Tag: jewish national fund
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Polis urges Coloradans to stand behind Israel as pro-Palestinian protesters bang on windows
As hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators stood outside, Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday night unequivocally called on Coloradans — and, by extension, Americans — to stand behind Israel, which is at war with Hamas following the latter’s attack that killed 1,200 Israelis. “Our greatest strength is our ability to stand together to support the people of Israel in…
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Denver police tighten security for Jewish National Fund conference
The police are tightening security measures as Denver prepares to host a four-day conference by a Jewish nonprofit that contributes heavily to Israel. Protests from pro-Palestinian groups are likely at the Jewish National Fund-USA conference, which begins Thursday at the Colorado Convention Center. Gov. Jared Polis is scheduled to make opening remarks at the conference. In a…