Israel

Birthright cancels Israel trips for December, citing security concerns during Gaza war

The organization has reportedly never canceled trips due to war in its 24-year history.

By Andrew Lapin November 14, 2023 1:57 pm

Israeli Supreme Court rules that Israel’s Law of Return extends to widows of children and grandchildren of Jews

The ruling was an example of the court’s role in determining Israeli policy, a status that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government had sought for months to diminish.

November 14, 2023 10:15 am

Tens of thousands expected at DC March for Israel today; organizers announce livestream

The newly revealed speaker lineup has drawn some criticism.

November 14, 2023 9:02 am

Vivian Silver, veteran Canadian-Israeli peace activist, declared dead in Hamas massacre

By JTA Staff November 13, 2023 7:23 pm

Israeli army surrounds main Gaza hospital it claims is a Hamas HQ as Biden calls for ‘less intrusive action’

By Ron Kampeas November 13, 2023 6:12 pm

Planes, trains and bus caravans: Ahead of mass pro-Israel rally, tens of thousands of Jews are descending on Washington

By Jackie Hajdenberg November 13, 2023 5:42 pm

UK cabinet member Suella Braverman fired after saying police are more lenient with pro-Palestinian protesters

By Gabe Friedman November 13, 2023 12:39 pm

Created to aid in crises abroad, these Israeli nonprofits are applying their expertise at home for the first time

By Deborah Danan November 13, 2023 10:00 am

Ethiopian Israelis celebrate Sigd holiday under the shadow of war

By Philissa Cramer November 13, 2023 8:48 am

A haredi volunteer for the Zaka emergency response service searches through the debris in Kibbutz Be'eri, near the border with Gaza, on October 20, 2023. (Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty Images)

Israel revises Oct. 7 death toll down to 1,200 as long process of identifying victims nears close

By Philissa Cramer November 12, 2023 11:27 pm

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