Southwest News Today

News, Sports, and More… (Formerly The Jerusalem Press)

Month: April 2024

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An officer speaks out about policy at the El Paso Police Department, El Paso, Texas.

US Presidential candidate arrested at anti-Israel protest

The Green Party’s Jill Stein was detained alongside two staffers during an illegal protest at Washington University in St. Louis.

ICC may issue arrest warrant for Netanyahu, Gallant this week

ICC may issue arrest warrant for Netanyahu, Gallant this week.
Diplomatic efforts to thwart Chief Prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan’s move have reportedly failed.

Israel Bonds surpasses $3 billion in global sales since Oct. 7

Unprecedented surge in retail, government and institutional sales offers powerful display of international support for Israel.

Smotrich: Gov’t has ‘no right to exist’ if Rafah op canceled

Smotrich: Gov’t has ‘no right to exist’ if Rafah op canceled, New terms conveyed to mediator Egypt include a willingness to discuss the “restoration of sustainable calm” in Gaza.

The Rodriguez File: Excessive Police Overtime Places El Paso Citizens at Greater Risk

The El Paso Police Department allows officers to work overtime and on off-duty assignments, such as security details or traffic control, where they wear their uniforms. These hours are limited, though some officers abuse the system.

Another EPPD Officer Speaks Out

Dear Mr. Zimmerman, I have read several articles pertaining to your news column, and I wanted to say a big thank you for allowing freedom of speech to be prevalent in The Jerusalem Press. I find it very interesting with the news items that this paper covers not just international headlines of Israel and the Middle East but the local interest columns involving the El Paso Police Department.

University Students Supporting Hamas

Several American universities have been flooded with anti-Israel agitators on Wednesday, with four schools hosting chaotic scenes in California, Massachusetts, Texas, and New York.

Guyana Presidents’ Son Puts on Tefillin, Receives Matzah for First Time

Guyana Presidents’ Son Puts on Tefillin, Receives Matzah for First Time.

IDF Strikes

Important actions conducted by the Israeli Defense Force