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Israeli soldiers ‘did what was necessary’ on Gaza border, defense minister says

At least 10 of those killed in the Friday clashes were “known terrorists with track records of terrorist activity,” the Israel Defense Forces said.

US blocks UN Security Council resolution calling for investigation of Gaza border violence

The Security Council first met in a closed meeting on Friday night even after the United States and Israel asked that the discussion be postponed to Saturday due to beginning Passover.

Trump wishes Jewish community a Happy Passover

The holiday greetings, combined with Easter greetings, were released in a video on YouTube.

United States

This family’s New York-Miami flight was canceled right before Passover

Ideas

Passover’s lesson of perseverance fits Israel at the UN

Culture

An exhibit on soccer during the Holocaust is on display at one of Buenos Aires’ biggest stadiums

United States

Conservative Judaism’s leadership turns over. Will intermarriage policy be next?

Global

Holland sends military attache to Iran, angering coalition partner

Israel

At least 12 Palestinians reportedly killed by Israeli troops in massive Gaza protests

Global

Court upholds Jean-Marie Le Pen’s Holocaust denial conviction

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