John McCain, senator who made human rights and Israel central to his foreign policy, dies at 81
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — Sen. John McCain, who made human rights and Israel centerpieces of his advocacy for a robust U.S. influence across…
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Israel commits to Gaza reconstruction in Hamas cease-fire deal
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel has committed to the reconstruction of Gaza and discussing the possibility of airports and seaports in the Hamas-controlled coastal territory. Details…
Amy Siskind has been called a face of the anti-Trump resistance. Liberal critics claim she is an impostor.
By Ben Sales (JTA) — Without Twitter, Amy Siskind’s work documenting the Trump presidency would be a lot harder. But now Twitter has made her…
Jewish? Democratic? Israel’s nation-state law raises questions over the country’s purpose
By Charles Dunst (JTA) – On July 19, Israel’s right-wing coalition government passed, by a narrow 62-55 margin, its controversial nation-state law, which declared Israel…
Israel and others complete daring evacuation of Syrian ‘White Helmet’ rescue workers
NEW YORK – World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has praised Israel, with the assistance of the United States, Jordan, Canada, and the EU,…