October 5, 2025 STAY INFORMED – TALKING POINTS – ACTIONS TO CONSIDER – STORIES MAKING NEWS The Final Hostages: Hidden, Not Forgotten Negotiators for Israel and Hamas were poised for indirect negotiations to release the hostages and end the war in Gaza, as this edition of The Focus Project was set for publication. The talks […]
September 30, 2025 STAY INFORMED – TALKING POINTS – ACTIONS TO CONSIDER – STORIES MAKING NEWS America’s Plan, Hamas’ Choice and the World’s Response The war in Gaza has entered a pivotal moment. For decades, American and Israeli peace efforts have been met with rejection and violence. A new U.S. proposal now puts an ultimatum […]
September 16, 2025 STAY INFORMED – TALKING POINTS – ACTIONS TO CONSIDER – STORIES MAKING NEWS Reject Violence: Defend Debate, Protect Democracy Disagreement should invite debate – not violence. Intimidation, dehumanization and threats create the conditions for physical attacks. Silencing and demonizing opposing views have become normalized. The risks are great for our entire society […]
September 9, 2025 STAY INFORMED – TALKING POINTS – ACTIONS TO CONSIDER – STORIES MAKING NEWS ‘Resistance’ Never Justifies Murdering Civilians A morning rush hour in Jerusalem turned into carnage when two Palestinian terrorists from the West Bank opened fire at a busy bus stop. In less than a minute, six Israelis were murdered and more than a dozen […]
September 3, 2025 STAY INFORMED – TALKING POINTS – ACTIONS TO CONSIDER – STORIES MAKING NEWS Genocide Lies Against Israel Distort Truth and Endanger Jews The accusation of genocide against the Jewish state is being used as a moral weapon. It is not just a false legal claim – the explosive yet deceptive charge is […]
August 26, 2025 STAY INFORMED – TALKING POINTS – ACTIONS TO CONSIDER – STORIES MAKING NEWS Demonization, Exclusion and Hate: The True Face of BDS The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement is dedicated to the destruction of the Jewish state – and by extension, fuels attacks on Jews everywhere. The anti-Israel movement also has branded […]
August 19, 2025 STAY INFORMED – TALKING POINTS – ACTIONS TO CONSIDER – STORIES MAKING NEWS When Schools Flunk the Basics: Keeping Jews Safe Many Jewish students and staff – both at K-12 schools and on university campuses – were targets of threats, intimidation and violence since Oct. 7, 2023 – leading to lawsuits, funding […]
August 12, 2025 STAY INFORMED – TALKING POINTS – ACTIONS TO CONSIDER – STORIES MAKING NEWS Jews Since 10/7: Small Minority, Bigger Target The massacre of Oct. 7, 2023, opened the flood gates of hatred against Jews, not only in Israel, but around the world. Whether used as a cover to unleash deep-seated antisemitism or […]
August 5, 2025 STAY INFORMED – TALKING POINTS – ACTIONS TO CONSIDER – STORIES MAKING NEWS The Forgotten Hostages: Global Demands Target Israel, Not Their Captors The war between Israel and Hamas has moved far beyond combat on the ground. A dangerous ideological front is now blazing – affecting global perception, political alliances and public […]
July 29, 2025 STAY INFORMED – TALKING POINTS – ACTIONS TO CONSIDER – STORIES MAKING NEWS Feeding Gaza and Fighting the Hamas Propaganda Machine Humanitarian Aid: The Complex and Tragic Toll of the Hamas War Civilians in Gaza are suffering – caught in the middle of a brutal war – with hundreds of thousands displaced, […]