The Jewish News Syndicate
• Published March 4, 2024
In a discussion last week during the results of the Michigan primary, CNNnews anchor and host Anderson Cooper spoke up for those murdered in southern Israel by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7 when a guest on the show offered a biased picture of suffering in...
(JTA) — Vice President Kamala Harris called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza and placed most of the onus on Israel for a shortfall in humanitarian aid entering the enclave.
The call for a cessation of fighting was not actually...
The United States is refusing to act against many nonprofit organizations that Israel has linked to the Hamas terrorist group in Gaza.
Citing Western officials, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday that the Biden administration and...
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published February 29, 2024
Former Israel intelligence official Avi Melamed addressed nearly 200 people at the J on Wednesday, Feb. 28 for an “Israel at War” briefing organized by the J and Jewish Federation. Melamed is an analyst, author and educator specializing in Arab affairs.
Melamed...
Jewish News Syndicate
• Published February 29, 2024
An initial Israeli investigation into an incident on Thursday morning in which dozens of Gazans were reportedly killed during a riot that erupted following the entry of aid trucks into the northern Gaza Strip found that most died from being crushed, run...
By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published February 27, 2024
A large blue-and-white ribbon paying tribute to the Israeli hostages will be unveiled at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 4 at 11557 Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur. A community ceremony will accompany the introduction of the “Ribbon of Hope,” a 15-foot by 10-foot...
WASHINGTON (JTA) — A U.S. airman has died after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C., where he shouted “Free Palestine!” in protest of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
The man, who wore military fatigues and identified...
Philissa Cramer, JTA
• Published February 23, 2024
(JTA) — Israeli negotiators have arrived in Paris to participate in hostage talks, a sign that officials believe that a deal can be reached with Hamas to secure the release of the 134 Israelis held in Gaza.
Israel had initially sat out this round...
In an Instagram Live video she shot after boarding a plane to Israel on Tuesday, actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish described the purpose of her trip, calling it “educational.”
“I need to go see for myself, I’m one of those people,” said...
Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published February 22, 2024
Everyday life changed radically for all Israelis on Oct. 7, and especially for Rohn Harir. The 21-year-old IDF medic was seriously injured in an attack on his unit. With only one week remaining on his military service, Harir was called in help evacuate...
WASHINGTON (JTA) — This week, Rep. Ritchie Torres posted two tweets about issues that directly affect his Bronx constituents: funding centers for mental health care and public safety on the subway.
Sandwiched in between was a third post echoing the...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published February 20, 2024
Since Oct. 7, former Israeli intelligence officer Avi Melamed has been a busy man, working to give more people context and a full understanding of the Israel-Hamas war.
Melamed, the founder of the organization Inside the Middle East, will be in St....
