Is it safe to return to northern Israel’s border towns? Canadians are divided
by Ellin Bessner for the Canadian Jewish News (CJN.ca) – The last time Nir Zamir went back to check on the status of his abandoned…
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Israeli government increases politicians’ role in selecting judges
by Ben Sales (JTA) — With war raging in Gaza and protests rocking the streets of Jerusalem, the Israeli government has passed a key piece…
Former hostages decry return to war as Netanyahu says further talks will happen only ‘under fire’
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Former hostages, including some released in recent weeks, were among the tens of thousands of Israelis who took to the…
Ceasefire ends as Israeli bombs strike Gaza
by Ben Sales (JTA) — Israeli warplanes bombed Gaza overnight, bringing an end to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire after two months. Israeli leaders announced in the…
Historian Ofer Idels welcomed at University of Calgary
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – The appointment of historian Dr. Ofer Idels as Associate Fellow in the Dr. Jenny and Hy Belzberg Israeli Scholar Program…