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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?


Search for missing American-Israeli woman in Montana paused, external Jewish SAR team enlisted

Ehrlich was relocating to Washington for a job, and had stayed in Missoula, Montana to break up her journey from Colorado.

 Danit Ehrlich z"l giving her dog, Bamba, a loving embrace.

US pressured for Keith Siegel’s release, Israeli official denies citizenship factor - report

Siegel, 65, from Kibbutz Kfar Aza, was kidnapped alongside his wife, Aviva, from their home’s reinforced safe room during Hamas’s October 7 attack.

Hamas terrorists hand over Israeli hostage Keith Siegel to the Red Cross, in Gaza City, February 1, 2025

Jews, Israelis in US suffer discrimination in labor market amid war - ADL study

"This research reveals how American Jews and Israelis may miss out on opportunities in the job market only because of their identity," Dr. Tomlin stated.

 Ayton Eller, 42, a Jewish American from Brooklyn, participates in a Support Israel Rally in response to demonstrators protesting in support of Palestinians, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in New York City, US, May 13, 2024.

Why Yechiel Leiter is the right choice for Israel's US ambassador – opinion

Yechiel Leiter’s appointment as ambassador ushers in a new era for Israel-US relations.

 Gabriel Groisman (right) interviews incoming Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yehiel Leiter on his podcast, ‘Standpoint,’ late last month.

Austin praises Gallant as Netanyahu plans to fire defense minister - US official

"Firing an experienced defense minister like Gallant in the middle of a war in Gaza and possibly before a war in Lebanon would be a crazy move," a US official said.

 US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Israeli minister of Defense Yoav Galant hold a joint statements at HaKirya base in Tel Aviv on October 13, 2023.

Biden spoke with Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin after Hersh's death announced

Hersh had been one of eight remaining hostages who held dual Israeli-American citizenship.

 Rachel Goldberg, mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin who is being held hostage in Gaza, reacts next to her husband Jon Polin as they take the stage on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 21, 2024.

US ignorance around the hostages is 'shocking,' says parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin

“Americans don’t like people being held against their will, certainly not other Americans, so it’s disappointing that there isn’t more conversation [about the hostages]", says Jon Polin.

Jon (left) and Rachel (right,) parents of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Uploaded on 10/6/2024

Ruby Chen seeking clarity from White House when his son's body be released under ceasefire plan

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan meets families of American-Israeli hostages. Ruby Chen urges action, seeking clarity on body return after ceasefire proposal approval.

 Ruby Chen, the father of 19-year-old Itay Chen who has been held hostage by Hamas, holds an hour glass.

‘There is so much suffering on both sides’, says mother of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Mother of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg Polin urged the US for further involvement in hostage negotiations. She also spoke about the suffering on both sides of the conflict.

Rachel Goldberg, the U.S.-Israeli mother of Hersh Goldberg Polin, who was taken hostage by militants of the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas from the Gaza Strip during the October 7 attack on a music festival in south Israel, addresses the media on the sidelines of an event commemorating the 75th An

Families of American hostages in Gaza meet Jake Sullivan, express frustrations over negotiations

Friday's meeting with Sullivan was also the first time the families met with the White House after Hamas released videos of three hostages, including Americans Keith Siegel and Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

 US NATIONAL Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks at a press briefing, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv earlier this month