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Deal to release ‘ALL of the hostages’ from Gaza has been struck, Trump announces

By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Dozens of Israeli hostages held for two years in Gaza, including 20 who remain alive, are set to be released imminently following an agreement between Israel and Hamas that could lead to a permanent ceasefire. … Read More >

Latest News October 8, 2025

Netanyahu says Israel did not kill Charlie Kirk, rejecting an idea circulating on the far right

By Andrew Lapin (JTA) — On Thursday (Sept. 18, 2025), Benjamin Netanyahu posted an unusual video to X: a preemptive denial that Israel was involved in the murder of Charlie Kirk. “Joseph Goebbels, the Nazi propaganda minister, said that the … Read More >

Latest News September 22, 2025

Israel adopts plan to conquer and occupy Gaza, in a shift for war’s goals

By Ben Sales (JTA) — Israel’s government approved a plan on Sunday (May 4) to conquer and occupy the Gaza Strip, a major expansion of its military campaign there and a sign that the war is far from ending. The … Read More >

May 5, 2025

Former hostages decry return to war as Netanyahu says further talks will happen only ‘under fire’

By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Former hostages, including some released in recent weeks, were among the tens of thousands of Israelis who took to the streets on Tuesday to protest Israel’s resumption of fighting in Gaza. “Israel’s decision to return … Read More >

March 19, 2025

Mindful Ramblings: In the Middle East, hope is one thing, reality another

By Andrew Adler If the tortured history of the Middle East has taught us anything, it’s that the transition from war and destruction to peace and tranquility is at best tenuous and at worst catastrophic.   How many times over … Read More >

Community February 10, 2025

Netanyahu heads to Washington for what Trump says are ‘very big meetings’

By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set off for Washington, D.C., on Sunday, he told Israelis that he was looking forward to reconnecting with an old friend. “I’m leaving for a very important meeting with … Read More >

February 3, 2025

Israeli leaders approve ceasefire deal after day of delays

By Ben Sales (JTA) — After more than a day of delays, Israel’s security cabinet has approved an agreement to stop the fighting in Gaza, paving the way for hostages to be released beginning on Sunday. Later on Friday, the … Read More >

January 17, 2025

Netanyahu delays ceasefire vote as right-wing protest against deal mounts

By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Facing opposition from some of his allies, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed a planned Cabinet meeting to approve a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas. Netanyahu said in a statement that Hamas … Read More >

January 16, 2025

List of hostages for potential release circulates as pressure mounts for ceasefire deal

By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — A list of hostages that could be released in a ceasefire deal circulated in international and Israeli media on Monday amid reports that ceasefire negotiations were once more gaining momentum. But the Israeli government is … Read More >

Latest News January 6, 2025

Israeli troops cross into Syrian side of border buffer zone after Bashar Assad’s ouster

By Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Benjamin Netanyahu ordered Israeli troops to occupy the Syrian side of a buffer zone on the Golan Heights for the first time in half a century. The Israeli prime minister said that the 50-year old … Read More >

December 9, 2024

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