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Lea Speyer is the New York-based senior campus correspondent for The Algemeiner. She previously worked as a journalist in Israel. Lea holds a MA Degree in Government from IDC Herzliya.

ARTICLES BY: Lea Speyer


July 15, 2016 1:23 pm
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Morning After Terror Attack in Nice, Leading Local Rabbi Says Members of Jewish Community Among Wounded, Missing

At least six members of France's Jewish community are among the injured and missing following the horrific terror attack in the south of the country...

July 14, 2016 4:23 pm
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Hezbollah Official: ‘Israel Worried and Scared’ of Defeat in Future Conflict

A Hezbollah official recently boasted of the terror group's prowess, warning that Israel will be defeated in any future conflict, the semi-official Iranian news agency...

July 14, 2016 4:12 pm
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Swedish Public Television Blocks Documentary Linking Jihad to Antisemitism for Fear of Offending Muslims

Swedish state television blocked the airing of a documentary linking jihad to antisemitism, out of fear it would offend the country's growing Muslim population, the Danish language news outlet...

July 14, 2016 1:35 pm
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Jewish Human Rights Champion Foxman: Trump Didn’t Create, Encourage Antisemitism Among Followers

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has neither created antisemites nor encouraged them, a Jewish human rights leader told Slate in a recent interview. Abe Foxman,...

July 14, 2016 7:21 am
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Israel’s UN Ambassador: Improved Ties With Africa to Bolster Support for Israel at Biased UN

As Israel and Africa enter into a “renaissance” in their relationship, the diplomatic benefits for the Jewish state are massive, Israel’s UN ambassador wrote on Tuesday. In an...

July 13, 2016 1:57 pm
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Sen. Joseph Lieberman: US Government’s Weak Behavior Enhances Iran’s Nefarious Activities (INTERVIEW)

The American government's behavior has enhanced Iran’s inflammatory rhetoric and nefarious activity, former US senator Joseph Lieberman told The Algemeiner on Wednesday. “If we are weak,...

July 13, 2016 12:16 pm
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Ahead of One-Year Anniversary of JCPOA, Iran Boasts New Generation of Powerful Centrifuges, Threatens to Resume Nuclear Activity

Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) announced Wednesday that the country's experts are testing a new generation of centrifuges, the Islamic Republic's semi-official state news agency Fars reported.  AEOI spokesman...

July 13, 2016 3:58 am
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Study: Among Europeans, Greeks Have Most Negative Attitude Towards Jews

Among Europeans, Greeks have some of the most negative attitudes towards Jews, a new Pew Research Center study revealed on Monday. According to the study --...

July 13, 2016 3:52 am
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Users of Popular Gaming App ‘Clash Royale’ Call for Burning of Jews

A popular mobile gaming app has become a hotbed of antisemitic and racist activity, VICE Gaming reported on Tuesday. According to the report, the "Clash...

July 12, 2016 2:18 pm
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South African Jewish Leaders: Global Threat of Islamist Terror ‘Unfortunate Reality’ That Makes Securing Our Community a Top Priority

Following the arrest of twin brothers plotting to attack Jewish institutions and the US Embassy in Pretoria, South African Jewish leaders railed against the "global threat...

July 12, 2016 12:36 pm
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Israel’s UN Ambassador Warns: Hezbollah Has 120,000 Hidden Missiles — More Than All European NATO Allies

Lebanon-based terror group Hezbollah has amassed a larger arsenal of hidden rockets and missiles than all European NATO allies combined, Israel’s ambassador to the United...

July 11, 2016 6:23 pm
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Israel Slams UNESCO Over Efforts to ‘Distort History’ Ahead of Controversial Vote on Resolution That ‘Deliberately Ignores’ Historical Jewish Connection to Jerusalem, Temple Mount

Israel's Foreign Ministry sharply rebuked a major United Nations agency on Monday for its efforts to “distort history” ahead of a controversial vote in which...

July 11, 2016 6:05 pm
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Head of Israel’s Cyber Authority: ‘Holistic Approach’ Best Way to Counter Threats From ‘Borderless’ Realm of Cyberspace

Due to the constantly evolving nature of cyberspace, Israel must use innovative approaches not usually seen in cybersecurity practices to defend the country’s cyber home-front,...

July 11, 2016 6:00 pm
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UK Parliament Committee May Recall Labour Party Leader Over ‘Inaccurate, Misleading’ Testimony During Antisemitism Inquiry

The head of Britain’s Labour Party may be forced to reappear before a powerful parliamentary committee over “inaccurate and misleading” answers he gave while defending his...

World

Jews, Israelis Targeted in Austria Amid Surge in Antisemitic Incidents; Loc...

Austria is facing a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents and anti-Israel rhetoric, prompting outrage from the country's Jewish community and...

Israel

Europe Won’t Pressure Israel to ‘Commit Suicide’ Amid Gaz...

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has dismissed mounting global pressure to end the war in Gaza and accept the creation...

Middle East

US, Israel Recall Negotiators From Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Witkoff Says...

Israel and the United States both recalled their negotiators from Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar on Thursday, with US envoy...

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