Evan Gershkovich, American Jewish journalist jailed in Russia, is freed in prisoner exchange
by Jackie Hajdenberg (JTA) — Evan Gershkovich, the American Jewish Wall Street Journal reporter who has been held in Russian prison for more than a…
International
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in Tehran, Hamas and Iran announce
by JTA staff (JTA) — This is a developing story. Iran and Hamas announced early Wednesday, July 31, that Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas’…
Will Israel go to war in Lebanon? Saturday’s attack and what might come next, explained
by Ben Sales (JTA) — On Saturday, a conflict that has been heating up for 10 months neared the verge of exploding into all-out war…
Israeli and Palestinian Jerusalem Youth Chorus advances on ‘America’s Got Talent’ with performance of ‘Home’
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — A chorus of Israeli and Palestinian teens won hearts, applause and a chance at $1 million with a successful “America’s…
Netanyahu issues list of demands for ceasefire deal as pressure mounts
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu laid out conditions for a ceasefire deal with Hamas as pressure ramped up at home…