In first speech as Israeli prime minister, Yair Lapid calls to stem extremism in politics
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Yair Lapid might only be Israel’s interim prime minister, but he appears to be determined to maximize the position in…
Politics
Naftali Bennett won’t run in Israel’s upcoming elections
by Andrew Lapin (JTA) – Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett won’t run in his country’s upcoming elections this fall, his office announced Wednesday, after he…
‘After Shabbat, we will act’: American Jews gear up for wave of post-Roe activism
by Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — An array of Jewish groups across the country are kickstarting into action to protest and potentially challenge the Supreme…
Which European countries are best for Jews? A new study offers unexpected answers.
by Cnaan Liphshiz BUDAPEST (JTA) — Antisemitic sentiment is especially prevalent in Italy and Hungary, according to multiple surveys. But a first-of-its-kind index combining different…
Israel headed to 5th elections since 2019 after leaders concede collapse of governing coalition
by Cnaan Liphshiz (JTA) — After weeks of fending off threats to their governing coalition, Israel’s top leaders have announced that they will instead seek…