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Hagar Brodutch, a former Israeli hostage released by Hamas after 51 days, is now in Toronto with her family for a break.
Former President Donald Trump has been convicted of falsifying documents in a New York court, marking the first time a former US president has been found guilty of a felony.
The article discusses how Hamas' decision regarding President Biden's ceasefire proposal could greatly impact Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political future.
Amidst a heated debate over aid to Gaza, international agencies and governments have accused Israel of not doing enough to ensure Palestinians in Gaza receive food and aid, with warnings of potential famine.
Raphal Glucksmann, a Jewish intellectual and leader of Frances Socialist Party, has made significant strides in his political career, now polling at 15% in the EU elections.
President Joe Biden's statements regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions during the conflict with Hamas have led to confusion and mixed messaging.
Elliot Brandt, AIPAC's current vice CEO, has been chosen as the next CEO to succeed Howard Kohr amid volatile conflicts in Israel and uncertain U.S.-Israel relations.
Musician Jonny Greenwood is facing criticism for planning to tour with Israeli artist Dudu Tassa amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The essay discusses the failure of Western approaches in the Middle East, particularly in the context of Israel and tribal dynamics.
Former New York Congressman Mondaire Jones has endorsed George Latimer over Rep. Jamaal Bowman for New York's 16th Congressional District primary, citing Bowman's controversial statements on Israel.
Claudia Sheinbaum has been elected as Mexico's first Jewish and first female president, joining a short list of Jewish heads of state worldwide.
Israeli students and academics on U.S. college campuses face a challenging environment due to anti-Israel sentiments, leading to ostracization, threats, and hostility, even when they try to engage in dialogue or explain their perspectives.
The article discusses the complexities of American arms policy toward Israel, highlighting recent events where Biden temporarily withheld ammunition shipments to signal disapproval of Israeli actions in Gaza.
Benjamin Netanyahu recently gave an interview in French on TF1, where he compared the Israeli invasion of Gaza to the Allied landing at Normandy, invoking the concept of Judeo-Christian civilization.
Israel is considering a ceasefire proposal, involving staged releases of hostages and prisoner exchanges with Hamas, brokered through the Qataris and supported by Joe Biden.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces strong criticism from various quarters for his conservative politics, alliances with right-wing parties, corruption charges, and perceived prioritization of power over national interests.
Hamas, a Palestinian group, does not envision a traditional nation state but rather aims for an Islamic Caliphate spanning from Indonesia to Morocco.
The discussion with Jonathan Schanzer revolves around whether Benjamin Netanyahu is losing his ability to influence events as he desires, the impact of the Biden administration's policies on Israeli soldiers, and America's reluctance towards achieving military victories.
The text criticizes the United Nations for honoring Ebrahim Raisi, known as the Butcher of Tehran, despite his regime's atrocities, including executing thousands and brutally suppressing dissent.
European student activists, inspired by the United States, have been successful in urging their universities to divest from Israeli-linked companies or boycott Israeli institutions due to concerns related to Israel's actions in Gaza.
Congressman Ro Khanna, a prominent progressive voice in Democratic foreign policy, represents California's 17th district.
This article explores the unique attributes of wartime Israel, focusing on the experiences and perspectives of individuals living in Israel during periods of conflict.
The text discusses Lon Blum, a significant figure in French history who served as Prime Minister three times, was a socialist activist, and bravely opposed the pro-Nazi Vichy regime.
Gilles Kepel, a prominent French scholar of Islamism, sheds light on his career challenges and academic feuds, especially at the Ecole Normale Supérieure.
State Democratic conventions in places like Duluth, Minnesota; Bangor, Maine; and Jamestown, North Carolina have seen anti-Israel activists protesting and pushing for resolutions regarding the conflict in Gaza.

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