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Families of Israeli-American hostages ask the White House: Where is plan B?

As Hamas continue to reject ceasefire proposals, hostage families have begun asking what plan B is.

White House urges Congress to quickly send foreign aid bill to Biden's desk

The funding would provide urgent life-saving humanitarian assistance for Palestinian civilians in Gaza and vulnerable people suffering around the world, the White House said.

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Son of prominent rabbi arrested after alleged altercation with protesters outside Israeli Embassy

Jewish officials who have visited the embassy have complained to the State Department about the intensity of the protest, including the loud air raid siren.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
19/04/2024

Safety plans for civilians in Israel's planned Rafah op. not shared with the US, Blinken claims

Blinken reiterated the US is committed to ensuring that Hamas does not play a future role in running the Gaza Strip.

Counterpoint turns 50: Celebrating the Jewish education program's success

The story of one of the most successful informal Jewish education programs in the English-speaking world.

By HOWIE KAHN
19/04/2024

American money ear-marked for PA security used to pay families of terrorists from Jenin

The US had all but ceased providing funds for the PA after implementing the 2017 Taylor Force Act, which blocked all funding for the PA general budget.

White House says hostage negotiations still an 'active effort'

We know who's been taken, and we want them all back, Kirby said. 

 Families of the Israelis held kidnapped by Hamas terrorists in Gaza outside the US consulate

New JFNA survey finds most Americans want ceasefire deal to include release of hostages

A large majority of American Jews said they continue to feel strong emotional bonds to Israel, and it makes them proud to be Jewish. 

US Jewish orgs urge House to pass foreign aid bill providing Israel with more than $26 billion

The Republican Jewish Coalition said it applauds House Republicans for moving forward on the urgently needed legislation. 

House of Representatives passes resolution condemning 'From the river to the sea' chants

According to the resolution, the slogan seeks to deny Jewish people the right to self-determination and calls for the removal of the Jewish people from their ancestral homeland. 

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