Netanyahu leaves White House without any fanfare or announcements
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has left the White House after two days of meetings with the Trump administration —…
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These are the remaining 20 Israeli hostages presumed to be alive in Gaza
by Phyllis Cramer (JTA) — The last time Israel and Hamas struck a ceasefire in their war, in early 2025, 38 hostages were released —…
Gaza ceasefire deal gaining momentum, U.S. and third parties signal
by Grace Gilson (JTA) — Efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be gaining momentum Thursday, with Hamas reportedly signalling satisfaction…
Reflections: Innocents abroad in a war zone
by Howie Sniderman (Edmonton) – The banana bread at the Sugar Beach Bakery on Maui is simply delicious. At 8:08 am on Saturday January 13,…
Families and advocates for the missing want Israel to refocus on their plight
by Deborah Danan (JTA) — JERUSALEM — Hours before she became one of the final victims of the 12-day Israel-Iran war on Tuesday, Naomi Shaanan…