Tokyo Olympics: All the Jewish athletes to watch
by Emily Burack (JTA) — The 2020 Tokyo Olympics are finally happening, a full year after they were planned. And yes, they’re still being called the…
Israel
Incendiary balloons from Gaza prompt new Israeli airstrikes, days into new government
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — After balloons filled with incendiary material were sent from Gaza into the Israeli countryside, Israel’s military said it launched a…
Canadian-Jewish politician Annamie Paul narrowly survives Israel-fueled leadership challenge
By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Annamie Paul, the head of Canada’s Green Party, will keep her position after an emergency meeting over tensions within the…
Benjamin Netanyahu replaced as Israeli prime minister after 12 years in office
By Ben Sales and Shira Hanau (JTA) — After 12 years, seven elections and three corruption charges, Benjamin Netanyahu is no longer the prime minister…
Everything you need to know about the Israeli government that will replace Benjamin Netanyahu
by Ben Sales (JTA) — After 12 straight years as Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu is losing power — and the government that’s about to…