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Netanyahu’s Rival Just Agreed To Stop Fighting And Join Him. Here’s Why.

(JTA) — One of the crazier weeks in Israeli politics in recent memory ended on a fittingly dramatic note: Benny Gantz, the former army chief who came close to unseating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in three straight elections, laid down his proverbial arms. Gantz will join a so-called unity government with his rival to prevent […]

Alfred Landecker Foundation Providing Emergency Funding For Holocaust Survivors Affected By COVID-19

(JTA) — The Alfred Landecker Foundation has created a fund to provide emergency support for Holocaust survivors affected by COVID-19. The 1 million euro ($1.12 million) fund is meant to support elderly survivors who are vulnerable to the coronavirus and who are suffering from the effects of self-isolation. The fund will initially benefit four organizations: UJA Federation […]

Gaza Protest Rallies Canceled Due To Coronavirus

JERUSALEM (JTA) — Mass rallies planned to be held on Gaza’s border with Israel have been canceled due to coronavirus concerns. The rallies set for March 30 were scheduled to mark the second anniversary of the Great March of Return, a mass convergence on the border to protest Israel’s blockade of Gaza. “We call upon our people […]

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Netanyahu’s Rival Just Agreed To Stop Fighting And Join Him. Here’s Why.

Alfred Landecker Foundation Providing Emergency Funding For Holocaust Survivors Affected By COVID-19

Gaza Protest Rallies Canceled Due To Coronavirus

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