Geneva, Switzerland

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Trump says Syria would do a ‘better job’ of fighting Hezbollah than Israel

Tovah Lazaroff in JTA · 16 Jun

In a controversial statement at the G7 Summit, U.S. President Donald Trump remarked that Syria, under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, could tackle Hezbollah in Lebanon more effectively than Israel.

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Trump says he plans to talk to Hezbollah amid Iran peace efforts

Tovah Lazaroff in Forward · 15 Jun

President Donald Trump has announced plans to engage with the U.S.-designated terrorist organization Hezbollah as part of a new Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. and Iran aimed at de-escalating regional hostilities and curtailing Iran's nuclear weapons program.

0 Antisemitism Politics

From Rutgers speaker to Kristof column, disputed dog rape claim against Israel goes mainstream

Philissa Cramer, Grace Gilson in Forward · 14 May

A recent controversy has emerged from claims that Israel trains dogs to sexually assault Palestinian prisoners, an allegation initially dismissed as implausible but which gained traction after being cited by New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof.

0 Politics Antisemitism

From Rutgers speaker to Kristof column, disputed dog rape claim against Israel goes mainstream

JTA · 14 May

A controversial claim that Israeli authorities train dogs to sexually assault Palestinian prisoners gained significant traction after appearing in a New York Times column by Nicholas Kristof.

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Did Israel force Trump into war with Iran? After Marco Rubio suggests so, Israel’s critics erupt.

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 3 Mar

The debate intensifies regarding whether Israel influenced the U.S.'s decision to engage in military action against Iran, following comments from Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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US, Israel strike Iran: Trump, Netanyahu call for regime change in Tehran as Israelis take shelter

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 28 Feb

The United States and Israel have launched a significant military operation against Iran, with President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking regime change in Tehran.

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US, Israel strike Iran: Trump, Netanyahu call for regime change in Tehran as Israelis take shelter

JTA Staff in JTA · 28 Feb

The United States and Israel have launched a major military operation targeting Iran, following increasing tensions and a recent Hamas attack on Israel reportedly backed by Iran.

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Amid Iran tensions, Huckabee tells US embassy staff in Israel they should leave ‘TODAY’ if they wish

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 27 Feb

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has advised embassy staff and their families to consider leaving Israel promptly due to rising tensions that suggest a possible U.S. military action against Iran.

0 Politics Culture

Embracing go-bags and gallows humor, Israelis live in limbo as Trump teases war with Iran

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 26 Feb

As tensions rise with the U.S. potentially engaging Iran in conflict, Israelis find themselves in a state of perpetual preparedness, juggling between practical survival measures and moments of gallows humor.

0 Politics History

Paper Dragon

Henry Gao in Tablet · 26 Feb

Henry Gao critically examines narratives surrounding China's alleged success in global trade, challenging the notion that China is outpacing the United States.

0 Communities Leadership

Jerry Lippman was a Jewish newspaperman who refused to play by the rules

Jeff Helmreich in JTA · 15 Jan

Jerry Lippman, late publisher of the Long Island Jewish World and the Manhattan Jewish Sentinel, is remembered for transforming Jewish journalism with his rebellious spirit and editorial integrity.

0 Communities History

Who Was Edmond Safra, the Jewish Billionaire at the Heart of Netflix’s ‘Murder in Monaco’?

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 24 Dec 2025

Edmond Safra, the subject of Netflix's documentary "Murder in Monaco," was a Jewish billionaire and revered banker who died under mysterious circumstances in a 1999 Monaco apartment fire.

0 Communities History

To Me, He’s Alive

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 18 Nov 2025

Cindy Scarr's reflection on the tumultuous period following Simchat Torah 2023 interweaves personal experience with communal trauma as she participates in Shabbaton gatherings for families of hostages.

0 Politics Israel

Israel is paying for the West's moral narcissism.

Paul Friesen in Future of Jewish · 18 Nov 2025

Paul Friesen criticizes what he perceives as the West's ineffective approach to Middle East peace, characterizing it as an exercise in moral vanity rather than a productive strategy.

0 Politics History

Can Trump Strike a Grand Bargain With Xi?

Henry Gao in Tablet · 30 Oct 2025

Amid the intensified U.S.-China trade war initiated by President Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods, the possibility of a grand economic bargain between the U.S. and China emerges as a key global issue.

0 Politics Ethics

How to Steal the Meaning of Genocide: A Guide

Paul Friesen in Future of Jewish · 24 Oct 2025

Paul Friesen's essay delves into 'semanticide,' a phenomenon where overused terms lose their meaning, exemplified by political rhetoric in international forums like the UN Human Rights Council.

0 Politics History

As the UN General Assembly meets this week, they’ll have a vocal new critic: Linda Frum

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 8 Sep 2025

Linda Frum, newly appointed chair of UN Watch, discusses her concerns over the UN's alleged anti-Israel bias and the potential dangers of countries, including Canada, recognizing Palestinian statehood.

0 Politics History

The US is turning a blind eye to death and devastation — it isn't the first time

Terrence Petty in Forward · 26 Jul 2025

Terrence Petty draws parallels between the historical indifference of the United States during the Holocaust and its current stance on Israel's actions in Gaza.

0 Politics Culture

Europe's Extreme Swing From Auschwitz to 'Allahu Akbar'

Maral Salmassi in Future of Jewish · 19 May 2025

Maral Salmassi analyzes the convergence of post-World War II European guilt, particularly German, with Islamic ideologies, arguing it creates an environment that marginalizes traditional European identities.

0 Communities Politics

As winds shift against immigrants, refugee resettlement advocate Sasha Chanoff steps up

Larry Luxner in JTA · 21 Jan 2025

Sasha Chanoff, a Jewish humanitarian with personal roots in the refugee experience, is making significant strides in refugee resettlement through his organization, RefugePoint.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What the election of Pierre Poilievre would mean for Canadian Jews and Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 7 Jan 2025

Pierre Poilievre, poised to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's Prime Minister, promises to be a staunch ally of Israel and the Jewish community.

0 Politics Israel

The government should put its alliance with Israel above a foreign court

Jewish Chronicle · 27 Nov 2024

The article, authored by Keith Black, Chair of the Jewish Leadership Council, argues that the British government should prioritize its alliance with Israel over following the International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to arrest Israeli leaders.

0 History Politics

Russian Terrorists and Their ‘Progressive’ Allies

Anna Geifman in Tablet · 13 Nov 2024

The article explores the emergence of modern political terrorism in prerevolutionary Russia, particularly during the early 1900s when left-wing terrorists engaged in widespread violence and chaos.

0 Literature Philosophy

Frankenstein’s Creature Is Jewish. Dracula Is Goyish.

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 29 Oct 2024

Liel Leibovitz explores how Frankenstein’s creature can be understood as Jewish, contrasting with Dracula, who embodies non-Jewish ideals.

0 History Leadership

Scribe | The Yom Kippur sermon Stephen Wise never gave

Forward · 26 Sep 2020

Rabbi Stephen S. Wise, a leading American Jewish figure in the 1930s and 1940s, is scrutinized for his silence during Yom Kippur 1942, despite having dire reports on the Holocaust's progress.

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