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53 Jewish groups lobby Biden to adopt Israel-centric definition of antisemitism

Major Jewish organization call on Biden to adopt an Israel-centric definition of antisemitism for use by all federal departments and agencies… the definition defines many criticisms of Israel as ‘antisemitic’… some groups oppose the action, calling its use an ‘attack on academic freedom& free speech’

[Satire] AIPAC Coordinator Harris to also hold ex-officio position of U.S. VP

The Dependent writes: Former US Senator Kamala Harris, who was promoted to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s Deputy National Coordinator, is going to hold the office of Vice President of the US in an ex-officio capacity. “Yes, as is the norm, Senator Harris will also be holding down the office of VP,” said AIPAC CEO Howard Kohr…

Biden is most pro-Israel nominee ever (and he will ‘defeat’ ‘hypercritical’ voices in the party)

Phil Weiss reports that pro-Israel advocates are overjoyed at the prospect of Joe Biden… they say there has never been a nominee from any party who is so pro-Israel, and that his choice of Kamala Harris as veep reflects his love of Israel…

Dem candidates mostly turn a blind eye to Israeli atrocities and Palestinian rights

On the critical issue of Israel/Palestine, Democratic presidential hopefuls reveal a strong pro-Israel leaning that does not match the sentiments of a huge swath of Democratic voters.

Action Alert: Tell the candidates, “a good President knows that Palestine matters.”

Our presidential candidates are neglecting the simple principle that Palestinians are entitled to the same rights as the rest of humanity. Instead, they favor Israel, a state with Palestinian blood on its hands. We must pressure the candidates to engage with this subject, and to come out on the side of justice.

WATCH: Candidates pledge support for Israel in AJC Global Forum videos

Over half of the presidential candidates provided videos of support to the American Jewish Committee for its 2019 Global Forum in Washington D.C. The AJC is known for its advocacy for Israel and its work to destroy the international movement to boycott Israel over Israel’s human rights abuses against Palestinians. See the videos…