5 winners and 4 losers from the historic treaty between Israel and the UAE
by Ben Sales (JTA) — The treaty between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is a big deal. The agreement, announced Thursday August 13, 2020…
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In a diplomatic breakthrough, Israel suspends West Bank annexation and United Arab Emirates agrees to normalization
This is a developing story. BY JOSEFIN DOLSTEN (JTA) — In a diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and the United Arab Emirates are normalizing ties. As part of a…
Israel offers Lebanon assistance after massive, deadly explosion in Beirut
by Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — Israel has offered Lebanon humanitarian assistance after a massive explosion at Beirut’s waterfront killed at least 30 people and…
Israel will allow foreign students to enter country to begin studies
by Marcy Oster JERUSALEM (JTA) — Foreign students planning to begin their studies in Israel this fall will be permitted to enter the country despite…
Why Are These Icelandic Christmas Sweets Known as ‘Jewish Cookies’?
by Rachel Ringler (JTA) – You have heard of the wandering Jew, but have you heard of the wandering Jewish cookie? As Jews move from…