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Young children, tired of the stifling atmosphere of the synagogue, come outside to be with their mother in Djerba, Tunisia. January 01, 1950. 850,000 refugees from Tunisia and other Arab countries were expelled after the creation of Israel. (Graphic House/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

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Jews in Arab countries suffered unbearable discrimination. Why do our stories remain untold?

In 1948, when I was 6 months old, my mother risked everything to escape Tunisia with my siblings and me in search of a better life.

Here’s what Trump officials and supporters are saying to critics of his Iran policy

The president’s defenders say it’s all about getting to the peace table, even if it takes a missile or two.

Peter Schefer, shown in front of the main entrance of the Berlin Jewish Museum in 2014, stepped down as director.

300 Jewish studies scholars sign letter supporting embattled former Berlin Jewish Museum director

Colleagues say Peter Schaefer should not have been pressured to resign over a tweet perceived by his critics as as supporting the boycott Israel movement.

Iran shoots down US military drone amid rising tensions

Owner of Liverpool deli accused of selling nonkosher meat found dead

New Zealand immigration minister apologizes for official map excluding Israel

How the Berlin Jewish Museum became a political lightning rod

American tourist attacked in Berlin after saying he was Jewish

Rapper Bhad Bhabie’s concert in Jordan canceled over alleged Israel support

6 Israeli universities ranked among the world’s top 1,000

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