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Matan Koch, disability advocate who urged Jewish communities to ‘let everyone in,’ dies at 44
“His condition declined far more quickly than he, and we, had hoped,” said the family of Koch, the Los Angeles ADA compliance officer and director of its disability access and services division.
Tens of thousands flood US cities in massive show of support for Israel
Outrage after man dressed as Hitler, standing on Israeli flag, salutes Boston Marathon runners
Israeli embassy worker in Washington describes 'shouting, panic' at White House dinner shooting
Israel, world leaders voice support for Trump after White House dinner shooting
Condemnations poured in from Israel and several other countries following the attack at a Washington DC hotel, as well as expressions of relief that no US officials were harmed.
US will not renew Iranian, Russian oil waivers, Treasury Secretary tells Associated Press
According to the Associated Press, the waivers were originally issued to ease the strain on global energy markets caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and the US-Iran war.
California Jewish groups decry antisemitic conspiracy theories in governor’s race voter guide
The entry of far-right activist Don J. Grundmann included such conspiracy theories as Israel orchestrating the 9/11 attacks and planning to “suitcase nuke” the United States.
Trump administration to re-terminate legal status of migrants who used Biden-era app
Following US President Donald Trump's return to the White House, many migrants received an email terminating their parole and telling them it was "time for you to leave the United States."
Did this tiny island’s Jewish community help win the Revolutionary War?
The Caribbean island of Sint Eustatius had become one of the busiest free ports in the Atlantic world, and Sephardic Jewish merchants played an active role.
Trump, in absentia, becomes first non-Israeli to receive Israel’s top civilian honor
Trump reportedly planned to accept the prize with a videotaped address at one point, with Israel’s Education Minister officially extending the invitation in early February.
'Shame, disgrace': Israeli diplomat in US heckled at Silicon Valley Memorial Day ceremony
A group of attendees began singing the Israeli national anthem in protest as Ambassador Marco Sermoneta denounced critics of the IDF and the State of Israel.
Virgina court blocks new congressional maps two days after state votes in favor
Virginia voters had approved the measure on Tuesday, with Republicans accusing Democrats of hypocrisy, pointing to their previous stances against partisan gerrymandering.
Ships seized by Iran taken to Bandar Abbas as countries check on sailors' wellbeing
The IRGC seized the ships on Wednesday, with both crews reported as safe, as their home countries actively seek their return.
US hosts talks as Lebanon seeks ceasefire extension with Israel
The US-mediated ceasefire, which is set to expire on Sunday, has yielded a significant reduction in violence, but attacks have continued in southern Lebanon.
