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Matan Koch, disability advocate who urged Jewish communities to ‘let everyone in,’ dies at 44

“His condition declined far more quickly than he, and we, had hoped,” said the family of Koch, the Los Angeles ADA compliance officer and director of its disability access and services division.

Matan Koch speaks at Ikar, his Los Angeles synagogue, on Disability Shabbat, Oct. 18, 2025.
A man walks through the campus of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) in Los Angeles, California, US, August 11, 2025.

UCLA, student president distance themselves from student gov't that condemned former Gaza hostage

Shamim Mafi, 44, driving a luxury vehicle in an undated picture; illustrative.

LAX authorities arrest Iranian national attempting to traffic arms to Sudan for Islamic regime

Drones can cause significant disruptions in urban areas

Israeli drone‑detection start-up scores major US commercial breakthrough


US military to remove 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles

President Donald Trump deployed the California National Guard troops to Los Angeles in June, against the wishes of Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, to quell protests triggered by immigration raids.

 Members of the California National Guard stand guard at the Paramount Business Center parking lot a day after clashes between protesters and law enforcement following multiple detentions by ICE, in the Los Angeles County city of Paramount, California, US, June 8, 2025.

LA Creative Community for Peace unobtrusively garners support for Israel in Hollywood

The organization has spent the last 21 months pushing back against misinformation, disinformation, and intimidation as anti-Israel sentiment and antisemitism continue to take center stage.

 Against the backdrop of a Palestinian flag, Bobby Vylan of British duo Bob Vylan performs at the Glastonbury Festival in England, on June 28.

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.

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

While the Trump administration claims that it is saving American democracy, California officials say that he is going too far and is overstepping the city's authority.

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.

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

Groups like Students for Justice in Palestine, the Palestinian Youth Movement, and others have openly called on their followers to join the protests in Los Angeles.

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

Marines prepare for Los Angeles deployment as protests spread across US

Trump's decision to send troops to Los Angeles, despite California Governor Gavin Newsom's objections, has ignited a national debate on military involvement in law enforcement on US soil.

 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.

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.