The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/north-carolina/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:48:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png North Carolina | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/north-carolina/ 32 32 Dave Matthews says his criticism of Israel shouldn’t be ‘twisted’ into antisemitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/dave-matthews-says-his-criticism-of-israel-shouldnt-be-twisted-into-antisemitism/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:40:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3839315 American rocker touts 'deep respect' for Jews; recalls attending bar mitzvah on Oct. 7, interrupted by 'horror' of Hamas attack, but says Israel's subsequent war 'no less horrific'

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]]> North Carolina Dems reject Gaza genocide resolution after campaign by Jewish caucus https://www.timesofisrael.com/north-carolina-dems-reject-gaza-genocide-resolution-after-campaign-by-jewish-caucus/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:41:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835988 'Now we feel like we have a home again,' says Jewish Democrat after measure calling to 'prosecute' and 'vet' those who 'may have participated in or enabled genocide' is narrowly defeated

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]]> Key US primaries in Texas and North Carolina feature Iran, Israel and Hitler’s gun https://www.timesofisrael.com/key-us-primaries-in-texas-and-north-carolina-feature-iran-israel-and-hitlers-gun/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:12:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3767271 Trump's bombing of Islamic Republic gives group opposed to pro-Israel spending first big chance on Tuesday to flex its power, as AIPAC's brand seen as increasingly toxic

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]]> FBI says it disrupted plot for New Year’s Eve terror attack inspired by Islamic State https://www.timesofisrael.com/fbi-says-it-disrupted-plot-for-new-years-eve-terror-attack-inspired-by-islamic-state/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:27:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3725568 18-year-old arrested in undercover operation for alleged plan to target North Carolina grocery store, fast-food restaurant; official says suspect 'was willing to sacrifice himself'

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]]> North Carolina rejects BDS groups’ claim of ‘victory’ after it sells Israeli bonds https://www.timesofisrael.com/north-carolina-rejects-bds-groups-claim-of-victory-after-it-sells-israeli-bonds/ Sat, 29 Nov 2025 06:23:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3700533 Republican state treasurer insists $6.7 million sale part of routine portfolio rebalance decided before anti-Israel groups submitted petition, says state still holds Israeli bonds

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]]> Jewish lawmaker who shared stage with Seinfeld decries his ‘Free Palestine’-KKK comparison https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-lawmaker-who-shared-stage-with-seinfeld-decries-his-free-palestine-kkk-comparison/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 03:24:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3640262 Sophia Chitlik, a Democratic North Carolina state senator who interviewed freed Hamas hostage at event where the Jewish comedian appeared, calls his comments 'horrific'

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]]> North Carolina Democrat spurns AIPAC, in latest sign of party’s distancing from Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/north-carolina-democrat-spurns-aipac-in-latest-sign-of-partys-distancing-from-israel/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 02:37:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3620674 Valerie Foushee, whose 2022 campaign was backed by AIPAC, says she won't accept its donations in next race, as DNC weighs resolutions calling for arms embargo, Palestine recognition

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]]> American officials welcome release of US citizen Keith Siegel from Hamas captivity https://www.timesofisrael.com/american-officials-welcome-release-of-us-citizen-keith-siegel-from-hamas-captivity/ Sun, 02 Feb 2025 05:47:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3473304 White House, former VP Kamala Harris, and officials from Siegel's home state of North Carolina issue statements celebrating his release, urging return of remaining hostages

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]]> Josh Stein beats ‘Black NAZI’ to become North Carolina’s first Jewish governor https://www.timesofisrael.com/josh-stein-beats-black-nazi-to-become-north-carolinas-first-jewish-governor/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 04:24:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3412986 Disgraced GOP candidate Mark Robinson, who has history of incendiary remarks about Jews, concedes gubernatorial race in key US swing state, which the AP calls for Trump

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]]> VP uses Gaza protests as opportunities to rally crowd, as disruptions turn routine https://www.timesofisrael.com/harris-uses-gaza-protests-as-moments-to-rally-crowd-as-interruptions-turn-routine/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 06:27:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3409672 Anti-Israel activists disrupted the Democratic candidate at all 3 of her rallies Wednesday, prompting honed response that stays on message in last days before election

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]]> US Jewish officials handling hurricane communications face antisemitic harassment https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-officials-handling-hurricane-communications-face-antisemitic-harassment/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:27:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3392925 Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, Asheville Mayor Manheimer and FEMA spokesperson Rothenberg all targeted with abuse amid wave of social media misinformation on relief efforts

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]]> What to know about Josh Stein, who’s outpolling Mark Robinson for North Carolina governor https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-to-know-about-josh-stein-who-is-outpolling-mark-robinson-in-nc-governors-race/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 01:22:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3381952 Amid his rival's repeated scandals, a win by the Jewish attorney could buoy Harris against Trump, while some see it as a sign of acceptance of the local Jewish community

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]]> GOP candidate in North Carolina denies calling himself ‘black NAZI’ on porn site forum https://www.timesofisrael.com/gop-candidate-in-north-carolina-denies-calling-himself-black-nazi-on-porn-site-forum/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:07:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3379576 Mark Robinson vows to stay in race despite CNN report that he wrote of being aroused by memory of 'peeping' at women in gym showers as a teen, voiced support for slavery

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]]> Trump speaks behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since attempt on his life https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-speaks-behind-bulletproof-glass-at-first-outdoor-rally-since-attempt-on-his-life/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:03:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3359014 With snipers positioned on roofs, Trump and running mate Sen. JD Vance return to battleground state North Carolina, tell crowd VP Harris will destroy America if elected

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]]> Trump, Harris attack each other’s policies as US VP begins her presidential campaign https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-harris-attack-each-others-policies-as-us-vp-begins-her-presidential-campaign/ Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:51:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3339570 Donald Trump releases barrage of insults against Kamala Harris at a rally after she says his plans would take the US backwards

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