US/Israel vs Iran War
Jewish geneticist finds mutation behind sudden deaths that haunted her family for decades
In ‘The Dressmaker’s Mirror,’ Susan Weiss Liebman recounts how supposed freak accidents hid an inherited heart condition - and the implications for Ashkenazi Jews and genetic test…
In banning Macklemore, Kraft cites rapper’s ‘broader history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery’
Critics of pro-Palestinian singer draw attention to his 2014 'Jewface' appearance, which ADL forgave him for at the time, as he causes fresh outrage with 'genocide' remarks during…
US official says Trump unlikely to meet with Netanyahu at UN, citing scheduling difficulties
Israeli TV report says PM expected to visit Texas, where he'll likely meet with Elon Musk, before heading to NYC for General Assembly next week The post US official says Trump unl…
US official says Trump unlikely to meet with Netanyahu at UN, citing scheduling difficulties
'A complete lie': Hegseth denies WaPo report that Pentagon is publicly undercounting Iran war deaths * South Korea’s FM stresses to Rubio its intent to help restore free passage i…
More US troops killed in Iran war than Pentagon has acknowledged — report
US officials tell WaPo that 4-5 more servicemembers have died than official figure of 18, which Hegseth denies; Politico reveals F-35 parts lost after being rerouted to Hong Kong,…
After outcry, Texas lieutenant governor says schools should teach ‘Night’ and other Holocaust books
Dan Patrick clarifies to JTA that Texas schoolchildren should read Elie Wiesel's memoir and 'Diary of Anne Frank,' both of which he had included on list of 'dirty, filthy and vulg…
Houthis eye Yemen’s oil-rich east after seizing Red Sea coast
Country's Saudi-backed government and an array of other forces currently the only obstacle standing in way of the Iran-backed rebels, as the US shows no interest in joining fight …
‘Another chance at life’: Israeli freed from Iraqi Kurdish prison returns home
Ben Hassin recalls struggling to maintain hope after initial death sentence for killing cab driver, says he was held in a jail where 'they can seriously hurt you for being Israeli…
Ahead of Yom Kippur, IDF bolsters forces on all fronts, while closing Gaza crossing
COGAT says Kerem Shalom will be closed on Sunday and Monday but that crossings continue to operate to meet needs identified by the international community The post Ahead of Yom Ki…
Police move Ceuta migrants off beaches in Spanish enclave
Madrid advances transfer despite opposition from conservative local authority; border crisis fuels far right despite fall in migrant arrivals, EU migration commissioner says The p…
Thousands rally for Israel in Amsterdam; dozens of counter-protesters arrested
Dutch media reports 13 people remain in custody; public prosecutors deciding whether to press charges against them for defying ban on staging counter-demonstrations The post Thous…
‘We’re not running’: Jewish students lead rally outside Mamdani residence
Middle and high schoolers gather outside Gracie Mansion for prayers, songs and speeches, but claim it's not a protest; critics say event 'needlessly inflames tensions' The post ‘W…
The Guardian view on NAZA’s persecuted directors: journalism is not treason | Editorial
Politicians who threaten filmmakers rather than investigate alleged military crimes expose not strength but a leadership frightened of the evidenceAcross Israel, politicians, mili…
US-based Haredi charity says raised $130 million for Israeli draft evaders’ yeshivas
Kerem Olam HaTorah says its goal is to raise $12 million each month to sustain 1,489 Haredi institutes and 350,000 yeshiva students and their families The post US-based Haredi cha…
How Netanyahu’s plans to reshape the courts could affect Israel’s democracy
With prime minister seeking another term on Oct. 27, his plans to overhaul judiciary are back and are more far-reaching than they were in 2023 The post How Netanyahu’s plans to re…
PEN America names author Phil Klay, critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza and West Bank, as president
Amid ongoing uproar over Israel-Hamas war, group which advocates for writers and free expression taps Iraq War veteran who supported PEN study on Israeli and Jewish writers, denou…
Ex-PA minister says he’ll soon reveal his pre-Oct. 7 mediation between Israel, Hamas and message he conveyed from Sinwar
Journalist subsequently identifies Sufian Abu Zaida as go-between who delivered Hamas chief's threat of impending 'earthquake,' which spurred call to Netanyahu from UAE leader The…
Russia and China veto US proposal for UN experts to keep monitoring sanctions on Iran
Security Council resolution regarding ongoing monitoring of sanctions imposed over Iran's nuclear program defeated despite 11-2 vote in favor because of Russian and Chinese vetoes…
Jewish radio host Sid Rosenberg says he ‘charmed’ JD Vance after slamming VP’s stances on Israel
Thursday meeting comes after US vice president said Trump has been willing to ‘part ways’ with Netanyahu, and that US Mideast policy can't be 'subservient to the State of Israel' …
Tamra resident indicted for allegedly contacting Hamas, Iran with offers to help
Separately, Majd al-Krum man nabbed for contact with Lebanese foreign agent; Palestinian-American correspondent for Iranian state TV has detention extended after West Bank arrest …
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rally in government-organized demonstration
State broadcaster says 300,000 gather in Tehran, pledging to take up arms for Islamic Republic; some trample US, Israeli flags, chant 'Death to America' and “Death to Israel' The …
Netanyahu’s anti-Arab campaign has found Gadi Eisenkot’s Achilles’ heel
The PM is exploiting the prospect of a political partnership with Arab parties to put his main rival on the defensive and drive a wedge between Eisenkot and Liberman; Eisenkot nee…
Teenager hit by car and killed in Hadera after apparent dispute in parking lot
Amichai Atia, 17, of Itamar was leaving a Selichot service when a driver, reportedly 21 from Kafr Manda, hit him before himself getting shot by Atia's friend; terror not suspected…
Benny Gantz: Netanyahu is responsible for October 7, dividing society
Blue and White leader and former defense minister says no problem can be solved without unity government, that Israel must be strong while keeping its morals — and that he won't d…