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Hostage deal must only be mid-point of the Gaza war.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 20 Jan

The article by Nachum Kaplan critiques the recent ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, emphasizing that while the release of Israeli hostages is a positive outcome, the agreement leaves Hamas's power intact in Gaza, posing future security threats.

0 Politics Israel

Opinion | A Second Act for Trump and Israel

Shmuel Rosner in Moment · 20 Jan

In this opinion piece, Shmuel Rosner discusses the potential impact of a second Trump presidency on Israel, focusing on Trump's instincts, policies, and opportunities.

0 Politics Israel

Opinion | Are the Abraham Accords Coming Back to Life?

Ilan Berman in Moment · 20 Jan

The piece by Ilan Berman explores the resurgence of the Abraham Accords after Israel's challenging conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah.

0 Politics Israel

Day 471 — The Ceasefire Starts...Finally

Jewdicious · 19 Jan

As a cease-fire agreement with Hamas finally begins, albeit with initial delays, Israel navigates a tense and cautious optimism about the potential for lasting peace.

0 Politics Israel

Joe Biden says ‘the guns in Gaza have gone silent’ and predicts Hamas will not regain power

Ben Sales in JTA · 19 Jan

President Joe Biden highlighted the recent ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, indicating a significant development in the prolonged conflict.

0 Politics Israel

Joe Biden says ‘the guns in Gaza have gone silent’ and predicts Hamas will not regain power

Ben Sales in JTA · 19 Jan

President Joe Biden, in his final day in office, lauded the recent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages, asserting that Hamas will not regain power.

0 Politics Israel

Why the Deal Didn’t Happen Last May

Emes Ve-Emunah · 19 Jan

Public animosity towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is highlighted in discussions around the delayed cease-fire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas.

0 Politics History

Michael Doran on Jimmy Carter and the Middle East

Tikvah · 17 Jan

Michael Doran discusses Jimmy Carter's role in the Middle East, analyzing Carter's problematic views and contentious legacy regarding Israel.

0 Politics Culture

Gaza Wins and Losses

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 16 Jan

The complex aftermath of the recent Israeli-Gaza conflict highlights the stark contrast in the losses and perceptions of victory between the two sides.

0 Politics Israel

Rubio, in Israel-heavy confirmation hearing, says US should revoke visas for ‘a supporter of Hamas’

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 15 Jan

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, nominated as Secretary of State by President-elect Donald Trump, emphasized his strong pro-Israel stance during his Senate confirmation hearing.

0 Politics Israel

Ceasefire in Gaza

Andrew Fox in Future of Jewish · 15 Jan

The article analyzes the implications of a potential ceasefire agreement in Gaza from a strategic viewpoint, contrasting humanitarian goals with military strategies.

0 Politics Israel

Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal after 15 months of war

Ben Sales in JTA · 15 Jan

After 15 months of intense conflict, Israel and Hamas have reportedly reached a ceasefire agreement, potentially ending the bloodiest war in Israel's history.

0 Israel Holocaust

Real Holocaust remembrance requires standing up for Israel

Jewish Chronicle · 15 Jan

The article discusses the importance of Holocaust remembrance, especially in light of King Charles's upcoming visit to Auschwitz for commemoration events and the hosting of a Holocaust Memorial Day event in London.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Israelis with Soviet roots unite in solidarity in Tel Aviv amid the war

Larry Luxner in JTA · 14 Jan

Amid heightened tensions and security challenges in Israel, over 500 Israelis with roots from former Soviet states gathered in Tel Aviv for a Limmud FSU festival celebrating Jewish learning and community solidarity.

0 Art Politics

An Israeli singer and AI entrepreneur dares to visualize peace in the Middle East — Taylor Swift included

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 14 Jan

Yoni Bloch, an Israeli singer and AI entrepreneur, has released a music video that optimistically imagines a peaceful future in the Middle East, where Israeli and Iranian athletes embrace and Taylor Swift performs in Tel Aviv.

0 Politics Israel

Why is Netanyahu poised to OK a ceasefire that's favorable to Hamas? One word: Trump

Dan Perry in Forward · 13 Jan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is poised to accept a ceasefire with Hamas largely influenced by geopolitical factors, notably the impending presidency of Donald Trump.

0 Culture Politics

Voices from Gaza

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 10 Jan

Editors Peter Beinart, Mahmoud Muna, Matthew Teller, and Juliette Touma discuss their anthology "Daybreak in Gaza: Stories of Palestinian Lives and Culture," which highlights the voices of Gazan individuals amidst Israeli conflict.

0 Jewish Law Politics

When Yeshivos Crushed Syria

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 10 Jan

Natan Slifkin critiques recent claims from Israel's charedi newspaper Yated Neeman, which attributed Syria's collapse to the power of Torah learning by yeshivah students, dismissing any military involvement.

0 Politics Israel

What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Israel's wishlist for US president-elect Trump

What Matters Now · 9 Jan

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the implications of Donald Trump's return to the White House for Israel, particularly regarding relations with Iran, Hamas, and the potential expansion of the Abraham Accords.

0 Politics Israel

As Iranian power recedes, Turkey and its Sunni allies are filling the vacuum

Jewish Chronicle · 8 Jan

The Middle East landscape is shifting as Iran's influence wanes, largely due to strategic setbacks inflicted by Israel, resulting in a power vacuum increasingly being filled by Turkey and its Sunni allies.

0 Politics Israel

The IDF should be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

Jewish Chronicle · 8 Jan

The article argues that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) should be considered for the Nobel Peace Prize due to their role in combating and weakening terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.

0 Politics Israel

#364 - Dr. Dan Schueftan: Middle East Break Down 2025

Two Nice Jewish Boys · 8 Jan

Dr. Dan Schueftan provides an analysis of Israel's contemporary security challenges, focusing on its military and geopolitical strategies following recent developments in the Middle East.

0 Culture History

Skiing on Sacred Snow

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 7 Jan

The article "Skiing on Sacred Snow" by Cindy Scarr traces the history of skiing on Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights, an area of strategic and cultural importance to Israel.

0 History Jewish Law

Judy Feld Carr, secret rescuer of Syria’s last Jews, hails the end of Assad’s regime

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 6 Jan

Judy Feld Carr secretively rescued over 3,300 Jews from Syria under the Assad regimes, a mission she now feels more comfortable discussing following the regime's recent fall.

0 History Jewish Law

Judy Feld Carr, secret rescuer of Syria’s last Jews, hails the end of Assad’s regime

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 6 Jan

Judy Feld Carr secretively rescued over 3,300 Jews from Syria under the Assad regimes, a mission she now feels more comfortable discussing following the regime's recent fall.

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