Leading Democratic congressman says he wants ‘assurances’ before approving sale of fighter jets to Israel
(JTA) — Rep. Gregory Meeks, the main Democrat on the Home International Affairs Committee, has stated he wouldn't approve a...
Alex Edelman’s ‘Just For Us’ premieres on HBO and Max, with Jewish identity and antisemitism again in the spotlight
(JTA) — Alex Edelman’s acclaimed comedy particular “Simply For Us,” about his expertise as a Jew attending a white supremacist...
Should haredi Orthodox Jews serve in the Israeli army? The debate could collapse Israel’s government.
(JTA) — In latest days, as Israel approaches the six-month mark since Oct. 7, one side of the warfare in...
White House confirms death in Gaza of Hamas No. 3 Marwan Issa
(JTA) — Israel has killed Hamas’ third-in-command within the Gaza Strip, the US confirmed on Monday. The killing earlier this...
Calls mount to investigate antisemitism in killing of San Diego Jewish dentist Benjamin Harouni
(JTA) — The brother of a San Diego-area Jewish dentist killed at his workplace on Thursday says Benjamin Harouni was...
IDF rescues 2 hostages as it steps up operations in Rafah
(JTA) — The Israeli army has rescued two hostages within the southern Gaza metropolis of Rafah, the second such rescue...
10 numbers that define the 100 days since Oct. 7
(JTA) — For Jews who weren't instantly ensnared within the violence and terror of Oct. 7, the times that adopted...
Israel and Hamas set to resume indirect talks as fallout continues from IDF killing of 3 hostages
(JTA) — Israel and Hamas seem set to restart oblique negotiations over releasing Israeli hostages, and a pause within the...
It’s official: Israel approves deal with Hamas to free at least 50 hostages in exchange for pause in fighting
(JTA) — Following six weeks of combating, Israel’s authorities has agreed to a take care of Hamas that can free...
Jewish man dies after being struck by pro-Palestinian protester, LA Jewish federation says
This can be a growing story. (JTA) — A Jewish man has died after a pro-Palestinian protester struck him within...