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Recent developments in Providence, Rhode Island, have raised concerns among Jewish and Israeli travelers. Israel policy and a surge in local antisemitic incidents became central issues in the Democratic mayoral primary, with incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley, who converted to Judaism in 2024, supporting Israel, and challenger David Morales defending a November ballot measure that would bar city investments in countries described as carrying out "ethnic cleansing, apartheid, illegal military occupation or genocide." Morales won the primary, prompting concern within the local Jewish community. No specific antisemitic incidents or violence targeting Jews have been reported in Providence in the past 30 days, and the Israeli government's travel advisory for the United States remains "safe to travel"; given the reported local increase in antisemitic incidents, the safety level is assessed as 'caution'....
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The United States maintains close relations with Israel, alongside visible public and political disagreement over Israeli policy and rising concern about antisemitism....
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David Morales, a pro-Palestine activist, won the Democratic primary in Providence, raising concerns about the impact on Jewish safety.
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A divestment measure backed by pro-Palestinian groups is up for a vote in November, testing the Israel boycott movement's influence.
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