An open letter to the Columbia University Gaza war protesters from a pro-Palestinian activist in Israel
by Haviva Ner-David (JTA) — As a graduate of Columbia College (Class of 1991) and a peace activist who lives in Israel, I am watching…
International
Two more hostages, including an American Israeli, are seen in video released by Hamas
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Hamas released its second hostage proof of life video in a week, this time featuring Omri Miran and Keith Siegel,…
US and 17 other countries with hostages in Gaza call for their release in exchange for a ceasefire
by Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — The Biden administration released a call from the leaders of 18 countries with citizens held hostage in Gaza calling…
Iran launches missiles, drones at Israel, marking unprecedented escalation of regional tensions
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Iran launched missiles and more than 100 drones at Israel late Saturday, in an attack that marks the first time…
Jewish groups signal new interest in Gaza aid following Israel’s strike on World Central Kitchen workers
by Andrew Lapin (JTA) — The New Israel Fund opened its latest fundraising pitch Wednesday with a Passover-themed plea: “Let all who are hungry come…