Escalating rocket fire between Gaza and Israel leaves 2 Israelis and at least 20 Palestinians dead
by Cnaan Liphshiz, Gabe Friedman (JTA) – Two Israelis and at least 20 Palestinians have died from the ongoing rocket exchanges between the Gaza Strip…
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Israeli centrist Yair Lapid is given an opportunity to replace Benjamin Netanyahu
by Ben Sales (JTA) — Yair Lapid, an Israeli centrist, has officially been given the opportunity to remove Benjamin Netanyahu from power. On Wednesday, President…
Join JNF Edmonton tribute to Gayle Tallman: Register for the June 22 virtual Negev Gala
(AJNews) – Community members from Coast to Coast are sending in their favourite archived photos and video clips of themselves with friends and/or with Negev…
Did Netanyahu just lose? Here’s what happened Tuesday in Israeli politics.
by Ben Sales (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has failed to form a government by the deadline imposed by Israeli law, thrusting the…
At least 45 people dead in stampede at mass Lag b’Omer holiday celebration in Israel
by Ben Sales (JTA) — At least 45 people were crushed to death and at least 150 wounded Thursday night in a stampede during a…