Israeli leaders approve ceasefire deal after day of delays
by Ben Sales (JTA) — After more than a day of delays, Israel’s security cabinet has approved an agreement to stop the fighting in Gaza,…
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Will a hostage deal happen this week?
by Ben Sales (JTA) — If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that banking on a hostage deal is a bad idea. But…
A hostage deal by Hanukkah? Israel, US and Hamas indicate unusual optimism.
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — WASHINGTON — U.S. and Israeli officials say a deal to release the hostages still held by Hamas may be imminent,…
Israeli troops cross into Syrian side of border buffer zone after Bashar Assad’s ouster
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Benjamin Netanyahu ordered Israeli troops to occupy the Syrian side of a buffer zone on the Golan Heights for the…
Noam Rosenblum: Birthright Israel was a profound experience
By: Noam Rosenblum, Friedman Scholarship Recipient (AJNews) – Hello my name is Noam Rosenblum. I am an 18-year-old Jewish person from Edmonton, and I am…