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Some Jewish Hollywood Figures Say Mentioning “Occupation” at Oscars Is Antisemitic

A pro-Israel letter denounced Jonathan Glazer for antisemitism — comparing his Oscar speech to a medieval “blood libel.”

The post Even Mentioning “Occupation” at the Oscars Is Antisemitic, Some Jewish Hollywood Figures Say appeared first on The Intercept.

Chuck Schumer’s Speech Sparks Outrage from Pro-Israel Right | TOME

Neoconservatives only hate “interference” in Israel when it means anything other than blank-check support for apartheid and slaughtering Palestinians.

The post Outrage at Chuck Schumer’s Speech: The Pro-Israel Right Wants to Eat Its Cake Too appeared first on The Intercept.

Billion-Dollar Jewish Fund Bans Donations to Progressive Group | TOME

The Jewish Communal Fund, which lets contributors direct their donations, blocks gifts to Jewish Voice for Peace because of its stance on Israel.

The post Billion-Dollar Jewish Communal Fund Bars Donations to Progressive Jewish Group appeared first on The Intercept.

20+ Student Groups Protest Lawsuit Against Columbia’s Suspension of Two Students

In addition to Columbia, another Ivy League lawsuit by Penn faculty seeks to block the school’s cooperation with a “McCarthyesque” House committee.

The post More Than 20 Student Groups Protested. A Lawsuit Asks Why Columbia Only Suspended Two. appeared first on The Intercept.

Donors Linked to Ex-Terror Group Support Bob Menendez Legal Defense | TOME

About 15 percent of the people who gave to Menendez’s legal defense fund have links to the MEK, a controversial Iranian exile group.

The post Donors to Bob Menendez Legal Defense Linked to Ex-Terror Group appeared first on The Intercept.

Left Responds to AIPAC | TOME

AIPAC has become the key force against progressives in Democratic primaries, but a new coalition is seeking to protect the party’s left flank.

The post The Left Is Finally Building a Response to AIPAC appeared first on The Intercept.

Palestinians Pay High Fees to Escape Gaza Carnage | TOME

With almost no options for escape, people in Gaza are increasingly paying thousands of dollars to fixers connected to the Egyptian government.

The post Desperate To Escape Gaza Carnage, Palestinians Are Forced to Pay Exorbitant Fees to Enter Egypt appeared first on The Intercept.

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