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May. 20, 2024 By Robb Pozarycki, Lloyd Mitchell & Brooklyn Paper staff
Two Brooklyn lawmakers took to social media to express concern after police were caught on camera roughly arresting demonstrators at a pro-Palestine march on Saturday.
May. 20, 2024 By Robb Pozarycki, Lloyd Mitchell & Brooklyn Paper staff
Two Brooklyn lawmakers took to social media to express concern after police were caught on camera roughly arresting demonstrators at a pro-Palestine march on Saturday.
Mar. 25, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost his way” as a leader and, along with Palestinian leaders and some Israeli officials, has become an obstacle in achieving peace in Israel and Gaza.
Mar. 12, 2024 By Adam Daly
An Israeli real estate exposition due to take place on Friday at a Midwood synagogue has drawn scorn from local activists who are calling on elected officials to intervene and cancel the event advertising the sale of properties on occupied Palestinian land.
Mar. 6, 2024 By Adam Daly
The Met Council on Jewish Poverty, America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to fighting poverty, announced Tuesday that it will distribute $1 million worth of halal food to pantries across the city during Ramadan this year.
Feb. 27, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Five Jewish politicians from New York City — including two hailing from Brooklyn — penned an open letter last week calling for an end to the war in Gaza and condemning the actions of the Israeli government.
Feb. 7, 2024 By Khushali Haji
After an Indian buffet, warm chai and a vent about the difficulty of finding space for jamming sessions, 18 Jewish and Muslim musicians in Kensington opened up their instrument cases.
Jan. 16, 2024 By Barbara Russo
A Brooklyn public school is under fire after one of its teachers displayed a map showing Middle East geography that left out Israel, angering parents and other New Yorkers across the city, according to reports.
Jan. 5, 2024 By Ximena Del Cerro
Thousands of protesters took to the Brooklyn Bridge on New Year’s Day to continue their calls for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Nov. 3, 2023 By Jada Camille
Hours before the House of Representatives voted to pass a bill that would send $14 billion in aid to Israel amidst its ongoing war with Hamas, protestors gathered outside the district office of U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke in Flatbush, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Oct. 30, 2023 By Adam Daly
Thousands of New Yorkers marched across the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday in support of Gaza, calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East as Israel continues to expand its ground operations in the Gaza Strip.