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Police car is seen in Montreal, Canada on June 13, 2023. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto)

June 22, 2026, 8:55 pm

Montreal shooting leaves Jewish resident and police officer dead, suspect neutralised

A second police officer, who was female, was injured and is in a “critical state,” according to police

By Ron Kampeas (JTA)

May 11, 2026, 9:08 am

Abraham Foxman, transformative longtime director of the Anti-Defamation League, dies at 86

Over nearly three decades, the Holocaust survivor served as the world’s arbiter on antisemitism

By Ron Kampeas (JTA)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (right) with Keir Starmer and European leaders
Photo Credit : Wikipedia

June 17, 2025, 10:46 am

UK is harshly critical of Israel in Gaza but has its back with Iran. Why?

Alarm over nuclear weapons and Iran’s alliance with Russia play a role

By Ron Kampeas (JTA)

December 23, 2024, 10:51 am

Elon Musk endorses far-right German party: ‘Only the AfD can save Germany’

Musk, who spent hundreds of millions on Trump’s bid to return to the White House, is poised to take a leading role in reshaping the U.S. government

By Ron Kampeas (JTA)

Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on Dahiyeh, in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

November 26, 2024, 9:01 pm

Israel approves ceasefire with Hezbollah, paving way for end of conflict

The deal — the longest ceasefire Israel has agreed to since Hamas invaded from Gaza — signals a new phase in Israel’s multi-front war

By Ron Kampeas (JTA)

A sign that displays a photo of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and reads "Congratulations! Trump, make Israel great!" is projected two days after the U.S. election, in Jerusalem.

November 7, 2024, 8:05 pm

SPECIAL REPORT: Could Trump’s win end Gaza war and bring hostages home?

Whether Trump can end the war depends on specifics not yet offered; on Netanyahu, who faces pressures that extend well beyond Trump and the definitions of the words “war” and “end"

By Ron Kampeas (JTA)

November 7, 2024, 11:51 am

Eugene Vindman, whose Jewish immigrant story played a role in Trump’s impeachment, elected to Congress

The win comes at a time when Trump has promised 'retribution' against those who he feels sabotaged his first term in office

By Ron Kampeas (JTA)

Craig Godman appears on the NBC affiliate in Dallas Fort Worth on May 23, 2024. (YouTube)

November 6, 2024, 10:48 am

Craig Goldman of Texas wins race, becoming 3rd Jewish Republican in Congress

There are currently 24 Jewish Democrats in the House and nine in the Senate

By Ron Kampeas (JTA)

Kamala Harris waves to crowds alongside her Jewish husband Doug Emhoff

October 23, 2024, 4:27 pm

Kamala Harris does not agree with protester who shouted ‘genocide,’ her campaign says

The anti-Israel protester had interrupted Harris’ campaign stop in Milwaukee.

By Ron Kampeas (JTA)

Defeated US Vice President Kamala Harris in Wisconsin, 2024 and victorious former president Donald Trump in New Jersey, 2024 (REUTERS)

October 23, 2024, 1:04 pm

US ELECTION: How Trump and Harris differ (and agree) on Israel

Trump says he will keep Israel safe in a world teeming with threat. Harris promises to preserve an alliance consistent with President Biden’s decades of support for the country

By Ron Kampeas (JTA)

September 21, 2024, 10:09 am

Former Jewish newspaper editor jailed over 6 January Washington DC riot

Elliot Resnick will serve a four-month sentence for joining the attackers and obstructing a police officer.

By Ron Kampeas (JTA)

September 11, 2024, 8:02 am

Harris calls for Gaza war to end ‘immediately’ and Trump says Israel ‘will not exist’ if he loses

Harris asked to explain her repeated claims that Israel has the right to defend itself, but also that “it matters how” Israel conducts the war.

By Ron Kampeas (JTA)

Netanyahu speaks with Religious Zionist party head MK Bezalel SmotrichYonatan Sindel/Flash90

August 10, 2024, 10:31 am

White House: Smotrich ‘jeopardising’ hostages’ lives

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby accused Israeli extremist finance minister of undermining ceasefire hopes

By Ron Kampeas (JTA)

Kamala Harris speaks at a press conference.

August 9, 2024, 11:50 am

Kamala Harris listens to pro-Palestinian activists, then silences them

Harris met with pro-Palestinian activists in Detroit, a metropolitan area thought to house the largest concentration of Arab Americans

By Ron Kampeas (JTA)

July 26, 2024, 10:47 am

Kamala Harris says ‘I will not be silent’ about plight of Palestinians

The vice president met on Thursday afternoon for 40 minutes with Netanyahu

By Ron Kampeas (JTA)

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