Trump administration prods Indonesia to recognize Israel with promise of perhaps $2 billion more in aid The world’s largest Muslim-majority nation is a target of the Jared Kushner-led recognition push by the administration in its waning days.
Jewish groups offer assistance after Indonesian tsunami The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee is providing emergency relief and assessing emerging needs after the tsunami, which left more than 400 dead and thousands homeless.
Israeli badminton player blames loss on last-minute visa Moshe Zilberman said he hadn’t trained in five days while waiting in Singapore for Indonesia to grant his visa.