Israel’s Third Lebanon War is underway. Here’s what you need to know.
by Ben Sales (JTA) — Fighting is underway between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters along the Israel-Lebanon border. What is yet unclear: How many will…
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US and allies propose ceasefire as fighting escalates between Israel and Hezbollah
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah showed no signs of abating in the hours after a group of countries led by…
At least 8 killed and thousands wounded as Hezbollah pagers explode across Lebanon
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Wireless devices carried by Hezbollah operatives and their associates exploded en masse Tuesday, killing at least eight and wounding more…
Ukrainian group plans court challenge to prevent release of names of alleged Nazi war criminals
by David Pugliese • Ottawa Citizen (September 6) – The Ukrainian Canadian Congress says it plans to go to court to stop the federal government from making…
Israel’s Paralympic medal count rises to nine
by Jacob Gurvis (JTA) – In June, Israeli wheelchair tennis player Guy Sasson reached the pinnacle of his career as he captured the quad singles…