Wall Street Journal

Massive prisoner swap with Russia, including Evan Gershkovich, could be underway

Gershkovich, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal arrested in March 2023 on allegations of espionage, was sentenced earlier this month to 16 years in a maximum security prison.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
01/08/2024

'Sham conviction': Jewish groups, world leaders condemn Russia’s sentencing of Evan Gershkovich

Evan Gershkovich, a 32-year-old Jewish American, was sentenced to 16 imprisonment by a Russian court over espionage charges.

19/07/2024

Russian court hearing of jailed US reporter Gershkovich brought forward to July 18

President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is open to a prisoner exchange involving Gershkovich and that contacts with the United States have taken place but must remain secret.

By REUTERS
16/07/2024

Russia begins espionage trial for Jewish-American WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich

Prosecutors say Evan Gershkovich gathered secret information on the orders of the CIA about a company that manufactures tanks for Russia's war in Ukraine.

By REUTERS
26/06/2024

'Your bias is outrageous': WSJ editorial condemns ICJ ruling against Israel

"The inversion of international law is something to behold: Hamas slaughters Israeli civilians and hides behind its own so that Israel stands accused.”

 Former US president Donald Trump attends his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments

Trump says Putin will release WSJ reporter Gershkovich for him before he 'assumes office'

Trump did not refer to any contacts with Putin or say what grounds he had to believe that the Russian leader would release Gershkovich.

By REUTERS
23/05/2024

IDF missed Sinwar by mere days, national security adviser claims

The IDF has continued to pursue its main yet elusive target, Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, who is reportedly moving through different tunnels to evade the IDF.

Only 40 hostages in Gaza alive out of 133, Israel fears

UK-based Daily Mail claims Israel concerned less than one-third of hostages taken October 7 left alive in Gaza; Shin Bet denies report.

Holocaust center director leaves after heckling, lack of support

Mary Jane Rein leaves Clark University amidst controversy, citing lack of support. Joins Assumption University to lead civic dialogue center, addressing campus discord.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
17/04/2024

Israel expects Iranian attack within upcoming 48 hours - WSJ

An individual who was briefed by Iranian regime leadership stated "no final decision has been made" as attack plans have been discussed.

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