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For many Israelis, prospect of hostage release is tempered by concerns about freeing terrorists

In exchange for the hostages, Israel is due to again release more than 1,000 Palestinians imprisoned for terrorism who could one day commit another attack.

In a new album, singer Ari Axelrod celebrates Jews’ contributions to Broadway

“A Place for Us” shines a musical spotlight on Jewish stories and composers.

Sotheby’s to auction ‘the most complete Jewish baseball card collection in the world’

The collection, estimated to sell for more than $500,000, only starts with Sandy Koufax.

Culture

Trump taps Mel Gibson, actor-director with record of antisemitism, as ‘special ambassador’ to Hollywood

Journalist Sam Husseini is dragged out of a State Department press briefing on Jan. 16, 2025. (Screenshot)

Politics

Reporters castigating Israel and US support ejected from Blinken’s final press briefing

Israel

Pro-Israel attorney uses ‘lawfare’ to force $700K settlement from Jewish Voice for Peace

Israel

Netanyahu delays ceasefire vote as right-wing protest against deal mounts

New York

Silver Moon Bakery, UWS spot known for its challah, faces eviction after failing to pay rent

Politics

They love Donald Trump — and hate the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal he demanded

Israel

Rubio, in Israel-heavy confirmation hearing, says US should revoke visas for ‘a supporter of Hamas’

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