Trump’s chief strategist: 5 things Jews need to know about Stephen Bannon
By Ben Sales (JTA) — On Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump appointed Stephen Bannon to be his chief strategist. Before joining Trump’s campaign, Bannon was the…
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Netanyahu calls Donald Trump ‘true friend’ of Israel, Israeli politicians offer congratulations
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Donald Trump on his presidential victory, calling him a “true friend of the State of Israel.” “I…
At top Israeli university, students favor the least flawed candidate in US election
By Andrew Tobin JERUSALEM (JTA) – As Americans prepare to elect their next president, Israelis are watching. Students at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, one…
Will Obama launch a lame-duck Israel surprise? Not likely.
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) – It started several months ago in anxious whispers among pro-Israel leaders. Now it has burst into the open in…
With UNESCO vote, Palestinian bid for attention backfires
By Cnaan Liphshiz (JTA) — If the latest draft resolution at UNESCO on “Occupied Palestine” succeeded in the Palestinians’ aims to reclaim the world’s attention, then…