Israel

Assaf Lowengart makes history as first Israeli-born position player to sign pro baseball contract in the US

Lowengart is signing with the New York Boulders in the Frontier League, where he hopes to help blaze a trail for other Israeli players.

Israeli human rights groups call for an immediate ceasefire, release of hostages

While Israelis overall support the war, a growing group wants to trade the remaining hostages amid a ceasefire, among them families of the hostages who have staged protests throughout Israel.

Israel aid debate reveals differences among Jewish groups over immigration

A truck reading "Claudine Gay is a National Disgrace," next to photos of Gay and Hitler, drives through Harvard's campus

Feds to probe Harvard’s response to harassment of pro-Palestinian students

Israeli soldiers guard in the northern West Bank on May 29, 2023. (Flash90)

American-Israeli rabbi and human rights activist indicted for obstructing soldiers in West Bank

‘I want to get married before a rocket lands on my head’: War has amped up Israel’s passion for matchmaking

Hostage deal talks continue as Israel says more captives might be dead than previously known

Argentina will move its embassy to Jerusalem, Javier Milei announces during emotional visit

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