growing discrimination against Jewish healthcare professionals, including workplace exclusion, retaliation, and pressure to renounce their connection to Israel.

These concerns have been reflected in reported incidents involving Jewish healthcare professionals. In Texas, The Lawfare Project represents two Jewish therapists who allege they were terminated after advocating for culturally competent treatment of Jewish clients and objecting to workplace policies that minimized Jewish trauma. Their lawsuit alleges discrimination based on Jewish ancestry and ethnicity, as well as unlawful retaliation.

No medical professional should face discrimination because of their faith, ethnicity, or identity. Healthcare institutions have a legal and ethical obligation to ensure equal treatment for both providers and patients.

The rule of law demands equal protection for all.

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For more than two years, Israel has faced accusations of genocide before the ICJ. Now, the Court has granted South Africa an additional 18 months to submit its reply, pushing merits proceedings even further into the future.

Genocide is the gravest allegation in international law. It should never be treated as a political slogan or public relations tool. Such claims demand compelling evidence, rigorous legal analysis, and adherence to due process.

International courts serve justice best when legal standards, rather than political pressures, guide the proceedings.

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NOUVELLE : par ordonnance du 21 mai 2026, la #CIJ a prescrit la présentation d’une réplique et d’une duplique en l'affaire relative à l'Application de la convention pour la prévention et la répression du crime de génocide dans la bande de Gaza ...(1/2)

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Liberty and accountability work together. The rule of law requires both.

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The UK’s decision to bar Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur is a reminder that democracies are not required to ignore the real-world consequences of inflammatory rhetoric.

Free expression is fundamental. So is the responsibility to protect communities from discrimination and hate.

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A New York City synagogue was allegedly targeted by an Iran-backed terror operative.

Federal prosecutors allege that Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi worked to coordinate attacks against Jewish targets as part of a broader terrorist network spanning multiple countries.

This case is a reminder that antisemitic terrorism is not confined by geography. It is organized, networked, and increasingly transnational.

Counterterrorism laws are designed to disrupt these threats before they become headlines. Every plot dismantled, every operative prosecuted, and every support network exposed strengthens public safety and reinforces the rule of law.

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Iraqi terror suspect accused of plotting to bomb NYC synagogue sports evil grin in court, claims all's fair in war https://t.co/JjLq3Fj355

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As tens of thousands of New Yorkers gathered for the Israel Day Parade, former Mayor Eric Adams stood with the Jewish community and affirmed its place in the fabric of the city.

At a time when Jewish New Yorkers are facing record levels of antisemitism, public solidarity matters.

The Israel Day Parade was a reminder that New York’s Jewish community is not standing alone, and that efforts to marginalize or exclude it will not define the city.

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What an incredible display of unity, love, and resilience as tens of thousands of New Yorkers turned out for the Israel Day Parade in NYC!

Today, we boycotted antisemitism and sent a powerful message: New York will always stand with its Jewish community, and New Yorkers will always stand with Israel.

🇺🇸🇮🇱 עם ישראל חי 🇺🇸🇮🇱

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Every New York City mayor since 1964 has attended the Israel Day Parade.

Zohran Mamdani has chosen to break that tradition while continuing to participate in celebrations and events for virtually every other major community in the city. New Yorkers can draw their own conclusions about why the Jewish community alone is being singled out.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend the city’s annual Israel Day Parade on Sunday — breaking with a tradition every NYC mayor has upheld since 1964.

The decision comes as Mamdani has continued appearing at major cultural and religious events across the city, including the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, Lunar New Year celebrations, Eid prayers in Brooklyn, and the Sikh Day Parade in Manhattan.

His absence from this year’s Israel Day Parade is already drawing criticism as antisemitism reaches record levels in New York and anti-Israel demonstrations continue outside synagogues and Jewish institutions across the city.

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Something that should have happened a long time ago: dismantle UNRWA and end the fiction that an agency infiltrated by Hamas can serve as a neutral humanitarian actor.

American taxpayer dollars must never subsidize terrorism. Humanitarian aid must be transparent, accountable, and aligned with peace and security.

tax dollars on any institutions or NGOs that support terrorism.

[Congressman Mike Lawler @RepMikeLawler]

Yesterday, I led more than 90 colleagues in urging the Administration to dismantle the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and transition its responsibilities to transparent, accountable partners free from ties to terrorism.

The United States must ensure humanitarian aid supports peace, stability, and security in the Middle East, not organizations linked to Hamas.

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@RepMikeLawler Thank you @RepMikeLawler. We need more members of Congress to double down on withdrawing American tax dollars on any institutions or NGOs that support terrorism.

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@RepMikeLawler Thank you @RepMikeLawler. We need more members of Congress to double down on withdrawing American tax dollars on any institutions or NGOs that support terrorism.