Politics

Saudi Arabia appoints first Palestinian envoy as Saudi-Israel normalization talks continue

The move also comes as Israeli leaders have tried to downplay the importance that Palestinian statehood holds in deal negotiations.

Reporter's Notebook

Covering the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting and its aftermath tested me as a Jewish journalist

When the gunman blew out the glass doors of the synagogue on Oct. 27, 2018, two American Jewish stories collided: One of open, proud practice and one of terror of what lurks among one’s neighbors.

White supremacist man arrested for allegedly threatening jurors, witnesses in Pittsburgh shooting trial

A white supremacist was arrested on charges of witness tampering, among others.

Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong

Australia will refer to West Bank as ‘Occupied Palestinian Territories’ in policy change

Liberal Jewish scholars, leaders urge increased focus on Palestinians in protests of Israeli judicial overhaul

3 Jewish staffers in New York City and State offices launch new meetup for people like them

In Israel with fellow Democrats, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries says judicial legislation won’t affect US aid

‘Maus’ evades a ban in Iowa after school district cites ‘ambiguity’ in new state law

After synagogue gunman’s death sentence, Pittsburgh’s Jews feel relief, resilience — and gratitude

Jewish activists at a voting-rights march

The Workers Circle, progressive Jewish group, leaves Conference of Presidents over disagreements on US and Israel advocacy

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