JTA
JD Vance condemns Knesset vote on West Bank annexation as ‘very stupid’
23 Oct 2025
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance criticized a recent symbolic vote by Israeli lawmakers in favor of West Bank annexation, labeling it as a "very stupid politic...
23 Oct 2025
Future of Jewish
Ceasefires don’t end wars. Disarmament does.
23 Oct 2025
Nachum Kaplan argues for a decisive strategy to disarm Hamas as the key to achieving lasting peace in the region, asserting that ceasefires without disarmame...
23 Oct 2025
Forward
650+ US rabbis sign letter opposing Zohran Mamdani and the ‘political normalization’ of anti-Zionism
22 Oct 2025
As the New York mayoral election approaches, over 650 U.S. rabbis and cantors have signed a letter opposing frontrunner Zohran Mamdani due to his anti-Zionis...
22 Oct 2025
Forward
International Court of Justice says Israel must work with UN to deliver aid into Gaza
22 Oct 2025
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion stating that Israel must collaborate with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for ...
22 Oct 2025
JTA
Bipin Joshi was in Israel for 23 days before Oct. 7. This week, he was buried in his native Nepal.
22 Oct 2025
The tragic tale unfolds around Bipin Joshi, a young man from Nepal who traveled to Israel as part of a program promising agricultural education and decent wa...
22 Oct 2025
Forward
JD Vance just made a critical error in Israel — and time to curb Hamas is running short
22 Oct 2025
Dan Perry critiques the approach taken by Vice President JD Vance, along with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, during their diplomatic visit to Israel focuse...
22 Oct 2025
Forward
If Mamdani is the future of the Democratic party, how will Jews respond?
22 Oct 2025
Zohran K. Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate with views perceived as hostile to Israel, is causing a stir among Jewish leaders concerned about his po...
22 Oct 2025
JTA
In Jerusalem, Vance and Netanyahu reject idea that Israel is a ‘vassal state’ of the US
22 Oct 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance repudiated the perception that Israel acts as a vassal state of the U.S. during ...
22 Oct 2025
JTA
Prominent Jewish figures call for sanctions on Israel: ‘The ceasefire must be the beginning, not the end.’
22 Oct 2025
The article discusses a letter signed by prominent Jewish figures and celebrities, urging continued international pressure on Israel following a recent cease...
22 Oct 2025
Future of Jewish
The Lie About 'Palestine' That Keeps the Middle East at War
21 Oct 2025
Guy Goldstein's guest essay argues that the commonly held view of Palestine as a still-to-be-realized state is misleading, asserting instead that the true Pa...
21 Oct 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Cease Fire - So Far So Good
21 Oct 2025
The current ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is holding despite skepticism from critics of President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu. The ceas...
21 Oct 2025
Mishpacha
Euphoria Mixed with Sadness and Worry
21 Oct 2025
As Israel witnessed the emotional return of 20 hostages on Hoshana Rabbah, there was a mix of relief and sorrow among the populace, aware of the high cost of...
21 Oct 2025
Mishpacha
You Are My Brother
21 Oct 2025
During a visit to Israel, the author Cindy Scarr shares a powerful experience after giving a Torah lesson at a yeshivah. On a day marked by a terror attack, ...
21 Oct 2025
JTA
JD Vance arrives in Israel as ceasefire totters: ‘We are in a very good place’
21 Oct 2025
JD Vance, visiting Israel as Vice President, expressed optimism regarding the Middle East ceasefire brokered by the Trump administration, despite recent viol...
21 Oct 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Non-Zionists vs. Anti-Zionists
21 Oct 2025
Charedi Judaism, particularly its relationship with Zionism, has been marked by diverse streams such as anti-Zionist groups like Satmar and non-Zionist mains...
21 Oct 2025
JTA
After describing deal on ’60 Minutes,’ Witkoff and Kushner head to Israel as truce teeters
20 Oct 2025
Tensions remain high between Israel and Hamas as deaths of two Israeli soldiers in Gaza threaten the delicate ceasefire brokered by the U.S., involving negot...
20 Oct 2025
Jewish Insider
Tom Suozzi finds comfort zone in the political middle, speaking up for Israel
20 Oct 2025
Representative Tom Suozzi, a moderate Democrat from New York, emphasizes the importance of maintaining bipartisan support for Israel, a stance that sets him ...
20 Oct 2025
Forward
The biggest impediment to peace between Israelis and Palestinians has little to do with Gaza
18 Oct 2025
Dan Perry explores the deep-seated issues hindering peace between Israelis and Palestinians, emphasizing that the ongoing violence in the West Bank, particul...
18 Oct 2025
Future of Jewish
10 Unbelievable Stats About the Israel–Hamas War
17 Oct 2025
The article highlights ten important statistics from the Israel-Hamas conflict, illustrating its complexity and impact. Key figures include Israel's unpreced...
17 Oct 2025
The Free Press
Bari’s Picks of the Week: Americans Get It Done
17 Oct 2025
Bari Weiss's column this week focuses on the notable diplomatic development between Israel and Hamas, discussing contributions by New York real estate figure...
17 Oct 2025
Kveller
These Videos Show Joyful First Moments of the Israeli Hostages’ Return
17 Oct 2025
In a poignant and uplifting piece, the article chronicles the return of the last 20 living Israeli hostages and the emotional reunions that followed. Despite...
17 Oct 2025
The Free Press
The Inside Story of the Gaza Deal
17 Oct 2025
Amit Segal reveals the detailed political maneuvering leading to the eventual resolution of the Gaza hostage situation, highlighting the tense dynamics betwe...
17 Oct 2025
JTA
Trump: ‘If Hamas continues to kill people … we will have no choice but to go in and kill them’
17 Oct 2025
In response to Hamas executing Gazans post-ceasefire, brokered by him between Israel and Hamas, Donald Trump has issued a statement suggesting retaliatory ac...
17 Oct 2025
The Free Press
Zohran Mamdani Fails the Hamas Test
16 Oct 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a leading candidate in the upcoming New York mayoral election, has stirred controversy with his pronounced stance on Israel. His campaign inc...
16 Oct 2025
Rationalist Judaism
When Dinosaurs Become Dinosaurs
16 Oct 2025
Natan Slifkin reflects on how his once fervent interest in dinosaurs, which involved not just their biology but also the theological conundrums they pose for...
16 Oct 2025
JTA
Zohran Mamdani deflects questions about Hamas on Fox News
16 Oct 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a candidate in the New York City mayoral race, deflected Fox News questions regarding his stance on Hamas and Israel, instead emphasizing his...
16 Oct 2025
The Beinart Notebook
What Comes After the Trump Ceasefire?
16 Oct 2025
In a discussion led by Peter Beinart with historian Ilan Pappe, the conversation explores the implications of the recent ceasefire in Gaza and its potential ...
16 Oct 2025
Jewish Insider
Rep. Seth Moulton challenging Markey, one of Israel’s leading Senate critics, in high-stakes Dem primary
16 Oct 2025
Rep. Seth Moulton is challenging Sen. Ed Markey in the Massachusetts Democratic primary, pushing for generational change. Moulton, 46, contrasts with the mor...
16 Oct 2025
The Free Press
Hamas Doesn’t Believe in Peace
15 Oct 2025
John Aziz discusses the reactions to the Trump administration's revised peace plan for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which notably diverged from earlier ...
15 Oct 2025
The Free Press
Niall Ferguson: How Real Estate-ism Got the Deal Done in Gaza
15 Oct 2025
Niall Ferguson discusses the complex reactions to a recent diplomatic success involving the release of Israeli hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza, facilitated ...
15 Oct 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Thank God - They Are Finally Home
15 Oct 2025
The recently completed negotiations have led to the release of 20 hostages taken by Hamas and a ceasefire agreement which includes Hamas's disarmament under ...
15 Oct 2025
Mishpacha
Your Money or Your Life?
15 Oct 2025
This article explores the geopolitical challenges facing Israel as it juggles international criticism and its security needs. It questions whether Israel's d...
15 Oct 2025
Forward
Hamas reasserts control in Gaza, potentially threatening truce
15 Oct 2025
The geopolitical landscape in Gaza remains tense as the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas encounters significant challenges. Despite the return of...
15 Oct 2025
JTA
3 more hostages’ remains returned as Hamas reasserts control in Gaza, potentially threatening truce
15 Oct 2025
The release of the remains of three more hostages by Hamas has heightened tensions between Israel and Gaza amidst a fragile truce. The identified remains inc...
15 Oct 2025
Future of Jewish
Peace in the Middle East begins with ending Palestinianism.
15 Oct 2025
Bob Goldberg argues that achieving peace in the Middle East requires dismantling the ideology of "Palestinianism," which he claims perpetuates conflict by ca...
15 Oct 2025
The Free Press
The Hostage Release and the Future of Gaza
14 Oct 2025
Bari Weiss discusses the surprise Hamas attack on Israel from Gaza on October 7, 2023, where information was initially scant but concerning due to the appear...
14 Oct 2025
Forward
How phase one of the Gaza peace plan is beginning to fray
14 Oct 2025
Hannah Feuer examines the precarious state of the first phase of President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, which lacks detailed implementation measures and h...
14 Oct 2025
Forward
Trump drew Arab leaders into a historic peace agreement. Too bad about the one glaring caveat
14 Oct 2025
The Trump Declaration for Enduring Peace and Prosperity represented a significant diplomatic move with Arab leaders and an attempt to reshape the Middle East...
14 Oct 2025
JTA
How NYC mayoral candidates reacted to the release of the Israeli hostages, from Gematria to Gaza
14 Oct 2025
In the New York City mayoral race, candidates Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa, and Zohran Mamdani responded to the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Pal...
14 Oct 2025
Jewdicious
Sympathy for Palestinians
14 Oct 2025
The article discusses the complexities surrounding the 25th anniversary of Hamas in Gaza, highlighting the challenges in achieving lasting peace in the regio...
14 Oct 2025
Future of Jewish
The real war has just begun.
14 Oct 2025
Guy Goldstein argues that, despite a ceasefire in Gaza, the real battle for Israel's legitimacy and Jewish safety has intensified globally. He observes that ...
14 Oct 2025
Forward
Iran, Abraham Accords and Bibi’s trial: What Trump said in his historic Knesset speech
14 Oct 2025
President Donald Trump's speech to the Israeli Knesset on October 13, 2025, came just after the release of the remaining Israeli hostages from Gaza, marking ...
14 Oct 2025
The Free Press
A Transformed Middle East. Plus. . .
14 Oct 2025
The article from The Free Press highlights a significant 24 hours of diplomatic activity in the Middle East, spotlighting a peace deal orchestrated by former...
14 Oct 2025
The Free Press
The Hostages Return Home and the Lies Fall Apart
14 Oct 2025
After a prolonged period of conflict, there is a tentative calm as Israeli hostages return home and Gazans begin to rebuild, coinciding with President Trump'...
14 Oct 2025
JTA
Kamala Harris on whether Israel committed genocide: ‘We should all step back and ask this question’
13 Oct 2025
Kamala Harris, the former U.S. Vice President, refrained from categorically labeling Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide during a recent MSNBC interview. Wh...
13 Oct 2025
Jewdicious
20 Lives Redeemed, As a Nation Rejoices
13 Oct 2025
Thousands of Israelis gathered to celebrate the emotional return of 20 hostages after 737 agonizing days, a moment marked by immense pride and relief across ...
13 Oct 2025
JTA
The war in Gaza is over. The battle to stop Israel from becoming Sparta is just beginning.
13 Oct 2025
The article examines the political and ideological crossroads at which Israel finds itself following the end of the war in Gaza and the release of hostages b...
13 Oct 2025
JTA
Iran, Abraham Accords and Bibi’s trial: What Trump said in his historic Knesset speech
13 Oct 2025
Former U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a historic speech to the Knesset, focusing on the cessation of hostilities in Gaza, his vision for the Middle Ea...
13 Oct 2025
The Free Press
WATCH: The Hostage Release and the Future of Gaza
13 Oct 2025
The release of the remaining hostages taken on October 7, 2023, marks a significant milestone in the long-standing conflict involving Gaza. This event follow...
13 Oct 2025
Forward
The hostages are home. The fight for their future is far from over
13 Oct 2025
Following the release of the last surviving hostages from Gaza, the Jewish community experiences relief, yet significant challenges remain to secure lasting ...
13 Oct 2025