11 experts on what might end the Gaza war
by Ben Sales (JTA) — When he announced the impending release of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander earlier this week, President Donald Trump posted, “Hopefully this…
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Israel’s Eurovision contestant, Yuval Raphael, says she’s focused on the music, not the protests
by Philissa Cramer (TOI)- Israel’s Yuval Raphael advanced to the grand final of the 2025 Eurovision following her performance in Thursday night’s semifinal. The 24-year-old…
Hamas releases Edan Alexander, last living American hostage, to Israel
by Ben Sales (JTA) — This is a developing story. Hamas has released Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli citizen, back to Israel under a deal reached…
Nova massacre survivor Yuval Raphael will sing “New Day Will Rise” in Israel’s Eurovision entry
(JTA) — Israel has released the video for “New Day Will Rise,” its entry to the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest that focuses on the theme…
Hamas and Trump say Edan Alexander to be freed from Gaza after US negotiates release
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — President Donald Trump and Hamas have announced that Edan Alexander, the only U.S. citizen among the living hostages remaining in…