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In a first, President Donald Trump to receive Israel Prize, the country’s top civilian honor
4+ hour, 18+ min ago (484+ words) The award "reflects the overwhelming sentiment of Israelis across the spectrum," the Israeli prime minister said as he met with Trump in Florida. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that President Donald Trump will receive the Israel Prize…...
At Tel Aviv school of last resort, missile damage from war bring challenges—and opportunities
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (789+ words) TEL AVIV " Students at the Max Fein Vocational High School in Tel Aviv are used to overcoming challenges. But when the school was damaged by Iranian missile strikes during the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, it brought a new…...
In a first, Arab League countries condemn Oct. 7 attack, call on Hamas to disarm
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (258+ words) The move comes amid growing signs that world leaders are increasing willing to jolt the Israeli-Palestinian conflict quagmire in new ways. The 22-nation Arab League has signed onto a declaration that condemns Hamas" Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel and calls on…...
Theo Von talks Israel, Gaza and Hamas with JD Vance: ‘I’ve called it a genocide’
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (1259+ words) Von hosts the third-biggest podcast on Spotify and frequently criticizes Israel to his 4 million YouTube followers. When Vice President JD Vance rebuffed the idea that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza over the weekend, he wasn't speaking to other world…...
How the global Hillel movement connects Jewish communities across continents
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (576+ words) Cleaning up beaches near Rio de Janeiro and learning about Jewish environmental values. Connecting with Jewish study abroad students in London. Discovering the richness and plurality of Jewish traditions at Israeli cultural centers from Haifa to Sderot. Exploring the intersection…...
Before Nita Lowey died, Donald Trump eviscerated the $250M Middle East peace fund named for her
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (1554+ words) All grantees of the MEPPA fund for peace-building efforts have been cut off. Just over four years ago, Congress achieved a major breakthrough when it came to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: It allocated up to $250 million for people-to-people peace-building efforts. Since…...
Kamala Harris, as Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks teeter: 'We're not giving up"
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (575+ words) Harris made the statement on the eve of the Democratic National Convention. Vice President Kamala Harris said she is holding out hope for a ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas war as reports emerged over the weekend that negotiations seen as…...