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Israeli legal group faults US campuses, demands action on Gaza killings

Shurat HaDin accused Hamas of executing Gaza residents without trial and condemned US universities and activist groups for staying silent.

 members of the Abu Shabab Popular Forces militia in the Gaza Strip.
Israelis hold a solidarity rally for American Jews due to a wave of antisemitic attacks in the US.

San Francisco man sentenced for for antisemitic gang assault

 Rabbi Moshe Hauer with President Isaac Herzog

Orthodox Union’s Rabbi Moshe Hauer dies of sudden heart attack at age 60

US President Joe Biden, flanked by US Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaks after negotiators reached a phased deal for a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, during remarks at the White House in Washington, US, January 15, 2025.

The Clooneys and the politics of human rights shaping US foreign policy - opinion


Slim majority of US Jews approve of Trump peace deal, YouGov poll finds

A new poll shows 53% of Americans back the peace deal brokered by Trump, with support varying by age and political affiliation.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint press conference in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025.

Herzog to give Trump presidential medal of honor, highest Israeli civilian award

US President Donald Trump will receive Israel’s highest civilian honor from President Isaac Herzog for his role in brokering the Gaza ceasefire and securing the release of hostages.

President Isaac Herzog speaks at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, Septemeber 14, 2025.

Sullivan credits Trump for Gaza deal, urges focus on making it stick

Former US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan credited President Donald Trump while citing the need for caution despite success

U.S. President Donald Trump attends an event to sign an executive order authorizing the construction of an access road to the Ambler mining district in Alaska, at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 6, 2025.

Sarah Hurwitz wants Jews to stop apologizing and start learning

In a new book, the former White House speechwriter says it’s time for Jews to reclaim their story from the haters.

In her new book, "As a Jew," Sarah Hurwitz argues how Jews can reclaim a tradition that has too often been shaped by others' prejudices and ignorance.

Baltic states plan for mass evacuations in case of a Russian attack

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are preparing evacuation plans for up to hundreds of thousands in the event of Russian aggression, amid rising military spending and regional tensions.

RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin speaks during a news conference, at the end of his visit to China last week. Removing Putin from power is a must, the writer argues.

Taiwan president unveils 'T-Dome' air defense system to counter China threat

President Lai Ching-te announced Taiwan’s new “T-Dome” air defense system and a boost in defense spending, urging China to renounce force and avoid escalating cross-strait tensions.

 IN RESPONSE to threats posed across the Taiwan Strait, the island has significantly bolstered its defenses. Here, a soldier is seen in front of a Hsiung Feng III mobile missile launcher during Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s visit to the base in October.

After Nobel goes to Machado, Trump nominated for Israel Prize

After María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize, Ronny Douek nominated Donald Trump for the Israel Prize, citing his support for Israel and Middle East peace efforts.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks at the White House on October 8, 2025.

Less Rhodes, more NBA: Israelis discover sports vacations in America

A new trend in Israeli tourism: Sports vacations to the U.S. instead of Greece and Rhodes, with a significant rise in flights to NBA games and the World Cup thanks to Israeli players.

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WWII Jewish American spies’ gear found in Tyrolean glacier after missions in Nazi Europe

Historian Edith Hessenberger: "by now we are 100 percent sure that the objects belonged to the three men of Operation Greenup".

The Jewish American spies that flew into Nazi Europe: WWII US spy gear emerges from Tyrolean glacier.

Fiery accident leaves 15 dead in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula

The accident, which occurred on the highway between Merida and Campeche, killed passengers traveling in a trailer, a car, and a taxi.

Fiery accident leaves 15 dead in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, September 14, 2025.

Enablers, accomplices, and America’s unhealth: How RFK Jr. makes the US sick - opinion

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could become America’s greatest mass killer as head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the senators who confirmed him are his accomplices.

US HEALTH and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.