Calling Netanyahu’s latest move ‘dangerous,’ Israel’s top diplomat in New York resigns
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Asaf Zamir, Israel’s consul general to New York, resigned within hours of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firing his defense…
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Biden administration rebukes Israel for repealing 2005 West Bank settlement evacuation
by Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — A law passed by Israel’s government has sparked a strong rebuke from the Biden administration, words of caution from…
JNF Edmonton helps local University students attend the JNF USA Conference
By Carmel Erlich and Josie Coutain-Segall On November 4-6, the Jewish National Fund USA (JNF-USA) held their first in-person National Conference since pre-pandemic. They welcomed…
Dave Chappelle focuses ‘SNL’ monologue on ‘the Jews’ and Kanye West’s antisemitism controversy
by Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — Hosting “Saturday Night Live” for the first time since he faced widespread criticism about jokes ridiculing transgender people, comedian Dave…
Israel and Lebanon sign US-brokered maritime boundaries deal
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — After years of negotiation and military posturing, Israel and Lebanon signed a U.S.-brokered agreement that establishes maritime boundaries between the countries,…