Americans

'I started feeling it was a good moment': American tourists return to Israel

After a long period when war, flight cancellations, and security concerns kept US tourists away, data point to a shift: More Americans are arriving in Israel, with signs of optimism on the ground.

Tourists in Jerusalem.
Struggled to fit in in Turkey – can he thrive under Kattash? Bacot.

Armando Bacot signs with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Kattash: 'We have been following him for a long time'

The Long Aftermath: The shattered US EMbassy in Beirut following the April 18, 1983, suicide truck bombing, which killed 63 people, including USAID employee Albert Votaw.

From Beirut to October 7, American victims of Iranian terrorism await justice that may never come

The new national flag of Syria is seen on a flagpole at the former Syrian embassy in Washington, DC on November 14, 2025; Illustrative.

American journalist accuses Syrian chargé d'affaires to US of playing role in her 2016 abduction


JD Vance: Anti-Israel sentiment 'backlash' to US foreign policy, not antisemitism

"Most Americans aren’t antisemitic. They’re never going to be antisemitic, and I think we should focus on the real debate," the American vice president told UnHerd.

US Vice President JD Vance closes out AmericaFest, the first Turning Point USA summit since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, in Phoenix, Arizona, US, December 21, 2025

Legitimizing Syria’s jihadists threatens Israel and the West - opinion

The US policy toward Syria’s jihadists treats them as partners, and history shows that mistake leads to more conflict.

 A soldier from the US-led coalition holds the hand of a boy during a joint US- Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) patrol in the countryside of Qamishli in northeastern Syria, February 8, 2024.

Americans tune out news as social media becomes main source of information, Pew finds

When asked about artificial intelligence (AI), a negligible percentage reported regularly receiving news from AI sources such as ChatGPT.

Artificial intelligence

Becoming Bob Dylan: Steve Berkowitz enhances music legend's legacy with hidden archive treasures

“If he had stopped after that performance at Carnegie Hall, he’d still be considered one of the legendary American artists. But fortunately, he didn’t,” said the 73-year-old Berkowitz

STEVE BERKOWITZ (left) and Sean Wilentz stand next to a poster of Bob Dylan’s ‘Through the Open Window, 1956-1963.’

JFNA’s General Assembly: Combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish unity

Discussions at JFNA’s General Assembly focus on antisemitism and community security.

Olivia Reingold of The Free Press.

Trump, Vance not invited to Dick Cheney's Washington funeral

Trump and Vance were not invited to Dick Cheney’s funeral as US leaders gathered to honor the former vice president and outspoken Trump critic.

Late former US Vice President Dick Cheney's grandchildren attend a funeral service for him, at Washington National Cathedral, in Washington, DC, US, November 20, 2025.

Research reveals key protein regulates molecule that slows aging, boosts healing - study

The study focused on a protein known for its role in longevity and disease prevention.

 The anti-aging technology of the SUPERB device is based on ultrasound rays

Nelech: inspiring the next generation of olim to make aliyah

In January 2026, Nelech, the only Orthodox program that almost fully integrates students into Israeli schools, will launch its pilot program with a cohort of 25 students from across the US.

Rabbi Rick and his family visit the kotel.

Iran arrests Iranian-American Jew for visiting Israel - NYT

Hekmati, a 70-year-old resident of Long Island, New York, has been held in Evin Prison since July.

Kemran Hekmati, pictured in a family photo. Iran charged the 70-year-old Jewish Iranian-American for traveling to Israel.

Most Americans support US recognition of Palestinian state, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

The poll found 59% of respondents backed US recognition of a Palestinian state, while 33% were opposed, and the rest were unsure or did not answer the question.

 A person waves a Palestine flag at Lafayette Square during a pro-Palestinian demonstration near the White House in Washington, U.S., December 2, 2023. People gathered in solidarity after a temporary cease-fire ended between Israel and Hamas earlier this week.