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….
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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…
JNF Edmonton Negev Event: So captivating you could hear a pin drop
by Deborah Shatz (AJNews) – The JNF Edmonton 2024 Negev Gala in support of rebuilding Kibbutz Kissufim took place on June 6, 2024. It was…
Israel’s top court rules that haredi Orthodox Jews must serve in the army
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Israel must draft haredi Orthodox Jews into its army, the country’s Supreme Court ruled in a unanimous decision Tuesday. The…
Maccabi Canada is recruiting athletes for summer 2025 games in Israel
by AJNews Staff (AJNews) – “We’re scouting for high level, passionate, elite athletes to join our team for the 2025 Maccabiah Games!” says Jordan Balaban….