Thousands of Jewish young adults arrive in Israel for Masa’s 19th programming year
by Masa Canada (Israel) – Masa Israel Journey welcomes 14,000 new Fellows from around the world for the 2022-2023 programming year— the largest number of…
Israel
Lapid concedes to Netanyahu, prepares to hand over reins of government
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid called his rival, former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to concede this week’s election as most…
These US Jewish groups are staying quiet on far-right extremists’ election success in Israel
by Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — Few of the American Jewish groups who would not speak out about the prospect of extremists in government before…
As vote is tallied, Netanyahu appears headed for more sweeping victory than expected
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — As most of the votes in Israel continue to be tallied on Wednesday Nov. 2, Benjamin Netanyahu looks assured of…
Israel and Lebanon sign US-brokered maritime boundaries deal
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — After years of negotiation and military posturing, Israel and Lebanon signed a U.S.-brokered agreement that establishes maritime boundaries between the countries,…