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More than two years after Hamas' massacre of Israelis on October 7, 2023, Palestinian terror groups are still holding several hostages captive in Gaza.

After being targeted in an antisemitic attack at Mississippi State University, Dave Portnoy spoke out about rising antisemitism and how America should respond.

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has transformed from Michael Harrington’s pro-Israel, democratic socialist movement into a far-left organization leading anti-Zionist activism in U.S. politics. Once rooted in support for a two-state solution, the DSA now promotes Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) efforts, labels Israel an “apartheid” state, and amplifies rhetoric that ignores or excuses antisemitism and Palestinian terrorism. Backed by figures such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, and New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, the DSA wields growing influence on campuses and within progressive circles. This AJC explainer traces the group’s ideological evolution, its role in shaping anti-Israel discourse since October 7, and its impact on U.S. politics and Jewish advocacy nationwide.

What you need to know about Nicholas “Nick” J. Fuentes, his America First movement, his relationship with Alex Jones, “the Groypers,” Milo Yiannopoulos, and more.

These are the eight American hostages who were in Hamas captivity. Whether raised in Israel or spending a gap year before college, their lives were violently interrupted when thousands of Hamas terrorists crossed the Gaza border on October 7. Each story is a reminder of lives torn apart, families waiting, and a nation’s enduring hope.