pro-Palestine activism

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Zionist group Betar US to cease New York operations after attorney general investigation

On Tuesday, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a settlement with Betar US, which requires the group accused of making violent threats to cease its New York operations

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3 Min
By: Neha Madhira

Organizers launch campaign against Capital One for partnership with arms manufacturer

Capital One is among the banks that have collectively issued a $545 million loan to Elbit Systems, a supplier of over 80% of weapons and equipment to the Israeli military

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5 Min
By: Tamar Sarai

Elbit subsidiary empties out Raleigh offices after protest campaign, activists say

Logos Technologies, a subsidiary of Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems, appears to have vacated its North Carolina offices, according to activists

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6 Min
By: C. Frances

Vetoed California bill divides Indian Americans over protecting political dissidents from foreign threats

SB 509 proposed to train local police to recognize “transnational repression.” Sikh and Hindu advocacy groups split over whether the bill protected vulnerable immigrant communities or infringed upon free speech

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9 Min
By: Nevin Kallepalli

Columbia’s agreement with Trump administration increases risk of serious disciplinary action for students protesting genocide

As Columbia pursues a second investigation into a May library protest, the university adopts a sweeping definition of antisemitism that includes criticism of Israel

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8 Min
By: Eric Santomauro-Stenzel

The Global March to Gaza ended in violence. Activists remain undeterred 

Conceived as a “civilian response to global injustice,” marchers from across the world descended on Cairo in June, with the goal of crossing Egypt’s Rafah border and breaking Israel’s humanitarian blockade on Gaza

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9 Min
By: Jenna Martin

‘It’s not worth the risk’: International students cancel travel amid Trump crackdown on free speech

Many young people on foreign visas are now avoiding summer travel to see their families

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6 Min
By: Sofia Ahmed

NYU draws widespread condemnation for withholding pro-Palestine graduation speaker’s diploma

New York University has been cracking down on pro-Palestine speech and activism for years, community members told Prism

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4 Min
By: Eric Santomauro-Stenzel, Kristi Yang

Pro-Israel group’s threats to Palestine organizers send shockwaves through campus communities

Betar US’s former head claimed in an interview with Prism that the group works with the Trump administration and police to identify protesters. Student organizers say Betar’s actions, including distributing “pagers,” are making students feel unsafe

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11 Min
By: Neha Madhira

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD brass frequented events held by group linked to Israel’s far right

As city officials cracked down on anti-genocide protesters, Adams and top NYPD officers attended several events hosted by the Israel Heritage Foundation. One officer even showed up in his police uniform

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9 Min
By: Glen Stellmacher

New York proposal against wearing a mask during crimes stigmatizes masking and won’t stop antisemitism, Jewish and health advocates say

The new budget includes penalties for masking while committing certain crimes

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6 Min
By: Laura Weiss

Midwest organizers lead push to repeal anti-boycott laws as free speech battle intensifies

Thirty-eight states have penalized boycotts of Israel in measures that critics argue directly attack First Amendment rights

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5 Min
By: Alexandra Martinez

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