Israel’s Noam Bettan takes 2nd at Eurovision, buoyed by scrutinized public vote
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — The Israeli contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest won second place for the second year in a row, drawing a…
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Noam Bettan says he is tuning out anti-Israel boos as he heads into Eurovision final
by Deborah Danan (JTA) — As alternative Eurovision events gathered momentum across Europe in protest of Israel’s participation in the famously schmaltzy singing contest, Israeli…
Yes, I’m worried that giving to Gaza could benefit Hamas. But Zionism today demands hope.
by Rabbi Daniel Greyber (JTA) — “Rabbi Greyber, you can’t hide — we charge you with genocide.” Those were the words shouted at me in…
Iran ceasefire teeters as IDF continues to pound Hezbollah in Lebanon, Strait of Hormuz stays closed
By JTA Staff (JTA) U.S. Vice President JD Vance is headed to Pakistan on Friday for in-person talks to reach a permanent end to the U.S.-Israeli…
5 more killed by Iranian missiles as shrapnel falls at Ben Gurion, curbing more flights
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Five more people were killed overnight by Iranian missiles aimed at Israel: a man from Thailand in the country’s center,…