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After pardoning Jared Kushner’s father in his first term, Trump picks him as ambassador to France for his second

Trump gave roles to Charles Kushner and Massad Boulos, both of his daughters’ fathers in law.

Ronen and Orna Neutra, parents of Israeli-American hostage Omer Neutra. (Luke Tress)

Omer Neutra, American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza, confirmed killed on Oct. 7

Neutra’s parents parents Orna and Ronen spoke at the Republican National Convention this past summer.

A new program helps formerly haredi Orthodox New Yorkers find stable housing

Footsteps, a NY-based nonprofit helping formerly ultra-Orthodox Jews succeed in secular society, considers housing a “key cornerstone” in helping its members gain independence.

Sports

Once shuttered by the Nazis, Vienna’s 115-year-old Hakoah Sports Club has found new life with a roster of promising athletes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Joe Biden meet on July 25, 2024. (Amos Ben-Gershom/Israeli Government Press Office)

Politics

Israel reached a ceasefire in Lebanon. Is Gaza next?

Politics

Lee Zeldin, Trump’s pick to helm EPA, says he received bomb threat with ‘pro-Palestinian themed message’

Politics

France says it won’t arrest Netanyahu, despite ICC warrant against him

United States

Deportations, lawsuits, increased scrutiny: How the Trump administration could handle campus antisemitism

New York

Katz’s Deli, a NYC icon, gets its first-ever commercial

Global

Uruguay elects a left-wing president who is not anti-Israel, a rarity in Latin America

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