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St. Louis Jewish Light
A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light
A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light
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Israeli soldiers seen at a staging area near the Israeli border with Lebanon, Oct. 1, 2024.

Report: Israeli Security Cabinet approves truce with Lebanon

Akiva Van Koningsveld, JNS
Published November 26, 2024
Pictures of civilians held hostage by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip, in Jerusalem, Nov. 22, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

Israel, Hamas agree to hostage deal framework, PA-led force in Gaza

Akiva Van Koningsveld, JNS
Published July 11, 2024

Israel reaffirms promise to defeat Hamas, despite Biden warning of an arms embargo

Akiva Van Koningsveld, JNS
Published May 9, 2024
arrives at the weekly Cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, Jan. 22, 2023.

Israeli FM slams UN for calling Hamas ‘political movement’

AKIVA VAN KONINGSVELD, Jewish News Syndicate
Published February 15, 2024
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