Report: Trump transition team checking possible locations for Jerusalem embassy
JERUSALEM (JTA) — The transition team for President-elect Donald Trump is already checking into possible locations in Jerusalem for the U.S. Embassy, according to an…
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Op/Ed: While Israel tarries on pluralism, the Diaspora may be running out of patience
By Andrew Sacks JERUSALEM (JTA) — Like many of my friends, I grew up in the United States with a strong affinity for Israel. As…
John Kerry: There are ‘things we can do’ to preserve two-state solution
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — Outgoing Secretary of State John Kerry signaled in a speech that the Obama administration was still considering action on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict…
Jewish groups criticize Ottawa’s reinstatement of funding to UNRWA
TORONTO (JTA) — Canada’s Liberal government has reinstated funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, or UNRWA. Ottawa announced on November…
Jews and Muslims ramp up alliances in wake of Trump’s election
By Ben Sales (JTA) — For years, whenever Jews and Muslims engaged in dialogue and activism, it usually concerned one issue: the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. With…