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Hundreds of Jewish leaders call on Israeli ambassador to apologize for attack on J Street
J Street is the leading liberal pro-Israel lobby and has increasingly staked out positions that have departed from other mainstream pro-Israel groups.
What could the US have planned for Cuba after charges against Raúl Castro? - explainer
Iran propaganda push seeks to project unity despite internal divisions
Trump vows US will retrieve enriched uranium from Iran
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.
Tens of thousands flood US cities in massive show of support for Israel
The Israeli-American Council said 27 events in 21 communities were taking place from April 23 to May 3.
Outrage after man dressed as Hitler, standing on Israeli flag, salutes Boston Marathon runners
Israeli Consul to New England Benjamin Sharoni said that the incident was an attempt to intimidate Jewish runners, adding that the incident "must be condemned without reservation."
Israeli embassy worker in Washington describes 'shouting, panic' at White House dinner shooting
Spokesperson for the Israeli Embassy in Washington, Tal Naim, said she was sitting about 200 meters from the stage and heard “shouting and a great deal of panic.”
Israel, world leaders voice support for Trump after White House dinner shooting
Condemnations poured in from Israel and several other countries following the attack at a Washington DC hotel, as well as expressions of relief that no US officials were harmed.
US will not renew Iranian, Russian oil waivers, Treasury Secretary tells Associated Press
According to the Associated Press, the waivers were originally issued to ease the strain on global energy markets caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and the US-Iran war.
California Jewish groups decry antisemitic conspiracy theories in governor’s race voter guide
The entry of far-right activist Don J. Grundmann included such conspiracy theories as Israel orchestrating the 9/11 attacks and planning to “suitcase nuke” the United States.
Trump administration to re-terminate legal status of migrants who used Biden-era app
Following US President Donald Trump's return to the White House, many migrants received an email terminating their parole and telling them it was "time for you to leave the United States."
Did this tiny island’s Jewish community help win the Revolutionary War?
The Caribbean island of Sint Eustatius had become one of the busiest free ports in the Atlantic world, and Sephardic Jewish merchants played an active role.
Trump, in absentia, becomes first non-Israeli to receive Israel’s top civilian honor
Trump reportedly planned to accept the prize with a videotaped address at one point, with Israel’s Education Minister officially extending the invitation in early February.
