Israel/Mideast
Misc. news from Israel and the Middle East
Jerusalem light rail becomes terror target
The light rail’s crowds, central route and easy access from the street have made it attractive to terrorists By BEN...
Jerusalem light rail attack claims second victim
(JTA) — A woman critically injured in a terror attack in Jerusalem last week has died of her injuries. The...
A eulogy for Rabbi Marc Liebhaber
The American Jewish World was clearly a labor of love because he valued Jewish journalism By RABBI DAVID GOLINKIN I...
U.S., Israel remain at odds over Iran
Negotiators have a Nov. 24 deadline to strike a nuclear deal with Iran, which could allow the country to return...
Alleging bias, Israel keeping distance from U.N. probe
Conclusions of the latest investigation will not be legally binding on Israel, but could further ratchet up international criticism By...
Barrage of rockets strikes Israel again
(JTA) — Hamas claimed responsibility for a barrage of rockets fired on southern and central Israel, including Tel Aviv. More...
Seeking teen advocates for Israel
An informational event for the Israel Leadership Fellows Program, which will begin its second year at the Talmud Torah of...
Who won and who lost in the Gaza war?
Though Israel was the winner in Gaza, this war hardly represents a final victory By URIEL HEILMAN (JTA) — Now...
Doing good around the Jewish world
AJW Staff Report A "Global Symposium" hosted by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and Jewish Federations from around...
Cease-fire or reoccupy?
Israeli leaders are divided as to what will be the Gaza endgame By BEN SALES TEL AVIV (JTA) — The...
