Israel

Reflecting on Israel's 76th Independence Day with subdued celebrations amid Israel-Hamas war

Israel's 76th Independence Day celebrations are subdued amid the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attack and war in Gaza, with somber reflections and scaled-back events.

By DEBORAH DANAN/JTA
14/05/2024

Rep. Jamaal Bowman accuses Israel of 'onslaught against innocent civilians' during primary debate

Rep. Jamaal Bowman and challenger George Latimer clash over Israel, funding sources, and domestic issues in the heated Democratic primary debate.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
14/05/2024
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In Maryland, AIPAC has poured $4.2M into a congressional primary where Israel is not an issue

A campaign finance group linked to AIPAC, the United Democracy Project, injects $4.2 million into Maryland's Democratic primary, backing state Sen. Sarah Elfreth.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
14/05/2024

16 Republican senators demand IRS investigate fiscal sponsor of Students for Justice in Palestine

Republican senators urge IRS to investigate nonprofits backing pro-Palestinian groups like National Students for Justice in Palestine, alleging support for terrorism.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
14/05/2024

How can I celebrate Israel’s Independence Day when my country is in turmoil?

Rabbi Mikie Goldstein offers a thought-provoking critique of Israel's policies and actions, questioning war strategies, and the true meaning of independence.

By JTA/RABBI MIKIE GOLDSTEIN
14/05/2024

‘There is so much suffering on both sides’, says mother of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Mother of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg Polin urged the US for further involvement in hostage negotiations. She also spoke about the suffering on both sides of the conflict.

By MAARIV
14/05/2024

Independence means having the freedom to defend ourselves - Netanyahu

Herzog: Israel's 76th year has been "marked by enormous pain and loss."

Egypt threatened to suspend peace treaty after Israel took over Rafah crossing

Egyptian and Qatari mediators working on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas will reconvene in Doha this week.

Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia: US CENTCOM’s regional strategy

On May 9-10, Kurilla traveled to Saudi Arabia to meet with “leaders of the Saudi Royal Armed Forces and senior US diplomats.

Israel-Egypt ties in the spotlight: Regional media smells blood

If Egypt begins to turn on Israel due to the Rafah operation, it could have widespread effects.

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