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Despite war, these American Jewish athletes are choosing to pursue their careers in Israel

Three Jewish athletes who recently made aliyah told JTA the experience has been life-changing — despite the ongoing war and a steep athletic and linguistic learning curve.

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What the fall of Bashar Assad in Syria means for Israel

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in court in Tel Aviv, ahead of the start of his testimony in his corruption trial on Dec. 10, 2024.(Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
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