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On brink of collapse: Iran's dictator not the problem, White House delusions are

The Iranian regime is on the brink of collapse, a reality that should serve as a stark reminder of the perils of engaging with or fearing such discredited figures.

12/03/2025

As ICE arrests Mahmoud Khalil, some Jews ask if this is the fight they signed up for

The ideologically polarizing motivation that leaves some Jewish leaders wary of the administration’s crusade against antisemitism.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
11/03/2025

Pro-Israel LGBTQ group A Wider Bridge names new leadership

The announcement of Rabbi Denise Eger as interim director comes as the group contends with pressures from multiple angles.

By BEN SALES/JTA
11/03/2025

Prominent rabbis appeal to Trump: Include Azerbaijan in Abraham Accords

The group is led by Rabbi Marvin Hier, founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and Rabbi Eli Abadi.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025

Return to war will ‘challenge’ hostages' safety, Smotrich says

MK Simcha Rothman made similar comments in a debate in the Knesset Constitution Committee on Monday morning.

Smotrich discusses economic partnership with Treasury's Bessent in US visit

"This is a critical time to shape a new strategic economic future for both countries," the Treasury Department said in a statement.

06/03/2025
 Palestinians seen in the city of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, February 17, 2025

Israel slams Arab summit adoption of Egyptian alternative to Trump's Gaza plan

"The statement continues to rely on the Palestinian Authority and UNRWA — Both have repeatedly demonstrated corruption, support for terrorism,

Netanyahu, Shin Bet clash on Oct. 7 security failures

IDF releases Kfar Aza, Nahal Oz probes • Hegseth reiterates US commitment to Israel's security

Why Trump’s attack on democracy is as deep a Jewish concern as antisemitism or Israel

Democracy protected Jews in America, if imperfectly, and Jews made it a hallmark of our Americanness to be advocates for democracy in return.

By YEHUDA KURTZER/JTA
04/03/2025

US official to 'Post': US pausing military aid to Ukraine

"The president has been clear that he is focused on peace.  We need our partners to be committed to that goal as well," the official said. 

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