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Philissa Cramer (JTA)
Participants in the Israel parade in New York City demand the release of Hamas hostage Kfir Bibas, June 2, 2024. (Luke Tress)
January 16, 2025, 10:53 am
Israel-Hamas deal draws renewed attention to Kfir and Ariel Bibas, the youngest remaining hostages
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
The Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center smolders after burning in the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, California, Jan. 8, 2025. Pic: via JTA
January 10, 2025, 11:20 am
Jewish community springs into action as devastating Los Angeles-area fires widen
Among the thousands of people who have lost their homes are Jewish celebrities including  Billy Crystal, Adam Brody and Eugene Levy and at least one area rabbi
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
A home burns as the Palisades Fire rapidly spreads through the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood in Los Angeles
January 8, 2025, 2:09 pm
Pasadena synagogue burns down as fires rage across California
Torah scrolls saved as Chabad in the Pacific Palisades evacuate abruptly amid a separate fire flaring there
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
Jean-Marie Le Pen
January 7, 2025, 2:19 pm
Convicted Holocaust denier Jean-Marie Le Pen dies at 96
Through five unsuccessful runs for president, Le Pen espoused racist and antisemitic rhetoric that landed him in legal trouble in France
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
A protest outside the offices of British Red Cross calling for it to provide support for Israeli hostages
January 6, 2025, 4:41 pm
List of hostages for potential release circulates as pressure mounts for ceasefire
Israel cautioned that the list did not reflect any agreement with Hamas
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
George Soros
January 6, 2025, 4:29 pm
Joe Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to George Soros
Fashion designer Ralph Lauren and businessman David Rubinstein also got medals in Biden’s last round
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
December 31, 2024, 2:25 pm
Ford Motor Company apologises after X account posts ‘Israel is terrorist state’
Account posted two other pro-Palestinian messages that were quickly deleted
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
Rabbi Zvi Kogan
November 24, 2024, 11:00 am
Rabbi killed in United Arab Emirates; Israel denounces ‘despicable antisemitic act’
Zvi Kogan was one of five Chabad rabbis to move to the UAE since Israel normalized relations in 2020
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
People mark their ballots at a polling location in Falls Church, Virginia, on October 31, 2024. Stephanie Scarbrough/AP
November 6, 2024, 10:40 am
79% of Jews voted for Kamala Harris, according to largest exit poll
Some pundits had warned that Jews were defecting from the Democrats in large numbers
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
Pic: Alamy
October 14, 2024, 3:02 pm
Christopher Columbus was genetically Jewish, Spanish researchers say
'Genetics doesn’t make someone Jewish' caution experts as DNA analysis adds to longtime speculation about the explorer’s identity
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
Rabbi Moshe Reuven Azman, a chief rabbi of Ukraine, speaks during the memorial ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the Babyn Yar massacre in Kyiv, Sept. 29, 2023. (Genya Savilov / AFP via Getty Images via JTA)
September 13, 2024, 12:59 pm
Son of leading Ukrainian rabbi killed battling Russian forces
UK's Chief Rabbi Mirvis and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky send heartfelt condolences to Rabbi Moshe Azman on the death of Anton Samborskyi
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holding a security assessment. Photo: Ma'ayan Toaf (GPO)
August 8, 2024, 4:19 pm
Netanyahu, 10 months after 7 October: ‘I am sorry, deeply, that it happened’
“I am sorry, deeply, that something like this happened,” he told Time Magazine during an hourlong interview this week in Jerusalem.
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
New Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar participates during a celebration marking the 35th anniversary of the founding of Hamas in Gaza City. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News
August 7, 2024, 9:21 am
Hamas picks arch-terrorist Yahya Sinwar to replace slain political leader Ismail Haniyeh  
The terror group announced the selection Wednesday, a week after the assassination in Tehran of Haniyeh.
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
Iranians take part in a protest against the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, the political head of Hamas, in Palestine Square in Tehran, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. (Majid Saeedi/Getty Images via JTA)
August 1, 2024, 12:01 pm
Winners and losers in assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ political leader
A rare unambiguous “mission accomplished” moment in the fight against Hamas could make things harder for some Israelis
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
July 30, 2024, 10:10 am
Turkey’s Erdogan threatens to invade Israel, in escalation of harsh rhetoric over Gaza war
Over the past 10 months Erdogan has condemned Israel and offered “firm” support to Hamas
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
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