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'For me, it was my Holocaust': Caitlyn Jenner on visiting October 7 communities in Israel

In recent years Jenner has been active in political commentary and public advocacy, including vocal statements about Israel.

Caitlyn Jenner speaks during the IAC National Summit 2026 at The Diplomat Beach Resort on January 16, 2026 in Hollywood, Florida.
Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, October 9, 2023.

It's time for Israel to walk away from US military aid - opinion

US Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) arrives prior to a closed briefing on Iran for members of the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 27, 2025; illustrative.

Rep. Lawler letter asking Netanyahu to exempt dual citizens from draft dodging arrests resurfaces

Staff-Sergeant Itay Chen.

Living life as though he was running out of time: Who was Israeli-American Gaza hostage Itay Chen?


Jewish groups slam Trump's remarks as antisemitic tropes

"You’re brutal killers. Not nice people at all,” said the president, who accused some Jewish Americans of not loving Israel enough.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Israeli-American Council Summit in Hollywood, Florida, U.S. December 7, 2019

Lockheed, ELTA to pair up for American ‘sense-off’

Event will see companies demonstrate their radars for US Army’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense System.

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Moran Atias shines in NBC's 'The Village'

Israeli actress portrays an Iranian immigrant named Ava in new show.

Moran Atias and Daren Kagasoff in NBC's 'The Village."

For Israelis abroad, elections start with a scramble for flight tickets

Israel’s lack of absentee voting reflects a country’s hang-ups about citizens who leave its borders and the Zionist ethos of Israel’s founders.

Adi Shlapok (left) and Yuval Peretz vote in the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC

Bipartisanship challenged at AIPAC

Beneath the surface, one could spot how Washington’s hyper-partisan reality has seeped into many of the speeches.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy conference in Washington DC, March 25, 2019

Center Field: It’s all about the Benjamins – Franklin and Herzl

The American-Israel relationship is all about the Benjamins, reflecting the shared values of “the first American,” Benjamin Franklin, and modern Zionism’s founder, Benjamin Ze’ev Herzl.

US AMBASSADOR to Israel David Friedman speaks at the opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem last year. Israel and America share common values and common interests, but the need for the US to be involved in the Middle East does not hinge on what is right or wrong for Israel; it is needed for America

The Anglo factor

The role of Anglos in Israeli politics has lately been the subject of much discussion.

Two new Olim taking an excited selfie upon landing in Israel

An American thing

Sara’s Place in Ra’anana serves up kosher dishes with an American flare.

Sara’s Place

Thanksgiving and American Jewry

So the American Jews can enjoy Thanksgiving and have their turkey too.

‘The First Thanksgiving 1621,’ oil on canvas by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris, 1899.

Thanksgiving beats cancer

Beyond the parade and the food, the festive tablescapes and the turkey bingo, is the real meaning of Thanksgiving – thankful for being alive another day to celebrate.

TOM THE Turkey floats by Macy’s during New York City’s annual Thanksgiving Day Parade, spreading holiday cheer.