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Netanyahu defends new military offensive in Gaza and says it will be wider than announced
Read full article: Netanyahu defends new military offensive in Gaza and says it will be wider than announcedIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended a new military offensive in Gaza that’s more sweeping than previously announced.
Plans to take Gaza City are met with defiance from war-weary Palestinians and anger by many Israelis
Read full article: Plans to take Gaza City are met with defiance from war-weary Palestinians and anger by many IsraelisIsrael’s decision to take over Gaza City has met with resignation and defiance by Palestinians who have survived two years of war and repeated raids.
What to know about Israel's plan to retake Gaza City
Read full article: What to know about Israel's plan to retake Gaza CityIsrael says it plans to take over Gaza City, the largest urban area in the territory and one that has already suffered extensive devastation in repeated Israeli raids.
The Latest: Netanyahu facing opposition to reported plan for reoccupation of Gaza
Read full article: The Latest: Netanyahu facing opposition to reported plan for reoccupation of GazaPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with top advisers to discuss Israel's strategy in Gaza after ceasefire talks broke down last month.
Israel is weighing its options in Gaza. Here are 4 scenarios for where things may be heading
Read full article: Israel is weighing its options in Gaza. Here are 4 scenarios for where things may be headingIsrael has routed its enemies across the region but has yet to return all its hostages from the Gaza Strip.
What to know about Trump's newest and most sweeping tariffs
Read full article: What to know about Trump's newest and most sweeping tariffsPresident Donald Trump on Thursday imposed once unthinkably high U.S. taxes on imports from dozens of countries, part of his campaign to turn one of the world’s most open economies into a fortress bristling with barriers to trade.
Trump wields influence over GOP and keeps potential successors vying for his favor
Read full article: Trump wields influence over GOP and keeps potential successors vying for his favorPresident Donald Trump has hinted that Vice President JD Vance might be the favorite to succeed him as the leader of the MAGA movement.
Dozens killed seeking aid in Gaza as Israel weighs further military action
Read full article: Dozens killed seeking aid in Gaza as Israel weighs further military actionLocal health officials say at least 38 Palestinians were killed overnight and during the day in the Gaza Strip while seeking aid from United Nations convoys and sites run by an Israeli-backed American contractor.
What to know as Israel considers reoccupying Gaza in what would be a major escalation of the war
Read full article: What to know as Israel considers reoccupying Gaza in what would be a major escalation of the warIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering ordering the full reoccupation of the Gaza Strip, according to Israeli media.
Netanyahu hints at expanded war in Gaza but former Israeli military and spy chiefs object
Read full article: Netanyahu hints at expanded war in Gaza but former Israeli military and spy chiefs objectIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hinting at wider military action in devastated Gaza even as some former army and intelligence chiefs call for an end to the war.
France and Saudis vow to keep up momentum for 'two-state solution' to Israel-Palestinian conflict
Read full article: France and Saudis vow to keep up momentum for 'two-state solution' to Israel-Palestinian conflictAfter decades of inaction and frozen negotiations, the issue of an independent Palestinian state living in peace with Israel was back in the spotlight at a high-level U.N. conference — and France and Saudi Arabia who spearheaded the effort are determined to keep up the momentum.
Israeli government votes to dismiss attorney general, escalating standoff with judiciary
Read full article: Israeli government votes to dismiss attorney general, escalating standoff with judiciaryThe Israeli Cabinet has voted unanimously to fire the attorney general, escalating a long-running standoff between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the judiciary that critics see as a threat to the country’s democratic institutions.
A father's agony over video of his emaciated son, a hostage in Gaza, adds pressure for a ceasefire
Read full article: A father's agony over video of his emaciated son, a hostage in Gaza, adds pressure for a ceasefireNew images of emaciated Israeli hostages held in Gaza have horrified Israelis and added pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a ceasefire with Hamas.
Israel minister who led prayers at a controversial holy site has a record of provocative actions
Read full article: Israel minister who led prayers at a controversial holy site has a record of provocative actionsIsrael's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has led prayers at Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site, sparking international condemnation.
From Laos to Brazil, Trump's tariffs leave a lot of losers. But even the winners will pay a price
Read full article: From Laos to Brazil, Trump's tariffs leave a lot of losers. But even the winners will pay a pricePresident Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught this week left a lot of losers – from small, poor countries like Laos and Algeria to wealthy U.S. trading partners like Canada and Switzerland.
Brazil's Supreme Court stands firm on Bolsonaro trial despite foreign pressure
Read full article: Brazil's Supreme Court stands firm on Bolsonaro trial despite foreign pressureBrazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has said that the court will not yield to sanctions or foreign pressure regarding the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Western countries speak of a future Palestinian state as the nightmare unfolding in Gaza worsens
Read full article: Western countries speak of a future Palestinian state as the nightmare unfolding in Gaza worsensPlans announced by France, the United Kingdom and Canada to recognize a Palestinian state won’t bring one about anytime soon, though they could isolate Israel and strengthen the Palestinians' negotiating position over the long term.
US envoy arrives in Israel to monitor Gaza food distribution as humanitarian crisis worsens
Read full article: US envoy arrives in Israel to monitor Gaza food distribution as humanitarian crisis worsensThe White House says President Donald Trump has sent special envoy Steve Witkoff to the Middle East to “save lives" and end the humanitarian crisis there.
All the ways Republicans want to honor Trump, from the $100 bill to Mount Rushmore
Read full article: All the ways Republicans want to honor Trump, from the $100 bill to Mount RushmorePresident Donald Trump's name and image will never be forgotten should congressional Republicans have a say in the matter.
With growing urgency, more US Jews urge Israel to ensure ample food deliveries to Gaza
Read full article: With growing urgency, more US Jews urge Israel to ensure ample food deliveries to GazaA growing number of Jewish Americans are urging Israel to ensure humanitarian aid reaches Gaza, though the ongoing war with Hamas remains a tension point.
Senate rejects bid to halt sale of bombs and rifles to Israel, but Democratic opposition grows
Read full article: Senate rejects bid to halt sale of bombs and rifles to Israel, but Democratic opposition growsThe Senate has rejected an effort from Sen. Bernie Sanders to block the sale of U.S. bombs and firearms to Israel.
What Starmer's plan for the UK to recognize a Palestinian state means
Read full article: What Starmer's plan for the UK to recognize a Palestinian state meansBritain has announced it will recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza, stops building settlements in the West Bank, and commits to a two-state solution.
Trump says US will partner with Israel to run additional food centers in Gaza, but details are scant
Read full article: Trump says US will partner with Israel to run additional food centers in Gaza, but details are scantPresident Donald Trump says the U.S. will partner with Israel to run new food centers in Gaza.
UN conference backs two-state solution, calls on Israel to commit to a Palestinian state
Read full article: UN conference backs two-state solution, calls on Israel to commit to a Palestinian stateA high-level U.N. conference gave “unwavering support” to a two-state solution and called on Israel to commit to a Palestinian state.
The Latest: Trump’s EPA moves to repeal finding that underpins US climate regulation
Read full article: The Latest: Trump’s EPA moves to repeal finding that underpins US climate regulationPresident Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday proposed revoking a scientific finding that has long been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
What Americans think about Israel's military action in Gaza, according to a new Gallup poll
Read full article: What Americans think about Israel's military action in Gaza, according to a new Gallup pollA new poll shows support for Israel’s military action in Gaza has dropped among U.S. adults, with only about one-third approving.
Democrats implore Trump to step up role in addressing suffering and starvation in Gaza
Read full article: Democrats implore Trump to step up role in addressing suffering and starvation in GazaSenate Democrats are imploring President Donald Trump's administration to step up its role in addressing suffering and starvation in Gaza.
'Worst-case scenario of famine' is happening in Gaza, food crisis experts warn
Read full article: 'Worst-case scenario of famine' is happening in Gaza, food crisis experts warnGaza's population is facing the “worst-case scenario of famine" and “widespread death” will occur without immediate action, the leading international authority on food crises has warned.
France calls on the EU to pressure Israel to come to the table on Palestinian two-state solution
Read full article: France calls on the EU to pressure Israel to come to the table on Palestinian two-state solutionFrance is calling on the European Union to pressure Israel to agree to a two-state solution with the Palestinians.
Trump says he wants Netanyahu to 'make sure they get the food' in Gaza amid humanitarian crisis
Read full article: Trump says he wants Netanyahu to 'make sure they get the food' in Gaza amid humanitarian crisisPresident Donald Trump has expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urging Israel to ensure food reaches the people there.
What to expect, and what not to, at the UN meeting on an Israel-Palestinian two-state solution
Read full article: What to expect, and what not to, at the UN meeting on an Israel-Palestinian two-state solutionThe U.N. General Assembly has brought high-level officials together to promote a two-state solution to the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Israel’s military says airdrops of aid will begin in Gaza as hunger grows
Read full article: Israel’s military says airdrops of aid will begin in Gaza as hunger growsIsrael's military says airdrops of aid will begin in Gaza, and humanitarian corridors will be established for United Nations convoys.
Trump wants to play global peacemaker. Derailed Gaza ceasefire shows how daunting that ambition is
Read full article: Trump wants to play global peacemaker. Derailed Gaza ceasefire shows how daunting that ambition isThe United States cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks this week plunges one of President Donald Trump’s pushes to solve global conflicts into new uncertainty.
How France's recognition of the state of Palestine could shift Middle East dynamics
Read full article: How France's recognition of the state of Palestine could shift Middle East dynamicsFrance has announced it will recognize the state of Palestine, a move that could shift discussions about the Middle East's future.
Israel says it is considering alternatives to ceasefire talks with Hamas, deepening uncertainty
Read full article: Israel says it is considering alternatives to ceasefire talks with Hamas, deepening uncertaintyIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government is considering “alternative options” to ceasefire talks with Hamas.
International Criminal Court refers Hungary to its oversight body for failing to arrest Netanyahu
Read full article: International Criminal Court refers Hungary to its oversight body for failing to arrest NetanyahuA panel of judges at the International Criminal Court has reported Hungary to the court’s oversight organization for failing to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visited Budapest in April.
France’s highest court upholds some of Bashar Assad’s legal protections, but permits future warrants
Read full article: France’s highest court upholds some of Bashar Assad’s legal protections, but permits future warrantsFrance’s highest court has upheld some of Bashar Assad’s immunity as a former head of state.
Hungary bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering ahead of festival performance
Read full article: Hungary bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering ahead of festival performanceMembers of the Irish-language rap group Kneecap have been banned from entering Hungary ahead of their scheduled performance at the popular Sziget Festival.
The Latest: US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks, blaming Hamas
Read full article: The Latest: US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks, blaming HamasPresident Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff says the U.S. is cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks and bringing home its negotiating team from Qatar for consultations.
More than 100 aid groups warn of starvation in Gaza as Israeli strikes kill 29, officials say
Read full article: More than 100 aid groups warn of starvation in Gaza as Israeli strikes kill 29, officials sayMore than 100 charity and human rights groups are warning that Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are being pushed toward starvation.
Witkoff plans to visit the Mideast in push for Gaza ceasefire, State Department spokesperson says
Read full article: Witkoff plans to visit the Mideast in push for Gaza ceasefire, State Department spokesperson saysThe State Department's spokesperson says President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is planning to head to the Middle East as the U.S. tries once again to solidify a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Officials say 85 Palestinians seeking aid are killed in Gaza as Israel widens evacuation orders
Read full article: Officials say 85 Palestinians seeking aid are killed in Gaza as Israel widens evacuation ordersGaza’s Health Ministry says the territory has experienced its deadliest day for aid-seekers in over 21 months of conflict, with at least 85 Palestinians killed while seeking aid.
Trump's pace of early travel largely mirrors Biden's, but with more sports events and golf
Read full article: Trump's pace of early travel largely mirrors Biden's, but with more sports events and golfMoving at the “speed of Trump” is one of the White House’s favorite phrases, but when it comes to presidential travel, Donald Trump’s pace is about the same as that of his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden.
Another key ally quits Netanyahu's governing coalition in a major blow to Israel's leader
Read full article: Another key ally quits Netanyahu's governing coalition in a major blow to Israel's leaderA key governing partner of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it is quitting the government, leaving him with a minority in parliament.
The Latest: Justice Department fires prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director
Read full article: The Latest: Justice Department fires prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI directorThe Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James Comey and a prosecutor in the federal cases against Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jeffrey Epstein.
Syrian government and Druze minority leaders announce a new ceasefire
Read full article: Syrian government and Druze minority leaders announce a new ceasefireSyrian officials and Druze leaders have announced a new ceasefire after days of violent clashes, but Israel has continued its airstrikes after intervening.
UN finds rising child malnutrition in Gaza, where officials say Israeli strikes kill 93 people
Read full article: UN finds rising child malnutrition in Gaza, where officials say Israeli strikes kill 93 peopleThe U.N. reports that child malnutrition in Gaza has doubled since Israel restricted food entry in March.
Netanyahu's governing coalition is fracturing. Here's what it means for Israel and Gaza
Read full article: Netanyahu's governing coalition is fracturing. Here's what it means for Israel and GazaAn Israeli ultra-Orthodox party has announced plans to leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government.
Israeli strikes kill at least 32 in Gaza as Palestinian war deaths top 58,000
Read full article: Israeli strikes kill at least 32 in Gaza as Palestinian war deaths top 58,000Health officials in Gaza say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 32 people, including six children at a water collection point.
59 Palestinians in Gaza are killed by Israeli airstrikes or shot dead while seeking aid
Read full article: 59 Palestinians in Gaza are killed by Israeli airstrikes or shot dead while seeking aidWitnesses and health workers say at least 31 Palestinians have been shot dead in Gaza while seeking food aid.
A father mourns 2 sons killed in an Israeli strike as hunger worsens in Gaza
Read full article: A father mourns 2 sons killed in an Israeli strike as hunger worsens in GazaA father in Gaza is mourning two young sons who were killed in an Israeli strike outside a clinic in the Gaza Strip, where they had gone to get food supplements.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi says Iran threatens her life after its war with Israel
Read full article: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi says Iran threatens her life after its war with IsraelThe Norwegian Nobel Committee warns that Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi faces threats to her life from Iranian security services.
As Trump seeks to be a peacemaker, Netanyahu leaves Washington without breakthrough on Gaza deal
Read full article: As Trump seeks to be a peacemaker, Netanyahu leaves Washington without breakthrough on Gaza dealIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington this week did not result in a ceasefire deal for the Gaza war, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts.
UN investigator and critic of Israel's actions in Gaza tells AP she was shocked by US sanctions
Read full article: UN investigator and critic of Israel's actions in Gaza tells AP she was shocked by US sanctionsAn independent U.N. investigator and outspoken critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza said “it was shocking” to learn that the Trump administration had imposed sanctions on her.
The newest way to influence Trump: Nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize
Read full article: The newest way to influence Trump: Nominate him for the Nobel Peace PrizeLeaders, lawmakers and others are using a new strategy to stay on President Donald Trump’s good side: Nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize and let him know it.
As Netanyahu wraps Washington visit, progress on a Gaza ceasefire remains murky
Read full article: As Netanyahu wraps Washington visit, progress on a Gaza ceasefire remains murkyIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has attended a memorial service for two slain Israeli Embassy staffers at the end of his trip to Washington.
The Latest: New Hampshire judge pauses Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Read full article: The Latest: New Hampshire judge pauses Trump’s birthright citizenship orderPresident Donald Trump has announced in a letter on social media that Canadian goods will be subject to a 35% tariff rate starting Aug. 1.
US issues sanctions against UN investigator probing abuses in Gaza
Read full article: US issues sanctions against UN investigator probing abuses in GazaThe Trump administration has announced it is issuing sanctions against an independent investigator tasked with probing human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories.
Israel insists on keeping troops in Gaza. That complicates truce talks with Hamas
Read full article: Israel insists on keeping troops in Gaza. That complicates truce talks with HamasAs Israel and Hamas move closer to a ceasefire agreement, Israel says it wants to maintain troops in a southern corridor of the Gaza Strip — a condition that could derail the talks.
Israeli strikes kill 40 in Gaza, with no sign of a breakthrough after Trump's talks with Netanyahu
Read full article: Israeli strikes kill 40 in Gaza, with no sign of a breakthrough after Trump's talks with NetanyahuHospital officials say Israeli airstrikes killed at least 40 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, including 10 from the same family who were sheltering in a tent.
Trump says he's 'not happy' with Putin and blames him for 'killing a lot of people' in Ukraine
Read full article: Trump says he's 'not happy' with Putin and blames him for 'killing a lot of people' in UkrainePresident Donald Trump says he’s “not happy” with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.
Israel outlines plans to pack Gaza's population into a closed border zone. Here's a closer look
Read full article: Israel outlines plans to pack Gaza's population into a closed border zone. Here's a closer lookIsraeli media reports that the country’s defense minister has outlined plans to pack hundreds of thousands of Palestinians into a closed zone of the Gaza Strip along the border with Egypt.
The Latest: Supreme Court will allow Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce to go ahead
Read full article: The Latest: Supreme Court will allow Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce to go aheadThe Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce despite warnings from experts that vital government services will be lost and hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be out of their jobs.
Trump sets 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, and new import taxes on 12 other nations
Read full article: Trump sets 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, and new import taxes on 12 other nationsPresident Donald Trump on Monday set a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates on a dozen other countries.
The Latest: Trump meets with Netanyahu for private dinner at the White House
Read full article: The Latest: Trump meets with Netanyahu for private dinner at the White HouseU.S. President Donald Trump held a private dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as families of hostages held in Gaza push for any ceasefire agreement to include the release of all remaining hostages.
Israel and Hamas are inching toward a new ceasefire deal for Gaza. This is how it might look
Read full article: Israel and Hamas are inching toward a new ceasefire deal for Gaza. This is how it might lookIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss a potential ceasefire in Gaza.
Trump says US must send more weapons to Ukraine, days after ordering pause in deliveries
Read full article: Trump says US must send more weapons to Ukraine, days after ordering pause in deliveriesPresident Donald Trump says the U.S. will have to send more weapons to Ukraine, just days after ordering a pause in critical weapons deliveries to Kyiv.
Trump and Netanyahu take a victory lap to mark strikes on Iran nuclear facilities
Read full article: Trump and Netanyahu take a victory lap to mark strikes on Iran nuclear facilitiesIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is telling President Donald Trump that he is nominating the U.S. leader for a Nobel Peace Prize.
New details emerge on Gaza ceasefire proposal as Netanyahu heads to the White House
Read full article: New details emerge on Gaza ceasefire proposal as Netanyahu heads to the White HouseNew details have emerged of the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal submitted by mediators to Hamas, while Israel has sent a negotiating team to Qatar ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s White House visit.
Israel will send ceasefire negotiating team to Qatar a day before Trump and Netanyahu meet
Read full article: Israel will send ceasefire negotiating team to Qatar a day before Trump and Netanyahu meetU.S.-led ceasefire efforts in Gaza appear to be gaining momentum after nearly 21 months of war, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says Israel on Sunday will send a negotiating team to talks in Qatar.
Trump says he didn't know an offensive term he used in a speech is considered antisemitic
Read full article: Trump says he didn't know an offensive term he used in a speech is considered antisemiticPresident Donald Trump says he didn’t know that the term “shylock” is considered antisemitic when he used it in a speech to describe unscrupulous moneylenders.
Amnesty International says Israel and aid system use starvation to commit Gaza genocide
Read full article: Amnesty International says Israel and aid system use starvation to commit Gaza genocideAmnesty International has issued a report saying a controversial system to distribute aid in Gaza uses starvation tactics against Palestinians to continue to commit genocide in the Gaza Strip during Israel’s war with Hamas.
Trump to meet at White House with American hostage freed from Gaza
Read full article: Trump to meet at White House with American hostage freed from GazaPresident Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will meet at the White House on Thursday with Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, who was released in May.
Trump says deal for ceasefire in Gaza is closer after Israel agrees on terms
Read full article: Trump says deal for ceasefire in Gaza is closer after Israel agrees on termsU.S. President Donald Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for a new 60-day ceasefire with Hamas and that Washington would work with both sides during that time to try to end more than 20 months of war in Gaza.
Hamas is open to a ceasefire. But Netanyahu says there's no room for Hamas in postwar Gaza
Read full article: Hamas is open to a ceasefire. But Netanyahu says there's no room for Hamas in postwar GazaHamas and Israel staked out their positions ahead of expected talks on a Washington-backed ceasefire proposal.
Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and urges Hamas to accept deal
Read full article: Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and urges Hamas to accept dealPresident Donald Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and warned Hamas to accept the deal before conditions worsen.
Netanyahu to head to Washington next Monday as Trump presses for a ceasefire in Gaza
Read full article: Netanyahu to head to Washington next Monday as Trump presses for a ceasefire in GazaPresident Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House next Monday as the U.S. leader has begun stepping up his push on the Israeli government to broker a ceasefire and hostage agreement and bring about an end to the war in Gaza.
The Latest: Senate votes on amendments to Trump’s big bill ahead of July 4 deadline
Read full article: The Latest: Senate votes on amendments to Trump’s big bill ahead of July 4 deadlinePossible changes to President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts are being considered, though most of the amendments are expected to fail.
A week into the fragile Israel-Iran peace agreement, here's what we still don't know
Read full article: A week into the fragile Israel-Iran peace agreement, here's what we still don't knowIt’s been a week since the U.S. pressed Israel and Iran into a truce, ending a bloody 12-day conflict that had set the Middle East and the world on edge.
How Democrats in America’s most Jewish city embraced a critic of Israel for New York mayor
Read full article: How Democrats in America’s most Jewish city embraced a critic of Israel for New York mayorZohran Mamdani, an outspoken critic of Israel, is the expected Democratic nominee for mayor in America’s most Jewish city and that's raising alarms among some in the New York's Jewish community.