Israel’s controversial conversion bill, explained
By Ben Sales (JTA) — Israeli politicians and Jewish leaders are fighting again over an age-old question: Who counts as a Jew? And who gets…
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Suspension of Western Wall deal leaves Jewish leaders feeling betrayed
By Ben Sales (JTA) — They’ve tried strongly worded statements. They’ve tried private meetings with the prime minister. They’ve tried negotiations, protest and prayer. But…
US calls on UN Security Council to denounce Hamas
WASHINGTON (JTA) — U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley called for a United Nations resolution that would condemn Hamas as a terrorist organization. Haley delivered her remarks…
This man almost killed Hitler: An incredible true story
By Tom Tugend LOS ANGELES (JTA) —What if Adolf Hitler had been assassinated shortly after his armies invaded Poland to start World War II? How…
After Jerusalem attack, US experts warn Islamic State may be coming to Israel
By Andrew Tobin JERUSALEM (JTA) – When the Islamic State claimed credit for an attack on Israeli soil for the first time Friday and vowed…