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Luke Tress

Luke Tress

Luke Tress is an editor and a reporter in New York for The Times of Israel.
Pro-Palestinian activists led by Nerdeen Kiswani hold a 'Globalize the Intifada' protest against Israel and in support of Palestinian security prisoners in New York City, September 17, 2021. (Luke Tress/Flash90)
June 19, 2023, 11:32 pm
Anti-Israel CUNY graduation speakers led 2022 rally linked to antisemitic assault
Law school activists addressed crowd before participant beat Jewish counter-protester, are members of group that advocates for Israel’s destruction
By Luke Tress
Illustrative: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in New York City, March 30, 2022. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
June 14, 2023, 4:40 am
Pro-Palestinian activist sentenced to 18 months for attack on Jewish man in New York
Waseem Awawdeh to serve prison sentence on hate crime charges for beating Joey Borgen ahead of pro-Israel rally in 2021
By Luke Tress
Illustrative: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in New York City, March 30, 2022. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
June 9, 2023, 9:37 pm
US feds launch probe into alleged antisemitism at New York public college
2 Jewish students at SUNY New Paltz say they were ejected from campus sexual assault support group due to their identity
By Luke Tress
A security guard with Economy Minister Nir Barkat throws a protestor to the ground, in Boston on June 8, 2023. (Screenshot via Twitter used in accordance with clause 27a of the Copyright Law).
June 9, 2023, 1:40 am
Barkat’s security guards scuffle with protesters during minister’s Boston visit
Economy minister’s office claims a demonstrator tried to attack, was arrested by local police; protest leaders say activist in hospital after being roughed up by security detail
By ToI Staff and Luke Tress
Economy Minister Nir Barkat speaks during a conference in Haifa, March 21, 2023. (Shir Torem/Flash90)
June 7, 2023, 7:43 pm
Barkat said to nix appearance in Boston amid ongoing anti-government protests
Economy minister reportedly accuses consulate of not doing enough to prevent demonstrations, as coalition MKs continue to face resistance during trips abroad
By Luke Tress and ToI Staff
Illustrative: Police and community safety vehicles at a Jewish event in Brooklyn, New York City, May 19, 2022. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
June 6, 2023, 10:56 pm
NYC police report 100 anti-Jewish hate crimes since start of year, down from 2022
Milestone reached after 23 antisemitic incidents recorded last month, as Jews remain most targeted group in city
By Luke Tress
Anti-overhaul activists disrupt Economy Minister Nir Barkat at a Jerusalem Post conference in New York, June 5, 2023. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
June 6, 2023, 1:28 am
Anti-overhaul protesters disrupt Economy Minister Barkat’s speech at NY conference
Activists shout ‘shame’ at Likud lawmaker as he delves into economic development plans at JPost event, the latest in a series of protests against visiting coalition members in US
By Luke Tress
Marchers including Israeli activists in the Celebrate Israel Parade in New York City, June 4, 2023. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
June 5, 2023, 1:39 am
Flag-waving protesters lash coalition lawmakers as NY holds annual Israel parade
Slimmed-down contingent of government representatives heckled over plans to reorganize judiciary as tens of thousands march through Manhattan in yearly display of solidarity
By Luke Tress
Religious Zionism MK Simcha Rothman (C) scuffles with a protester in New York as he grabs her megaphone on June 2, 2023. (Screen capture: Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
June 4, 2023, 2:33 am
Far-right judicial overhaul architect defends seizing protester’s megaphone in NYC
Simcha Rothman says he and his wife were attacked, says he took bullhorn ‘without touching’ protester; complaint against him closed by NY police
By Luke Tress and ToI Staff
Religious Zionism MK Simcha Rothman (C) scuffles with a protester in New York as he grabs her megaphone on June 2, 2023. (Screen capture: Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
June 3, 2023, 10:41 am
Police complaint filed against MK Rothman as he grabs megaphone from NYC protester
Religious Zionism lawmaker, in the US to attend annual Celebrate Israel Parade, has been repeatedly targeted by demonstrators opposed to government’s judicial overhaul
By Luke Tress and ToI Staff
The Celebrate Israel Parade in New York City, May 22, 2022. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
June 3, 2023, 9:17 am
New York’s Celebrate Israel Parade set to take place under shadow of judicial strife
Protesters hound visiting coalition lawmakers as organizers appeal for solidarity ahead of annual march expected to draw 40,000
By Luke Tress
Israelis opposed to the governmnet's judicial overhaul protest outside the Tikvah Fund's offices in New York City, March 8, 2023. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
June 2, 2023, 9:20 pm
Tikvah Fund alumni urge group to cut support for think tank behind judicial overhaul
In letter, 25 academics ask conservative non-profit to cut ties with Kohelet Policy Forum, saying the organization seeks to ‘subvert Israeli democracy’
By Luke Tress
This handout photo from the UnXeptable movement shows Israeli expats and American Jews protesting outside Congregation Bnai Yeshurun in Teaneck, New Jersey, as Religious Zionism MK Simcha Rothman was speaking inside, June 1, 2023. (Iliya Magnes)
June 2, 2023, 10:36 am
Rally held outside New Jersey synagogue during speech by overhaul architect Rothman
Israeli expats, American Jews chant ‘shame on Rothman’ as he addresses Congregation Bnai Yeshurun in Teaneck, which will also host an opposition MK this weekend
By Luke Tress and ToI Staff
Fatima Mohammed speaks at CUNY School of Law (Youtube screenshot; used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)
June 2, 2023, 7:47 am
Bill in Congress aims to defund colleges for antisemitism after NY law school speech
Pressure mounts on City University of New York over anti-Zionist commencement address, with lawmakers, Jewish groups and civil rights outfits hitting college system from both sides
By Luke Tress
Fatima Mohammed acknowledges the crowd after speaking at CUNY School of Law on May 12 (Youtube screenshot; used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)
May 31, 2023, 1:44 am
Lawmakers lash NYC college system over ‘antisemitic’ graduation speech
Politicians, leading Jewish groups demand action from CUNY network after keynote speaker at law school derides Israel, Zionism and ‘donors’ in speech
By Luke Tress
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