Michigan candidate backs 1-state solution, slashing military aid to Israel

In this November 6, 2008 photo, Rashida Tlaib, a Democrat, is photographed outside the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Michigan. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

In this November 6, 2008 photo, Rashida Tlaib, a Democrat, is photographed outside the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Michigan. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Rashida Tlaib, slated to be first woman of Palestinian heritage in Congress, claims two-state solution won’t work; J street says it is seeking clarification

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Anti-Semitic vandalism in Holland rises 40% to highest level since 2007

A man waving a Palestinian flag smashed the windows of the HaCarmel kosher restaurant in Amsterdam, December 7, 2017. (Ginopress B.V./AFP/Getty Images/via JTA)

A man waving a Palestinian flag smashed the windows of the HaCarmel kosher restaurant in Amsterdam, December 7, 2017. (Ginopress B.V./AFP/Getty Images/via JTA)

Trend part of a small overall rise in anti-Jewish incidents in 2017 over 2016

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UNESCO adopts another resolution ignoring Jewish link to Temple Mount

UNESCO's World Heritage Committee voting on a resolution ignoring Jewish and Christian ties to Jerusalem's Old City in Paris, October 26, 2016 (screen shot UNESCO website)

UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee voting on a resolution ignoring Jewish and Christian ties to Jerusalem’s Old City in Paris, October 26, 2016 (screen shot UNESCO website)

In secret ballot, cultural body’s World Heritage Committee approves text using only the site’s Muslim name; 10 states vote in favor, 2 oppose, 8 abstain

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NY, California universities among ‘hotspots’ of anti-Israel, anti-Semitic activity

An image from the documentary 'Crossing the Line 2,' which depicts rising anti-Semitic activity on North American campuses. (Courtesy)

An image from the documentary ‘Crossing the Line 2,’ which depicts rising anti-Semitic activity on North American campuses. (Courtesy)

Brandeis survey of 50 US campuses finds one of the strongest predictors of hostile climate toward Jews and Israel is an active Students for Justice in Palestine group

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Ahead of new vote, UNESCO chief vows to combat ‘distorted visions’ of history

The chief of the UN's education and culture agency, Irina Bokova of Bulgaria, August 21, 2015. (AP/Raad Adayleh)

The chief of the UN’s education and culture agency, Irina Bokova of Bulgaria, August 21, 2015. (AP/Raad Adayleh)

In letter to education minister, who severed ties with UN agency over Jerusalem resolution, Irina Bokova says she’ll fight denial of Israel’s right to exist

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UNESCO’s executive board adopts Jerusalem resolution

Tisha B'Av prayers at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem, August 13, 2016. (Yaakov Lederman/Flash90)

Tisha B’Av prayers at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem, August 13, 2016. (Yaakov Lederman/Flash90)

Despite last-ditch Israeli efforts, motion ignoring Jewish and Christian historical ties to holy sites is ratified by cultural body

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Knife attacker shot outside Israeli embassy in Ankara

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Police special forces stand guard in front of the Israeli Embassy in Ankara, Turkey after a mentally disturbed Turkish man wielding a knife tried to storm the building, September 21, 2016. (AFP/Adem Altan)

Perpetrator wounded by security forces after trying to storm building; no Israelis injured in incident

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