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Israeli expats who organized to protest Netanyahu’s government are now mobilizing to ‘save Israel’

By Luke Tress (New York Jewish Week) – In mid-September, a group of Israeli activists projected a message in all capital letters onto the headquarters of the United Nations reading, “Don’t believe crime minister Netanyahu.” About a month later, the … Read More >

After pivotal judicial reform vote, US Jewish groups unleash their newfound voices on Israeli domestic policy

By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — For months earlier this year, mainstream American Jewish groups waffled on how much to weigh in on Israel’s internal political debates, something many had studiously avoided in the past. But that felt like a … Read More >

Israeli court overhaul: Arrests, strikes and economic troubles follow pivotal vote

By Ben Sales (JTA) — A major highway was blocked until 1 a.m., protesters were hosed down and arrested, I sraelis woke up to see their newspapers shrouded in black, doctors are on strike and the shekel lost value — … Read More >

Statement from the Jewish Community Relations Council about recent events in Israel

By Matt Golden Director, Jewish Community Relations Council Like many of you, we watched yesterday’s (July 24) Knesset vote in Israel very closely. When it was over, many of us were deeply troubled. Our good friend and former Federation head, … Read More >

Federation July 25, 2023

Israel passes first law weakening Supreme Court following months of civil strife

By Ben Sales JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel’s government has passed a law restricting the Supreme Court’s ability to strike down laws, the first piece of a proposed overhaul of the country’s judiciary that has led to massive street protests and … Read More >

Israel July 24, 2023

Joe Biden invites Benjamin Netanyahu to meet in U.S., after months of tension

By Ben Sales TEL AVIV (JTA) — President Joe Biden has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet in the United States soon, after months of holding off on inviting him to the White House. The invitation was extended … Read More >

With Israel in turmoil, group of US rabbis visits with a mission: to listen and learn

By Suzanne Kurtz Sloan (JTA) Over the last few weeks, while Israel has been roiled by demonstrations involving hundreds of thousands, and President Isaac Herzog has warned about the possibility of civil war, American Jews have been watching with grave … Read More >

Israel April 4, 2023

Protests and strike rock Israel as future of Netanyahu’s judicial reforms falls into doubt

This is a developing story. By Ben Sales (JTA) — Israel was filled with surreal images Sunday night as thousands of people lit bonfires and gathered to protest in the streets against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his planned judicial … Read More >

Israel March 27, 2023

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Israeli expats who organized to protest Netanyahu’s government are now mobilizing to ‘save Israel’

After pivotal judicial reform vote, US Jewish groups unleash their newfound voices on Israeli domestic policy

Israeli court overhaul: Arrests, strikes and economic troubles follow pivotal vote

Statement from the Jewish Community Relations Council about recent events in Israel

Israel passes first law weakening Supreme Court following months of civil strife

Joe Biden invites Benjamin Netanyahu to meet in U.S., after months of tension

With Israel in turmoil, group of US rabbis visits with a mission: to listen and learn

Protests and strike rock Israel as future of Netanyahu’s judicial reforms falls into doubt

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