Hamas releases 2 American hostages from Gaza, in a first since Oct. 7 attack
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Hamas has released two American hostages, a mother and a daughter, whom it was holding in the Gaza Strip. Judith…
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Alberta Jewish Community Gathers in Solidarity for Israel
by Hannah Silver (AJNews) – A welcome and well needed dose of community as we struggle through these dark and difficult days, both Calgary Jewish…
Canada Post suspends postal service to Israel
By AJNews staff (AJNews) – It has come to our attention that as of October 12, 2023 Canada Post has temporarily suspended outgoing mail service…
Hamas killed her mother and niece. Her children are hostages in Gaza.
by Deborah Danan TEL AVIV (JTA) — Hadas Calderon flung a printed picture of her mother, Carmela Dan, an American-Israeli who was reported kidnapped by…
‘You are not alone’: Biden arrives in Israel as Middle East erupts in anger after hospital blast
by Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — President Joe Biden arrived in Israel with a message of wartime solidarity, saying that he accepted the Israeli assessment…