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…
International
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…
Why the Entebbe rescue almost didn’t happen — and how Israel is wrestling with the same tough questions
by Ami Eden (JTA) — As expected, on July 4, 1976, the United States celebrated its bicentennial with a flurry of patriotic pride and hype….
Israel and Hamas mulling latest hostage deal
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Israel and Hamas were considering the latest hostage deal, officials on both sides said, while an Israeli Arab citizen stabbed…