From “Poisoning Wells” to “Weaponizing Water”: The Repackaging of an Ancient Libel

Key Takeaways: The “Water Libel” claim is an anti-Jewish accusation, built on selective omission, unverified allegations, and the deliberate erasure of Hamas’ central role in shaping conditions on the ground. The available evidence does not...
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Framing Gaza: The Wedding and the Brawl You Didn’t See

Key Takeaways: A mass wedding in Gaza was presented by major international outlets as a symbol of resilience and hope, built on carefully selected visuals and emotionally framed reporting. Three major global news organizations, CNN,...
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Vogue’s Glossy Whitewash of Francesca Albanese

Key Takeaways: British Vogue wrote a profile on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, without explaining her history of antisemitic comments, conspiracy theories, and support for terrorism. By excluding vital context of Albanese’s views, readers are...
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When Jews Are Attacked, the Media Won’t Say “Jew”

Key Takeaways: British media outlets repeatedly obscure antisemitic attacks by anonymizing Jewish victims as “people,” stripping incidents of their true context. This pattern of omission contributes to the normalization of anti-Jewish violence amid a documented...
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From “Poisoning Wells” to “Weaponizing Water”: The Repackaging of an Ancient Libel
Framing Gaza: The Wedding and the Brawl You Didn’t See
Vogue’s Glossy Whitewash of Francesca Albanese
When Jews Are Attacked, the Media Won’t Say “Jew”

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▶ The Strokes’ Political Turn: From Coachella Visuals to Controversial Claims
A recent performance by The Strokes at Coachella has drawn attention not just for...
▶ What’s Really Happening in Iran? The War, the Regime, and the Silence
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  View this post on Instagram   A post shared...
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Key Takeaways Antisemitism on American campuses did not emerge overnight....
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  View this post on Instagram   A post shared...
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At Columbia University, a graduate student labor dispute is taking...
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For Jews and Israelis considering a trip to Spain this...
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