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Judea Pearl is the author of the new book, 'Coexistence and Other Fighting Words.' (Courtesy)
December 23, 2025, 4:46 am
Slain journalist Daniel Pearl’s father charts recent ‘Zionophobia’ rise in new book
In ‘Coexistence and Other Fighting Words,’ Judea Pearl tracks post-Oct. 7 denial of Jewish self-determination, defending Israel on multiple fronts, while coining some notable phrases
By Rich Tenorio
Activist Raheel Raza in an undated photo. (Courtesy)
December 9, 2025, 8:39 pm
‘Eternal optimist’ Pakistani-Canadian Muslim woman is one of Israel’s fiercest advocates
Human rights activist Raheel Raza seeks to ‘defang’ the extremist elements of her faith that drive antisemitism – and has been to the Jewish state over a dozen times in the process
By Sharon Aschaiek
Senator Cory Booker and Alexis Lewis attend the 2025 New Jersey Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at American Dream on Nov. 21, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Bobby Bank/Getty Images via JTA)
December 2, 2025, 10:52 pm
Torah-quoting Sen. Cory Booker marries into the People of the Book
The New Jersey politician, long known for his pro-Israel advocacy, ties the knot with Alexis Lewis in an interfaith ceremony that features a rabbi and Jewish rituals
By Grace Gilson
Illustrative: A pro-Israel counter-protester at an anti-Israel demonstration in Times Square, New York City, January 1, 2025. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
August 8, 2025, 4:14 pm
Amid record antisemitism, US Jewish activists call on leaders to vacate their echo chamber
Smaller organizations challenge the establishment, saying the changed atmosphere requires new tactics and communication with the public
By Luke Tress
Writer and pro-Israel, pro-Jewish advocate Pat Johnson in Vancouver, May 2025. (Courtesy)
June 29, 2025, 2:13 am
Gay liberal Canadian writer takes fellow non-Jews to task, one acerbic essay at a time
Furious about antisemitism and unfair targeting of Israel, journalist Pat Johnson says Jews today need increasingly more support. His Substack paves the way
By Robert Sarner
Azealia Banks performs during her concert at the Bataclan venue in Paris on April 12, 2025. (Photo by Xavier Galiana / AFP)
June 6, 2025, 4:03 pm
‘I’m a Zionist,’ rapper Azealia Banks declares in latest tweet spree
In a two-day social media blast after being asked whether she supports Israel or Palestine, the musician makes her stance abundantly clear
By Grace Gilson
Tessa Veksler celebrates her graduation from the University of California, Santa Barbara, June 16, 2024. (Courtesy)
May 2, 2025, 5:06 am
How a Jewish-American student leader faced down hate to become a global influencer
As anti-Israel protests peaked last year, Tessa Veksler beat a recall vote as UC Santa Barbara student body president. She now features in the top-grossing documentary ‘October 8’
By Katja Ridderbusch
Swedish Christian MEP Alice Teodorescu Måwe. (Courtesy of EPP Group)
January 25, 2025, 8:40 am
How Swedish MEP Alice Teodorescu Mawe became Israel’s most outspoken European ally
At home and in the European Parliament, the staunch advocate for Jews and Israel is leading the fight against overt antisemitism, as well as Jew-hatred masquerading as anti-Zionism
By Batya Levinthal
Activists with the pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel groups Jewish Voice for Peace and IfNotNow hold a rally demanding a ceasefire in Gaza in the rotunda of the Cannon House Office Building on October 18, 2023, in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP)
January 20, 2025, 1:08 am
US attorney uses ‘lawfare’ to force $700K settlement from Jewish Voice for Peace
David Abrams makes a living off hunting alleged fraud by groups critical of Israel; in JVP’s case, the group allegedly misrepresented itself when applying for COVID relief funds
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
One Mitzvah A Day founder Mandana Dayani. (Jojo Korsh)
January 16, 2025, 1:34 am
New project urges US Jews and allies to spur change via one ‘good deed’ text per day
Jewish American activist Mandana Dayani says bipartisan One Mitzvah A Day can help mobilize pro-Israel activists, fight antisemitism, and show gratitude to supporters
By Jordana Horn
Stand-up comedian/Israel advocate Yochay Sponder. (Limor Azran Garfinkle)
December 27, 2024, 8:56 am
What Matters Now to comedian Yochay Sponder: Post-Oct. 7 truth — with laughs
Considering it his ‘reserve duty,’ the veteran Israeli comedian uses his heavily Hebrew-inflected English to point out global hypocrisy and remind the world that Israelis want peace
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and then-Bild newspaper chief editor, Kai Diekmann, right, look at original blueprints of the Nazi concentration camp in Auschwitz, Poland, in Berlin, August 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Rainer Jensen, Pool)
November 30, 2024, 8:27 am
Bild’s ex-editor on that leaked document: It’s a journalist’s job to publish secret info
If someone gives you a document, they’re always pursuing an agenda, says Kai Diekmann; he also discusses the paper’s unique stance on Israel and his most dramatic meeting with Netanyahu
By Katharina Kunert
Nova Peris at Kibbutz Be’eri outside the home of slain peace activist Vivian Silver, March 2024. (Courtesy)
November 23, 2024, 9:38 am
Why one of Australia’s best-known Aboriginal activists is taking a stand on Israel
Nova Peris is an Olympic gold medalist, former parliamentarian, and well-known advocate for her people’s equality – and she’s bucking many on the left to support the Jewish state
By Nomi Kaltmann
Author and Israel advocate Aviva Klompas. (Zev Fisher)
October 11, 2024, 10:02 am
What Matters Now to Aviva Klompas: Fighting for public opinion, the 8th front of the war
The author and Israel advocate has tirelessly posted on her social platforms, sharing essential objective facts and stories of those who have fallen on and since October 7
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Protesters holding placards and Israeli flags join a gathering outside the headquarters of the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) in London on October 16, 2023, to appeal to the corporation to call Hamas 'terrorists.' (Daniel Leal/AFP)
October 3, 2024, 3:08 pm
BBC coverage of Hamas conflict ‘profoundly biased,’ says former pro-Iran commentator
Once a vocal supporter of the Islamic Republic, Catherine Perez-Shakdam recently stepped up to head We Believe In Israel – and now has Britain’s top broadcaster in her sights
By Robert Philpot
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