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…
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Biden announces Israeli plan that would end war in Gaza, and urges Hamas to accept
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced what he described as an Israeli plan to end the war with Hamas and…
Images of death and devastation in Rafah rattle some of Israel’s most ardent defenders
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) – For months, Zoe Buckman, a Brooklyn artist with more than 72,000 followers on Instagram, has posted about the hypocrisy she…
This Memorial Day Ceremony Made Space for Israeli and Palestinian Pain
By Lior Zaltzman (Kveller via JTA) – Today at sundown marks the end of Israel’s Memorial Day, Yom Hazikaron, and the beginning of Independence Day, Yom…
Israel places 5th at Eurovision, propelled by audience voting from around the world
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Despite steep backlash including protests from other competitors, Israel’s Eden Golan placed fifth in the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday…