Israel

Before Nita Lowey died, Donald Trump eviscerated the $250M Middle East peace fund named for her

All grantees of the MEPPA fund for peace-building efforts have been cut off.

Smoke rises during Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on October 31, 2023. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

Ceasefire ends as Israeli bombs strike Gaza

Israeli leaders announced that they ordered the strikes after Hamas would not agree to frameworks for a hostage deal proposed by Israel and the United States.

After welcoming far-right politicians, Israel’s antisemitism conference is hemorrhaging speakers

French, German and British figures have all announced that they will not attend.

Miami Beach mayor moves to evict theater operator for showing Oscar-winning ‘No Other Land’

Amichai Chikli invites politicians from European far-right parties to Israel, in a first

The family of Edan Alexander, an American held captive in Gaza, protests for his release in December 2024 in New York City. (Alon Kaplun)

Hamas says it would release Edan Alexander and bodies of 4 dual-national hostages

At a Jerusalem Purim party for children with disabilities, costumes are inclusive by design

The city of Tyre in southern Lebanon seen from its coastline. (Wikimedia Commons/Roman Deckert)

Is Israel about to make peace with Lebanon? Unprecedented overtures are underway.

Children in Israel and beyond are dressing as Batman for Purim to honor the slain Bibas brothers

Like other Jews I know, I’ve seen ‘No Other Land’ recently. Can we talk about it?

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