Archive for Tag: Israel

Inganamort hosts Jewish leaders for conversation on Israel, antisemitism

SPARTA, N.J. – Assemblyman Michael Inganamort hosted Jewish leaders from across his district in the state’s northwestern corner for a conversation on rising antisemitism on college campuses earlier this month. Inganamort recently returned from a 42-hour visit to Israel, where he met with military leaders at the Gaza border;...

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Newly elected GOP lawmakers, mayor visit war-torn Israeli communities near Gaza border

TRENTON, N.J. – Three newly elected Republican Assembly members, Assemblymen Michael Inganamort, Paul Kanitra and Greg Myhre, and Middletown Mayor Tony Perry, are among the delegation of state legislators, elected officials and educators visiting war-torn communities and families in Israel next week with the Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest...

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Resolution demanding Hamas surrender introduced in NJ Assembly

TRENTON, N.J. – In contrast to the progressives calling on Israel to commit to a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East, Assemblywoman Beth Sawyer introduces a resolution demanding Hamas to surrender to stop civilian bloodshed in Gaza. “Hamas terrorists must be held accountable for their actions that are responsible...

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Sawyer condemns Hamas’ attack while recounting visit to Israel, demands border security for Americans

TRENTON, N.J. – As the conflict between the terrorist group Hamas and Israel stretches into its seventh day, Assemblywoman Beth Sawyer, a member of the New Jersey-Israel Commission, expresses her support for Israel while recalling her recent visit to the nation and demanding more secure borders to protect Americans....

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Newark anti-Semitic incident raises need for more budget transparency

TRENTON, N.J. – An initiative spearheaded by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka that received funding in the state budget hosted an event honoring a former poet laureate identified as anti-Semitic by the Anti-Defamation League, and featured two speakers also identified as anti-Semitic by the ADL. Assemblywoman Aura Dunn says the...

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Sauickie condemns hate speech at CUNY commencement

Jackson, N.J. – Assemblyman Alex Sauickie is condemning a City University of New York (CUNY) law school graduate’s hate-filled remarks during a May commencement ceremony and supports calls to withdraw public funds from the institution. “There’s a big difference between an individual expressing bigoted views that should be condemned,...

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