Israel

Cornell president’s leaked criticism of Gaza class prompts new row over academic freedom

After JTA published the president’s correspondence, faculty accused him of inappropriate scrutiny.

Israel’s military is acknowledging that soldiers’ helmets and body armor may be unsafe

A new website quietly launched by the Israeli military lets soldiers anonymously check whether their safety equipment complies with official standards.

Trump names Adam Boehler, former Abraham Accords negotiator as top hostages official

Adam Boehler got the nod just days after Trump vowed there would be “all hell to pay” if Israeli hostages in Gaza are not released by the time he takes office.