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A recent hostage rescue in Israel sparked a sense of unity but also highlighted the country's complex challenges.
Israeli special forces successfully carried out a daring operation to rescue four hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, who were tearfully reunited with their families at the Tel Aviv hospital.
Israeli forces successfully rescued four hostages, including Noa Argamani, who had been held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7.
The essay argues that the common narrative placing blame on Israel for the lack of peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is flawed.
The Nova Music Festival Exhibition in New York offers a detailed and immersive experience re-creating the tragic events of the festival in Israel when it was attacked by Hamas on October 7th.
The article tells the story of four elderly male hostages who tragically died while in captivity in Gaza.
Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games series, is releasing a prequel in 2025 that some readers speculate could be a commentary on the Israel-Hamas conflict due to the themes of propaganda and messaging in her writing.
Israeli hostage families have issued a plea to American Jewish institutions to support their call for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a deal to release hostages and end the war.
Rep. Ritchie Torres criticized a secret Israeli government campaign aimed at influencing Black Democratic U.S. lawmakers, calling it embarrassing and racist.
The article discusses how some Orthodox Jewish communities, including the author, reacted when former President Donald Trump and his supporters claimed his recent guilty verdict in New York was rigged.
The text discusses the controversy surrounding a spreadsheet titled "is your fav author a zionist?" which categorizes authors as pro-Israel/Zionist or pro-Palestine/Anti-Zionist.
Iran's upcoming presidential contest on June 28 is best described as a selection rather than an election, orchestrated by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his allies, with the Guardian Council likely disqualifying most candidates.
The NAACP initially called for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to American weapon shipments to Israel but later revised its statement to specifically target weapons aimed at civilians.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address the U.S. Congress on July 24 for the fourth time amid the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza and potential International Criminal Court issues.
In response to anti-Israel campus encampments, there is a growing awareness in the pro-Israel community about the challenges on American campuses.
The text criticizes the UK Labour Party's plan to recognize Palestine as a gesture without addressing the timing issues and lack of clarity.
The text discusses various political issues, including concerns about President Biden's age and competency, allegations surrounding Hunter Biden's legal troubles, and controversies related to former President Trump and the Soros family.
Elliott Abrams discusses the rise of American Jewish anti-Zionists who have joined anti-Israel protests, attributing their views to a deeper rejection of Israel as a moral burden on the Jewish conscience rather than mere disagreements with Israeli policies or leaders.
The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs in Israel used social media bots to influence American lawmakers, revealed by The New York Times, coinciding with news of a rally against antisemitism in Manhattan organized by a Messianic Jewish group that aims to convert Jews to believe in Jesus.
As the conflict in Gaza continues, concerns arise about a potential escalation in the north involving Hezbollah, a more formidable force than Hamas.
The Biden administration has recently allowed the Ukrainian army to retaliate against selected targets in mainland Russian territory using US-supplied weapons, marking a shift in policy following Russian military advances in Ukraine.
The essay "Yes, history (still) matters" by David Harris discusses the significance of the 1967 Six-Day War and its lasting impact on the Jewish world.
Some Jewish groups have criticized President Biden's executive order closing the U.S.-Mexico border to asylum seekers, noting the historical parallels with past refusals of Jewish refugees.
Claudia Sheinbaum has made history as the first Jewish head of state in North America, becoming the president-elect of Mexico.
Meta's Oversight Board is reconsidering whether the phrase "from the river to the sea" qualifies as hate speech on the platform, sparking a debate due to its association with the pro-Palestinian movement and concerns from Jewish groups who perceive it as a threat to Israel's existence.

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