Israel could annex parts of the West Bank on July 1. Here’s what you need to know.
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — While the world has had its attention fixed on the George Floyd protests and the ongoing threat of COVID-19, a…
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Ancient Israelites burned cannabis, researchers find
By Marcy Oster, JERUSALEM (JTA) — The ancient Israelites burned cannabis on their altars during religious rituals, researchers have found. Israeli archaeologists found a mixture…
5 things to know as Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial gets underway, at long last
By Marcy Oster, JERUSALEM (JTA) — After more than three years of investigation, charges in three cases and three national elections, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
Commercial flights will not resume to Israel until at least mid-July
By Marcy Oster, JERUSALEM (JTA) — Commercial flights will not resume to Israel until mid-July at the earliest, according to the head of Ben Gurion Airport….
Abbas ends Palestinians’ agreements with Israel, including security cooperation
By Ron Kampeas, WASHINGTON (JTA) — Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas declared an end to all agreements with Israel, including security cooperation, effectively turning over…