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These 70 House Democrats and 21 Republicans voted against a bill to crack down on anti-Semitism on college campuses
Rep. Jerry Nadler, the most senior Jewish House Democrat, spoke out against the bill ahead of its passage.
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The House passed a bill to crack down on antisemitism on college campuses.
70 House Democrats voted against it, including the longest-serving Jewish House Democrat.
That's because the bill defines some criticisms of Israel as being anti-Semitic.
The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday designed to crack down on anti-Semitism on college campuses.
The bill sailed through by a 320-91 bipartisan vote, with 70 House Democrats and 21 House Republicans voting against it.
Lawmakers who voted against the bill aren't necessarily supportive of anti-Semitism, or opposed to efforts to curb it. Rather, they had issues with the definition of anti-Semitism that the bill would mandate.
The Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, led by Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York and cosponsored by 61 other lawmakers across both parties, would require the Department of Education to use definitions of anti-Semitism proposed by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) when enforcing anti-discrimination laws.
That IHRA definition of antis-Semitism — alongside obvious instances of anti-Semitism — encompasses some criticisms commonly made against the State of Israel, including:
Denying the Jewish people their right to self-determination, e.g., by claiming that the existence of a State of Israel is a racist endeavor.
Drawing comparisons of contemporary Israeli policy to that of the Nazis.
That's led to concerns on the part of more progressive lawmakers that free speech norms could be violated, and that anti-Zionism or opposition to Israel could be conflated with anti-Semitism.
On Wednesday, Rep. Jerry Nadler — the longest-serving Jewish House Democrat — spoke out against the bill on the House floor, arguing that the IHRA's definitions of anti-Semitism "may include protected speech in some contexts, particularly with respect to criticism of the State of Israel."
"Speech that is critical of Israel alone does not constitute unlawful discrimination," said Nadler, arguing that the Department of Education already has the ability to investigate discrimination under current law.
The vote took place on Wednesday as college campuses across the country have been swept by pro-Palestinian protests .
"Much of this activity, whether you agree with the sentiments expressed at these protests or not, constitutes legally protected speech," said Nadler. "Some participants shamefully have exhibited anti-Semitic conduct, and the Department of Education will rightfully investigate them."
In December, Nadler also led 92 House Democrats in voting "present" on a GOP-sponsored resolution that equated anti-Zionism with antisemitism . 13 House Democrats voted against the resolution outright.
In an effort to avoid this split, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries asked House Speaker Mike Johnson to take up a separate bill — the Counter Antisemitism Act — which would include establishing a National Coordinator to oversee an Interagency Task Force to Counter Antisemitism in the White House.
Republicans had their own issues with the bill. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia said that she would vote against the bill because it "could convict Christians of antisemitism" for believing that Jewish people played a role in the killing of Jesus Christ — a notion that the Catholic Church has refuted since the 1960s.
It's unclear when — or if — the bill will be taken up in the Senate, where the bill has 30 cosponsors, roughly half of whom are Democrats.
Here are the 91 lawmakers who voted against the bill, with Democrats listed in italics:
The 70 Democrats and 21 Republicans who voted against the antisemitism bill in the House.
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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Who are these jurists? Who pays their salaries and why does this court exist? The UN is bad enough.
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Already a Travesty, the ICC Eyes Charges Against Israel The court at The Hague considers bringing wholly specious charges against leaders of the Jewish state.
By Eugene Kontorovich |
Posted By RUTHFULLY YOURS
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Consul Update Edited.
Operational Updates
Entire Gaza Strip
Throughout the past day, IAF fighter jets struck a large amount of terrorist infrastructure, including operational tunnel shafts and military structures, to assist IDF ground troops.
Additionally, an IAF aircraft struck armed terrorists that threatened the troops.
Central Gaza Strip
Yesterday (May 1), a number of launches toward IDF troops were identified in central Gaza. No injuries were reported. In response, IAF fighter jets and IDF artillery struck an operational tunnel shaft and a mortar launch post in the area from which the launches were identified.
In a separate area of central Gaza, IDF ground troops identified and quickly eliminated a terrorist cell adjacent to them using an IAF aircraft and artillery fire.
Additionally, IDF ground troops used a UAV to identify a terrorist entering a military structure in central Gaza which was then struck by an IAF fighter jet, eliminating the terrorist.
Northern Arena
Overnight, IAF fighter jets struck a number of Hezbollah terror infrastructures in the area of Chebaa. Additionally, a short while ago, IDF troops identified a terrorist operating in a Hezbollah military compound in the area of Markaba. A short while afterward, IAF fighter jets struck the compound from where the terrorist operated.
Updated Statistics
President Herzog Delivers Message of Support to Jewish Communities Around the World
As anti-Semitic and pro-terror demonstrations continue around the world, including on university campuses in the United States, President of Israel Isaac Herzog has delivered a message of support to Jewish communities around the world. The President dedicated his message "to our sisters and brothers around the world." He emphasized, "The people of Israel hear you. The people of Israel stand with you. Do not fear. Stand strong. Together we will overcome." To view the President's full message, click .HERE.
Humanitarian Aid Crossing Opens After Being Raided by Hamas on Oct. 7th
Yesterday (May 1), the IDF announced that the Erez Crossing has been opened for the entrance of humanitarian aid into the northern Gaza Strip for the first time since October 7th, 2023 when it was raided by Hamas terrorists.
In coordination with the Coordinator for Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) Agency, 30 trucks of humanitarian aid, including food and medical supplies, arrived from Jordan and entered Gaza.
The entry of humanitarian aid through the Erez Crossing was made possible through the work of IDF engineers.
To view footage of humanitarian aid trucks venturing into Gaza through the Erez Crossing, click HERE..
Former Hostage Describes the Sadism of Her Hamas Captors
On Oct. 7th, 2023, 18-year-old Noga Weiss was brutally kidnapped from her home in Kibbutz Be'eri by Hamas terrorists. She was held as a hostage in Gaza until she was eventually released as part of the framework of the IDF's operational pause.
Recently, Keshet 12 News interviewed Noga about her experience in Hamas captivity. During her testimony, she described the sadistic nature of her Hamas captors, one of whom told Noah that she "would stay and bring him children." To watch the full interview, click HERE..
Operation: Swords of Iron Humanitarian Update
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (center) touring the Kerem Shalom Crossing with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (right) and COGAT officers.
406 aid trucks were inspected and transferred to the Gaza Strip yesterday. 196 trucks were distributed within Gaza, 121 of which contained food.
Airdrops: 173 pallets containing tens of thousands of packages of food aid were airdropped in coordination with partner countries over northern Gaza yesterday.
Aid to northern Gaza: 88 aid trucks were coordinated to northern Gaza (56 private sector, 2 WHO, and 30 through the new northern crossing).
4 tankers of cooking gas and 2 tankers of fuel designated for the operation of essential infrastructure in Gaza, entered Gaza.
28 trucks of flour were coordinated via the Ashdod port program.
Coordinations: Out of 40 general coordination requests, 35 were approved. 7 UN requests for coordinations were submitted with 2 being approved. 13 coordinations to northern Gaza were requested with 10 being approved. Since Jan. 1, 87% of all coordination requests have been approved.
26 bakeries are currently operational in Gaza, providing close to 5 million breads, rolls, and pita breads daily.
So far, 3,204 injured and sick individuals and 725 escorts have been evacuated from the strip.
The northern water pipeline from Israel is now fully operational, providing an average of 50 liters per person a day.
Today, between 10:00 and 14:00, the IDF will pause operations in the Tel Al-Saltan neighborhood in Rafah, to enable the movement of humanitarian aid.
UN Secretary-General Promotes Libelous Claim Targeting IDF Troops in Gaza
Earlier this week, during a press conference, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, promoted a libelous claim targeting IDF troops in Gaza. During the conference, the Secretary-General spoke of "mass graves" of Palestinians found near hospitals in the Gaza Strip. In his remarks, the Secretary-General insinuated that IDF troops who conducted anti-terror operations in the vicinity of the hospitals were responsible.
In response, Israel's Foreign Ministry issued the following statement:
"Choosing to inflame hatred and push fake news in a volatile and tense situation is irresponsible and dangerous.
The bodies you are referencing were buried by Palestinians. We searched for the bodies of Israeli hostages, examined the bodies and returned them to their place.
The modern day blood libel that you are spreading is a complete and total fabrication and is an insult to the families of Israeli hostages who are in immense pain as they wait for news about their loved ones."
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She should not go outside during lightening:
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Star Parker speaks out:
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