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Hungary ‘has no place in the EU anymore,’ Dutch leader says

Hungary ‘has no place in the EU anymore,’ Dutch leader says

Hungary “has no place” in the European Union after passing a controversial new bill banning LGBTQ content in schools, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said… Read More ›

What the Delta variant could mean for Covid-19 in the United States

What the Delta variant could mean for Covid-19 in the United States

A coronavirus variant first spotted in India is poised to become the dominant one in the United States, where infectious disease modelers say it could… Read More ›

Another Victory At The Supreme Court For Religious Groups

Another Victory At The Supreme Court For Religious Groups

WASHINGTON (AP) — In another victory for religious groups at the Supreme Court, the justices on Thursday unanimously sided with a Catholic foster care agency… Read More ›

Biden finds his comfort zone on the world stage in first international trip as president

Biden finds his comfort zone on the world stage in first international trip as president

Geneva – Even Queen Elizabeth II wanted to know: What would President Joe Biden say to Vladimir Putin? “We had a long talk,” Biden said… Read More ›

Profile Of The ‘New’ Terrorist: Dr. Mai Afane

Profile Of The ‘New’ Terrorist: Dr. Mai Afane

JERUSALEM — Terrorism in Israel is unfortunately not news but part and parcel of life. Not a day goes by without some nationalistically-motivated attack, whether… Read More ›

March of Flags approved for Jerusalem despite Hamas threats

March of Flags approved for Jerusalem despite Hamas threats

Route of the procession will not go through Damascus Gate and Muslim Quarter as in previous years, but through the Jaffa Gate skirting the Muslim… Read More ›

In Brooklyn, It’s A Loud, Wide-Open Race To Succeed A Jewish City Councilman

In Brooklyn, It’s A Loud, Wide-Open Race To Succeed A Jewish City Councilman

NEW YORK (JTA) — It was only about 20 minutes into the virtual debate when the moderators had to mute two of the candidates for… Read More ›

David Dushman, Who Helped Liberate Auschwitz, Dies At 98

David Dushman, Who Helped Liberate Auschwitz, Dies At 98

BERLIN (AP) — David Dushman, the last surviving Allied soldier involved in the liberation of Auschwitz, has died. He was 98. The Jewish Community of… Read More ›

Microsoft removed ‘Tank Man’ images on Tiananmen Square’s anniversary

Microsoft removed ‘Tank Man’ images on Tiananmen Square’s anniversary

New York – Microsoft blocked images and videos around the world of “Tank Man,” the unidentified protester during China’s brutal crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrations in… Read More ›

Knesset Speaker Levin calls on Lapid to release coalition agreements

Knesset Speaker Levin calls on Lapid to release coalition agreements

Knesset speaker Yariv Levin called on Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid to reveal the coalition agreements as Yamina held a faction meeting on Friday morning.… Read More ›

Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest-running Israeli prime minister, could be ousted in days after rivals agree to work on unity government

Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest-running Israeli prime minister, could be ousted in days after rivals agree to work on unity government

Jerusalem – Benjamin Netanyahu’s run as the longest-serving Israeli prime minister may be coming to an end. Naftali Bennett, leader of the small right-wing party… Read More ›

Israel must understand it has a friend in the White House

Israel must understand it has a friend in the White House

Opinion: Biden’s conduct during the latest round of fighting in Gaza reassured Jerusalem that it will have Washington’s support no matter what, but in return… Read More ›

Hundreds protest New York’s Museum of Modern Art board’s Israel ties

Hundreds protest New York’s Museum of Modern Art board’s Israel ties

Activists accuse members Ron Lauder, Leon Black, Steven Tananbaum, others of ‘supporting apartheid rule’ and ‘artwashing’ the ‘occupation of Palestine’   Nearly 300 people have… Read More ›

Florida Law Seeks To Rein In Large Social Media Companies

Florida Law Seeks To Rein In Large Social Media Companies

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that seeks to punish social media platforms that remove “conservative… Read More ›

Hamas deputy political leader expects a ceasefire within next two days

Hamas deputy political leader expects a ceasefire within next two days

Hamas official Mousa Mohammed Abu Marzook expects ceasefire within two days * IDF fighter jets carry out airstrikes in Gaza   Deputy head of the… Read More ›

Names Of The 2 Victims In Karlin Bleacher Collapse Revealed As Questions Continue Over Incident

Names Of The 2 Victims In Karlin Bleacher Collapse Revealed As Questions Continue Over Incident

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — The two victims in the bleacher collapse at the new Karlin center in Givat Zeev are 13-year-old Meir Gloiberman and 23-year-old Mordechai… Read More ›

Chabad Rabbi Hospitalized After Being Assaulted Near London

Chabad Rabbi Hospitalized After Being Assaulted Near London

LONDON (JNS) – A rabbi was assaulted near London in what members of his community say appears not to have been an antisemitic attack. Two… Read More ›

Israel-Palestinian conflict marks its deadliest day as scenes of horror unfold in Gaza

Israel-Palestinian conflict marks its deadliest day as scenes of horror unfold in Gaza

Israel bombed the house of Hamas’ Gaza leader and obliterated a family’s home in Gaza as Hamas launched more than 100 rockets towards Israel on… Read More ›

Netanyahu Raps ‘Anarchy’ Of Jewish-Arab Fighting

Netanyahu Raps ‘Anarchy’ Of Jewish-Arab Fighting

  JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is condemning the “anarchy” of Jewish-Arab violence in cities across the country after a day of tumultuous… Read More ›

McCarthy Sets Wednesday Vote On Liz Cheney Leadership Ouster

McCarthy Sets Wednesday Vote On Liz Cheney Leadership Ouster

  WASHINGTON (AP) — House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy set a Wednesday vote for removing Rep. Liz Cheney from her Republican leadership post in the… Read More ›