World News
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Ossoff vs. Collins: The choices facing Jewish voters in the Georgia Senate race
(JTA) — Georgia Jews will choose between a Democratic politician who wants to limit arms sales to Israel and a Republican with ties to white nationalists when they head to vote Tuesday in a Senate race that will help determine which party controls the chamber. The race pits incumbent Jewish Sen. Jon Ossoff – widely…
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Arab parties have rarely been full partners in governing Israel. It’s time to let them into the tent of Abraham.
Like a goal-line pileup in football, with half the players signaling a touchdown and the other half celebrating a defensive stop, everyone is claiming victory in Israel’s election. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu points to Likud’s status as Israel’s largest party. His opponents point to the loss of his governing majority. Did Netanyahu win? Did the…
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Electoral Deadlock Deepens as Corruption Probe Complicates Israeli Coalition Talks
Israel’s political landscape remains highly fractured following the recent elections, with no clear path emerging toward a stable parliamentary majority. The final vote tally, certified by the Central Elections Committee, reveals a razor-thin distribution of seats: Netanyahu’s faction secured 53 seats, while Gadi Eisenkot’s group garnered 48. This near-even split has plunged the nation into…
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New Zealand Festival Cancels Israeli DJ Over Stance on Gaza Conflict
A major underground music event in New Zealand has removed a scheduled performer, DJ Dekel Kamiosky, citing his lack of public condemnation regarding the military actions taking place in the Gaza Strip. The Twisted Frequency Festival announced the cancellation this week, making a sharp statement about the role of cultural platforms in addressing geopolitical conflict.…
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Chief Rabbi Stripped of Thai Citizenship Over Continued Use of American Passport
Thailand’s government has officially revoked the citizenship of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, the country’s senior rabbi, following findings that he maintained and used his American passport for international travel. The decision, signed by the Prime Minister and Interior Minister, highlights a strict adherence to national laws regarding dual nationality and residency requirements. Violation of Nationality…
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Despite Tourism Uptick, Educational Travel to Israel Faces Major Enrollment and Cost Hurdles
Educational travel to Israel is demonstrating signs of recovery following years marked by regional conflict and severely disrupted visitor numbers. However, industry analysis reveals a significant gap between anticipated growth and current enrollment figures, compounded by escalating operational costs and persistent logistical challenges. While broader tourism figures indicate a positive rebound, providers specializing in educational…
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Rome Attack Highlights Escalating Tide of Antisemitic Violence Across Italy
The arrest of two men in Rome, suspected of brutally assaulting a Jewish researcher, has brought intense scrutiny to the growing wave of antisemitic hate crimes sweeping across Italy. The incident, which targeted Benedetto Ligorio, a scholar specializing in European Jewish communities at Sapienza University, underscores the escalating hostility faced by Jewish individuals throughout the…
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UK Study Reveals Deep Divide Between Corporate Equality Pledges and Reality for Jewish Employees
A recent investigation into corporate culture in the United Kingdom has exposed a critical disparity: while many businesses publicly pledge commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Jewish employees are struggling to find protection against rising workplace hostility and antisemitism. A comprehensive report released by the business psychology firm Pearn Kandola detailed the significant hurdles facing…
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American Jews have fought BDS for 20 years. Israel’s election just handed them the winning move.
For decades, the American Jewish community has battled the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement against Israel. Now, in the aftermath of the election there, it has the opportunity to deal it the biggest blow yet. All it has to do is send one clear message to the Israeli opposition leaders: Join with the Arab parties.…
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Beyond the Men in the Dock: Uncovering the Crucial Role of Women at Nuremberg
Eighty years after the International Military Tribunal delivered its landmark verdicts in 1946—convicting nineteen major Nazi figures and sentencing twelve to death—the prevailing narrative of Nuremberg has long focused on the clash of men: judges, generals, and prosecutors. However, a deep examination of the proceedings reveals a far more complex and vital story, one where…
