Israel

In the Druze town of Majdal Shams, tensions at Israel’s northern border bring danger and economic devastation

“I have nothing. There are no people. There’s no work,” said the proprietor of a restaurant in a town near Mount Hermon.

By Uriel Heilman April 17, 2024 10:13 am

Blinken tells Jewish leaders the United States does not want Israel to ‘escalate’ after Iran attack

A meeting between Antony Blinken and Jewish leaders underscored how eager the Biden Administration is for the Israel-Hamas war not to spread.

April 16, 2024 8:37 pm

USC Shoah Foundation distances itself from pro-Palestinian valedictorian whose speech was canceled

Asna Tabassum cited her “resistance to genocide” minor when decrying USC’s decision to bar her from speaking, which the school said stemmed from safety concerns.

April 16, 2024 8:24 pm

The exterior of the Israeli pavilion at the Venice Biennale, covered with a pro-ceasefire protest message, with a soldier standing guard

Israel’s representative at Venice Biennale shuts down art exhibit, demanding ceasefire and hostage deal

By Andrew Lapin April 16, 2024 3:52 pm

How does this war end? The day after is looking ‘dark’ for Israel and Gaza

By Andrew Silow-Carroll April 16, 2024 12:45 pm

Spurred by Iran attack, House will vote on long-delayed foreign aid package for Israel and other US allies

By Ron Kampeas April 15, 2024 10:26 pm

A bill to create a national coordinator to fight antisemitism is drawing rare bipartisan support in Congress

By Ron Kampeas April 15, 2024 6:28 pm

Israel weighs how to respond to Iran attack as Biden urges restraint

By Ben Sales April 15, 2024 9:19 am

For Israelis awaiting Iranian missile barrage, a night of terror punctuated by attempts at humor

By Philissa Cramer April 14, 2024 9:52 am

Iran’s attack draws Israel and US closer together after weeks of growing tension

By Ron Kampeas April 14, 2024 12:34 am

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