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1. Ed Sheeran expresses sympathy for both Jews and Palestinians at first tour stop since Macklemore was dropped

   The pop star performed largely solo after his touring band withdrew and he said friends and family “abandoned me” over Macklemore’s ouster for anti-Israel comments.

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2. Attacks on synagogues were part of massive ISIS-inspired plot by Pittsburgh-area man, FBI says

   The suspect was arrested with a rifle, ammunition and knives.

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3. After outcry, Texas lieutenant governor says schools should teach Holocaust books ‘Night,’ ‘Anne Frank’

   Dan Patrick sought to clarify his earlier positions on ‘vulgar books’ in a statement to JTA.

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4. What you need to know about Macklemore and accusations of antisemitism

   Robert Kraft, who barred Macklemore from his stadium, accused him of a “history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery.”

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5. Robert Kraft pledged $2M to aid Palestinians amid Macklemore row. Where will he donate it?

   The pro-Israel billionaire has backed Seeds of Peace, a dialogue group, in the past.

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