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What the killing of the top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani means for Jews, the US and Israel

Washington has been gripped by talk about what comes next but has little actual insight. Iran has been known to violently retaliate.

By Ron Kampeas January 4, 2020 11:48 am

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How Britain’s huge upcoming election affects Jews

Five frequently asked questions about Jeremy Corbyn and the fateful moment in U.K. politics.

December 6, 2019 2:44 pm

Blue and White party chairmen Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid during a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, Nov. 18, 2019. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)

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Israel might be headed to a third round of elections in less than a year

Benny Gantz announced that he has failed at forming a government, with or without Netanyahu. Here’s what comes next.

November 20, 2019 5:18 pm

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Netanyahu didn’t win Israel’s election. So why is he getting the chance to form a government?

By Josefin Dolsten September 26, 2019 11:44 am

The Trump-Ukraine controversy, and the Jews involved, explained

By Ron Kampeas September 24, 2019 12:35 pm

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Netanyahu’s push to annex the Jordan Valley, explained

By Ben Sales September 10, 2019 4:33 pm

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Here we go again: A beginner’s guide to Israel’s 2nd election in 2019

By Ben Sales September 9, 2019 4:20 pm

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NY Jewish schools are fighting a proposal that would force many yeshivas to increase secular education (and they’re not alone)

By Josefin Dolsten August 13, 2019 4:30 pm

Jeffrey Epstein and billionaire Leslie Wexner were close for years. Now Epstein's scandal is dogging Wexner. (Laura E. Adkins/Getty Images)

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The relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Jewish philanthropist Leslie Wexner, explained

By Ben Sales August 13, 2019 2:56 pm

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The controversy over the DC Dyke March, Jewish stars and Israel, explained

By Ben Sales June 7, 2019 4:54 pm

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