Op/Ed: As Ethiopian Jews celebrate Sigd, we’re still fighting for inclusion in Israel
by Shlomit Bukaya RAMLA, Israel (JTA) — This year, American Thanksgiving and the Ethiopian-Israeli Sigd Festival fall just one day apart. The Sigd Festival is…
Politics
Netanyahu’s indictment is painful to watch. But Americans shouldn’t lose hope in Israeli democracy.
by Scott Lasensky COLLEGE PARK, Md. (JTA) — The indictment of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is an understandably confusing and emotional moment for American Jews….
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicted for corruption
by Marcy Oster JERUSALEM (JTA) — Benjamin Netanyahu has been charged in three corruption cases, marking the first time a sitting Israeli prime minister has…
Israel might be headed to a third round of elections in less than a year
by Marcy Oster JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel may be headed to its third election in the span of one year. But then again, it may…
Everything you need to know about Israeli settlements and the Trump administration’s announcement
by Laura E. Adkins, Ben Sales (JTA) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced this week that the United States will no longer consider Israeli…