Lapid concedes to Netanyahu, prepares to hand over reins of government
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid called his rival, former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to concede this week’s election as most…
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These US Jewish groups are staying quiet on far-right extremists’ election success in Israel
by Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — Few of the American Jewish groups who would not speak out about the prospect of extremists in government before…
Israel and Lebanon sign US-brokered maritime boundaries deal
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — After years of negotiation and military posturing, Israel and Lebanon signed a U.S.-brokered agreement that establishes maritime boundaries between the countries,…
Herzog and Biden stress US-Israel closeness ahead of nailbiter elections in both countries
by Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — Israeli president Isaac Herzog had a message and stuck to it: Israel and the United States are on the…
Turkey and Israel to restore full diplomatic relations after 4-year break
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Turkey and Israel will return ambassadors to their countries ending a four-year rupture as each country seeks to expand ties…