Israeli-American

Inside enemy territory: A former IDF soldier's journey from Tehran to a Beirut jail cell

MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: American-Israeli Dan Brotman has travelled across the Middle East as a citizen journalist in order to "understand the world" unseen by mainstream media.

 DESPITE SERVING in the IDF and holding Israeli citizenship, Brotman visited Iran. Here, he stands in front of the 'US Den of Espionage Museum,' site of the former US Embassy in Tehran.
 MACCABI TEL AVIV veterans Jake Cohen (left) and John DiBartolomeo (right) pose during the ceremony this week honoring both of their 500th game with the club.

More than numbers: Jake Cohen reflects on Maccabi Tel Aviv legacy after 500 games

 US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee at the Western Wall, April 18, 2025.

US Ambassador to Israel attends ceremony honoring Americans who were murdered on Oct. 7

Screenshot of hostage Edan Alexander from the propaganda video Hamas published on April 12, 2025.

Hamas armed wing says fate of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander unknown


Body of missing American-Israeli woman found in Montana river after two week search

Dana Ehrlich and her dog Bamba were reported missing two weeks ago on February 21 at a dog park in Missoula, Montana.

 Danit Ehrlich posing with her beloved dog, Bamba.

'Trump a bigger Israeli patriot than Netanyahu' for effort to free hostages, families say

"We have got to a situation where it is more important to the Americans to free hostages than to our government," he said.

 Yotam Cohen holds a picture of his brother Nimrod, still held captive, in the Knesset. March 10, 2025.

​Mother of American-Israeli, held hostage and killed by Hamas in 90s, passes away

Following her profound loss, Esther became a beacon of strength, sharing her journey of faith and endurance with audiences worldwide.

 Esther Wachsman speaks at the funeral of her husband Yehuda Wachsman, at Givat Shaul cemetery in Jerusalem on June 25, 2020.

Search for missing American-Israeli woman in Montana paused, external Jewish SAR team enlisted

Ehrlich was relocating to Washington for a job, and had stayed in Missoula, Montana to break up her journey from Colorado.

 Danit Ehrlich z"l giving her dog, Bamba, a loving embrace.

US pressured for Keith Siegel’s release, Israeli official denies citizenship factor - report

Siegel, 65, from Kibbutz Kfar Aza, was kidnapped alongside his wife, Aviva, from their home’s reinforced safe room during Hamas’s October 7 attack.

Hamas terrorists hand over Israeli hostage Keith Siegel to the Red Cross, in Gaza City, February 1, 2025

Jews, Israelis in US suffer discrimination in labor market amid war - ADL study

"This research reveals how American Jews and Israelis may miss out on opportunities in the job market only because of their identity," Dr. Tomlin stated.

 Ayton Eller, 42, a Jewish American from Brooklyn, participates in a Support Israel Rally in response to demonstrators protesting in support of Palestinians, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in New York City, US, May 13, 2024.

Why Yechiel Leiter is the right choice for Israel's US ambassador – opinion

Yechiel Leiter’s appointment as ambassador ushers in a new era for Israel-US relations.

 Gabriel Groisman (right) interviews incoming Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yehiel Leiter on his podcast, ‘Standpoint,’ late last month.

Austin praises Gallant as Netanyahu plans to fire defense minister - US official

"Firing an experienced defense minister like Gallant in the middle of a war in Gaza and possibly before a war in Lebanon would be a crazy move," a US official said.

 US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Israeli minister of Defense Yoav Galant hold a joint statements at HaKirya base in Tel Aviv on October 13, 2023.

Biden spoke with Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin after Hersh's death announced

Hersh had been one of eight remaining hostages who held dual Israeli-American citizenship.

 Rachel Goldberg, mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin who is being held hostage in Gaza, reacts next to her husband Jon Polin as they take the stage on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 21, 2024.

US ignorance around the hostages is 'shocking,' says parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin

“Americans don’t like people being held against their will, certainly not other Americans, so it’s disappointing that there isn’t more conversation [about the hostages]", says Jon Polin.

Jon (left) and Rachel (right,) parents of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Uploaded on 10/6/2024

Ruby Chen seeking clarity from White House when his son's body be released under ceasefire plan

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan meets families of American-Israeli hostages. Ruby Chen urges action, seeking clarity on body return after ceasefire proposal approval.

 Ruby Chen, the father of 19-year-old Itay Chen who has been held hostage by Hamas, holds an hour glass.