James Comey, fired by Trump, reviled by Democrats, had admirers among Jewish defense officials
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — “You make us better,” James Comey told the Anti-Defamation League in his final public speech as FBI director. Judging…
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Bernie Sanders just defended Israel on Al Jazeera. Here’s why that’s a big deal.
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) – In an appearance on Al Jazeera, Bernie Sanders defended Israel’s right to exist, rejected BDS as a tactic and…
New Edmonton JLI course focuses on the impact of the Six-Day War on Israel: Starts May 15
(Edmonton, AB) – One fateful week in June 1967 redrew the map of the Middle East. Fifty years later, Israel continues to face numerous existential…
Trump says Iran ‘not living up to the spirit’ of nuclear deal
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — Iran is not living up to the “spirit” of the nuclear deal, President Donald Trump said, the latest in…
Spicer, Hitler and the Soup Nazi: Why can’t this White House get the Holocaust right?
By Andrew Silow-Carroll NEW YORK (JTA) — We interrupt this Passover to bring you two news bulletins: Bashar Assad is worse than Hitler. The Soup…