Officials in US President Donald Trump’s administration have held advanced discussions on hitting the UN agency for Palestinian refugees and their descendants, UNRWA, with terrorism-related sanctions, said two sources with direct…
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US considers hitting UNRWA with terrorism-related sanctions
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For First Time, Amnesty Accuses Hamas of ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ on and After October 7
Here are Thursday’s latest updates from Israel, Gaza and the Middle East:
■ UNIFIL said IDF forces shot at its peacekeepers who were on a patrol along Lebanon’s border with Israel.
■ The IDF said two Palestinians crossed the Yellow Line…
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Haifa holds Holiday of Holidays Festival
Haifa holds Holiday of Holidays Festival | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Israel News/Israel Culture The festival is an initiative of Beit Hagefen – The Arab-Jewish Cultural Center – and the Haifa Municipality.RANA CHOIR – a women’s…
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Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival brings stories to light
Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival brings stories to light | The Jerusalem Post Continue Reading
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Times Square digital billboards call for release of final Hamas hostage Ran Gvili
JTA — Commuters in Times Square were confronted this week with a new digital billboard demanding the release of the final remaining hostage in Gaza, Ran Gvili.
“Hamas must release him now,” the billboard reads next to a photo of…
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Father of Noa Marciano describes her murder
Father of Noa Marciano describes her murder | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Israel NewsAvi Marciano said that rather than treat his daughter Noa for her wounds, a doctor at al-Shifa hospital killed her. He was sent a video of her last moments….
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Ex-hostages Gali, Ziv Berman light up the Festigal stage
Ex-hostages Gali, Ziv Berman light up the Festigal stage | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Israel NewsFreed hostages Gali and Ziv Berman return to the Festigal stage after 738 days in captivity, honoring fellow hostages and expressing hope for…
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Iceland pulls out of Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s participation
Iceland will not compete in Eurovision 2026 after Israel was cleared to participate, joining Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia.
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Not in time for Christmas: Trump delays Gaza peace board unveiling to early 2026
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will announce the members of the Board of Peace overseeing the postwar management of Gaza early next year, in the latest sign the effort is stalling.
Last week, US officials told The Times of…
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Stephanie Ruskay is vying to be the 1st female rabbi to hold state office in US history
JTA — Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay has worked for American Jewish World Service and the Jewish Service Corps. She’s been an associate dean for the last 10 years at the Conservative movement’s Jewish Theological Seminary.
Ruskay has made a…
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