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Meet Eliza Kanner: Israel advocate by day, New England Patriots cheerleader by night

For Kanner, balancing the two roles is an expression of her commitment to both her passions.

By Jacob Gurvis/JTA
23/06/2023

Russian court rejects appeal to release US journalist Evan Gershkovich

Evan Gershkovich is the first American journalist arrested in Russia on espionage charges since the end of the Cold War.

By Jackie Hajdenberg/JTA
23/06/2023

Israel, US want to revive forum of five to discuss West Bank violence

The United States and Israel want to a hold a forum with representatives from Israel, Egypt, Jordan, the PA, and the US in hopes of finding a solution to the violence in the West Bank.

Toddler shoots and kills himself after finding gun at Michigan home

This tragic incident took place on Sunday, June 11, leaving the local community in shock and disbelief.

By MAARIV
22/06/2023

US court strikes down Florida transgender health rule

US district court judges elsewhere have blocked state laws banning gender-affirming care in Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana and Oklahoma.

By REUTERS
22/06/2023
  U.S. Navy/Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Dalton Cooper/Handout via REUTERS

US Coast Guard ship transited Taiwan Strait after Blinken's China visit -US Navy

The strait, which separates China from the democratically governed island of Taiwan, is a frequent source of tension as Beijing steps up its political and military pressure.

By REUTERS
22/06/2023
Maus

Missouri school board votes not to ban ‘Maus’ from district bookshelves following criticism

One district near St. Louis ordered staff to temporarily pull not only “Maus,” but also hundreds of other illustrated books, including several Holocaust history books for young readers.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA , ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
22/06/2023

65 senators urge Israel's entry into the Visa Waiver Program by end of September

Currently, Israelis who do not hold citizenship in any of the 40 countries in the waiver program must apply for permission to travel to the United States.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
22/06/2023

Combat Antisemitism's video on ‘woke antisemitism’ will not be reposted

Combat Antisemitism removed the video from its website this week, as the Jewish Council for Public Affairs and Jewish Federations of North America both criticized it.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA , BEN SALES/JTA
22/06/2023

Pentagon leak suspect Teixeira pleads not guilty to US federal charges

Prosecutors say Teixeira leaked classified documents to a group of gamers on the messaging app Discord.

By REUTERS
21/06/2023
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