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Mark Ruffalo Backs Petition Urging Democrats to Reject Jeffries as House Speaker Over Israel Support
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Mark Ruffalo Backs Petition Urging Democrats to Reject Jeffries as House Speaker Over Israel Support

Actor Mark Ruffalo is backing a campaign calling on Democrats to choose an alternative to Hakeem Jeffries, in protest at his pro-Israel positions and his support for military aid to Israel.

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US report sparks controversy over American Psychological Association's stance on Gaza war
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US report sparks controversy over American Psychological Association's stance on Gaza war

A report by a committee in the US House of Representatives has sparked controversy over the American Psychological Association leadership's positions on antisemitism complaints and the war on Gaza.

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US lawmakers step up pressure on Israel: withholding PA funds threatens West Bank collapse
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US lawmakers step up pressure on Israel: withholding PA funds threatens West Bank collapse

The six lawmakers sent a letter to the US secretary of state and the treasury secretary, urging them to press the Israeli government to ensure clearance revenues keep being transferred to the Palestinian Authority.

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Washington tightens the squeeze on Israel boycotts with bill to penalise universities
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Washington tightens the squeeze on Israel boycotts with bill to penalise universities

The House voted 237 to 169 on Thursday in favour of the "Protecting Economic and Academic Freedom Act (H.R. 4795)".

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