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Palestinians sue State Department over aid to Israel
A lawsuit filed Tuesday by Palestinians from Gaza and their U.S. relatives accuses the State Department of circumventing a law that prohibits U.S. military aid to foreign forces implicated in gross human rights abuses...
Polish textbooks improve but retain antisemitic themes
A report released Wednesday on the representation of Jews, Judaism and antisemitism in Polish textbooks noted improvement, but highlighted issues such as the malicious presentation of Jews as culpable for Jesus’s death.
The London-based nongovernmental organization IMPACT-se...
The day after in Syria
Following revolutions, we Americans have a touching inclination to ask: “Are the new leaders like us? Are they moderates who believe in tolerance and peaceful coexistence?”
Generally, the answer is no.
Take the revolution that just...
Irish president says Israel seeks ‘settlement’ in Egypt
In responding to allegations of antisemitism, the president of Ireland falsely asserted that Israel is seeking to build a "settlement" in Egypt.
Michael D. Higgins issued the allegation on Tuesday, at a credentials ceremony for PLO "Ambassador"...
CIA chief heading to Doha to advance Gaza ceasefire
CIA Director Bill Burns is set to meet with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha on Wednesday to bridge the remaining gaps in Gaza ceasefire talks.
A source familiar...
A vision for Jerusalem during Trump’s next term
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s first term was noted for its accomplishments in stabilizing the Middle East, strengthening Israel’s strategic position and embracing creative policies that transformed the reality on the ground. Decisions such as...
A rabbi’s Christmas wishes
To date, I have experienced more than 70 Christmas seasons in my lifetime. having spent all the previous ones as an “outsider.” I admit to a life-long appreciation of the Yule season’s message and...
Argentina, Israel mark 75 years of diplomatic ties in Jerusalem
Israel and Argentina on Monday marked 75 years of diplomatic relations at a gala event at the Israeli Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, as ties between the two countries reached unprecedented heights under Argentinian President...
Jewish museum in San Francisco closes its doors indefinitely
The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco will shut its doors for at least one year due to a slow recovery from the COVID pandemic and ensuing economic struggles in the city’s downtown area.
"The work that...
Netanyahu, Katz review IDF deployment on border with Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led an assessment of the Israel Defense Forces deployment on the northern border with Syria on Tuesday afternoon, his office said.
Netanyahu visited the Mt. Hermon peak with Defense Minister...