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A warzone welcome for olah who arrived hours ahead of Iran attack

Eve Karlin’s Aliyah the day before Operation Rising Lion began strengthened her resolve.

 Eve Karlin with her luggage at Ben-Gurion Airport.
Demonstrators face members of security forces near the Edward R. Roybal Federal building after days of protests against federal immigration sweeps and the deployment of the California National Guard and U.S. Marines, in downtown Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 10, 2025.

Disecting Trump's immigration riot rhetoric: Why is the president making LA seem like a hellscape?

 A DEMONSTRATOR wears a mask with the colors of the Palestinian flag, during a protest against federal immigration sweeps, in Los Angeles on Sunday.

From Glendale to Gaza: What do the riots in LA and pro-Palestinian protests have in common?

 A law enforcement officer shoots non-lethal weapon at a protestor during a protest against federal immigration sweeps, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 11, 2025.

Marines prepare for Los Angeles deployment as protests spread across US


California ICE protests spark calls for ‘nonviolence’ from Jewish community leaders

“We will not answer violence with violence,” said Rabbi Sharon Brous of IKAR.

 Three individuals hold a sign reading "Jews Against Deportations" during an interfaith vigil in Los Angeles on June 10, 2025.

Dr. Phil joined federal agents during Los Angeles immigration operation

The TV personality was also granted access to Trump’s border czar Tom Homan, MeritTV reported. Dr. Phil reportedly interviewed the Trump official before and after the operations.

 Dr. Phil

US Justice Department tells immigration judges to dismiss cases in order to expedite arrests – NBC

A Justice Department memo to US immigration judges noted that they can rapidly grant case dismissals, meaning that immigrants will not be able to respond in court.

 Demonstrators shout slogans as they attend a protest against federal immigration sweeps, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. June 10, 2025.

US Marines arrive in LA; California governor warns 'democracy under assault'

Democratic leaders have raised concerns over a national crisis in what has become the most intense flashpoint yet in the Trump administration's efforts to deport migrants.

People hold signs during a demonstration, as part of nationwide protests in solidarity with Los Angeles protests against federal immigration sweeps, in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 10, 2025.

California sues Trump administration, 2,000 National Guard deployed to LA

The US military is set to temporarily deploy about 700 Marines to Los Angeles while additional National Guard troops arrive in the city.

 California National Guard troops stand outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building after their deployment by U.S. President Donald Trump, in response to protests against immigration sweeps, in Los Angeles, California, US June 9, 2025

Anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles: What is behind the clashes, arrests in LA? - explainer

What was the trigger behind the anti-ICE Los Angeles riots? How have law enforcement officers cracked down? And how have lawmakers and government officials responded? 

 A police officer uses stun grenades as they approach the protesters gathered around the Los Angeles Federal Building following multiple detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in downtown Los Angeles, California, US, June 6, 2025.

'Make America Great Again': Trump's Middle East doctrine shifts to LA crisis - analysis

Trump’s LA focus may overshadow Middle East policy, risking setbacks in Gaza, Iran, Syria, and more.

 Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers move in on demonstrators in front of LA City Hall during a protest against federal immigration sweeps in downtown Los Angeles, California, US June 8, 2025.

California gov. calls Trump National Guard deployment in LA unlawful, police making more arrests

National Guard troops guarded federal government buildings, as police and protesters clashed in separate demonstrations over federal immigration raids in Los Angeles.

 Police clear demonstrators after they blocked a street with a barricade during a protest against federal immigration sweeps in downtown Los Angeles, California, US June 8, 2025.

Aaron Lansky built a home for 1.5 million Yiddish books, now he’s handing over the keys

“The idea that you have miles of Jewish stories that have yet to be told, that’s just irresistible to someone like me," he said.

 Aaron Lansky speaks at a Yiddish Book Center gala, May 4, 2025.

Trump orders National Guard to Los Angeles, protesters throwing Molotov cocktails, rocks

The Pentagon is prepared to mobilize active duty Marines "if violence continues," US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

 A protester fires a firework during a standoff between police and protesters following multiple detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in the Los Angeles County city of Paramount, California, US, June 7, 2025.

Kevin Costner sued by stunt double over alleged 'violent, unscripted, unscheduled rape scene'

Devyn LaBella alleged that the rape scene occured without any prior notice or with an intimacy coordinator.

Kevin Costner, host and executive producer of the History Channel's series "Kevin Costner's the West", gestures on the day of the third installment of HISTORYTalks at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures David Geffen Theater in Los Angeles, U.S., September 21, 2024.