Historic global LGBTQ advocacy group boycotts Israel and suspends Israeli affiliate The ILGA kicked out The Aguda after the Israeli group nominated Tel Aviv as a conference location. By Andrew Lapin October 30, 2024 7:09 pm
Sally Rooney, Percival Everett among thousands of authors pledging to boycott all Israeli literary institutions A competing letter organized by a pro-Israel group has drawn more than 1,000 signatories, including the authors Cynthia Ozick and Howard Jacobson. October 30, 2024 6:37 pm
US pushes back against Israeli laws curtailing main UN agency for the Palestinians The State Department says it is “deeply troubled” by the laws meant to curb UNRWA. October 30, 2024 6:03 pm
Biden after Israeli attack on Iran: ‘My hope is this is the end’ By Ben Sales October 26, 2024 8:23 pm
Israel hits Iranian military targets in retaliation for Oct. 1 missile barrage By Ron Kampeas October 25, 2024 9:05 pm
Mayor of Portland, Maine, says he regrets voting to divest from Israel By Andrew Lapin October 22, 2024 1:39 pm
Silent dancing on Simchat Torah? A joyous Jewish holiday is remade for a mournful anniversary. By Jacob Gurvis and Deborah Danan October 21, 2024 3:44 pm
Will Sinwar’s death end the Gaza war? The US hopes so, but Hamas and Netanyahu say they’ll keep fighting. By JTA Staff October 18, 2024 8:59 am
Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza; terror leader orchestrated Oct. 7 attack By Ron Kampeas October 17, 2024 10:57 am
Ideas I realized the depth of my Israeli trauma after a rocket exploded while I was circumcising a baby By Rabbi Hayim Leiter October 16, 2024 10:00 am