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St. Louis Jewish Light

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Police take security measures and investigate the crime scene after 25-year-old Aaron Bushnell, an active-duty member of the US Air Force, set himself on fire Sunday outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., Feb. 25, 2024. (Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images)

U.S. airman dies sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy

Ron Kampeas, JTA
Published February 26, 2024
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington D.C., Dec. 6, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

US House votes to impeach Jewish Cabinet Secretary Mayorkas

Ron Kampeas, Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Published February 13, 2024
House votes down standalone bill giving funds to Israel

House votes down standalone bill giving funds to Israel

Ron Kampeas, JTA
Published February 6, 2024
Freed Palestinian convict arrives to his home in East Jerusalem, after being released earlier today as part of a deal between Israel and Hamas, Nov. 28, 2023. Photo (Jamal Awad/Flash90)

A poll shows Palestinians overwhelmingly support Oct. 7.

Ron Kampeas, JTA
Published December 20, 2023
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, a Jewish Democrat who is the majority leader, delivers a speech on antisemitism in the U.S. Capitol, Nov. 29, 2023.

Sen. Schumer to American Jews: ‘Ultimately, we are alone’

Ron Kampeas, JTA
Published November 29, 2023
Hamas hands over 11 Israeli hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza City, Gaza on November 27, 2023.

Hamas releases 11 Israeli hostages as truce set to extend

Ron Kampeas, JTA
Published November 27, 2023
Ori Megidish, center, poses with her family after her rescue from the Gaza Strip, Oct. 30, 2023. (Israel Security Agency)

Israeli forces rescue kidnapped soldier

Ron Kampeas, JTA
Published October 30, 2023
A photo of Natalie and Judith Raanan appearing on social media.

Hamas releases two American hostages from Illinois to Israel

Ron Kampeas, JTA
Published October 20, 2023

Israel evacuates Kiryat Shemona, town of 20,000 near Lebanon

Ron Kampeas, JTA
Published October 20, 2023
Republican presidential candidates left to right, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina participate in the FOX Business Republican Primary Debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, on Sept. 27, 2023.

Israel gets no mention in second Republican debate

Ron Kampeas, JTA
Published September 28, 2023
Mourners visit the memorial outside the Tree of Life Synagogue, Oct. 31, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, four days after 11 Jewish worshippers were killed during services there. The alleged shooter's trial begins April 24, 2023. (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Jury gives Pittsburgh synagogue shooter death penalty

Ron Kampeas, JTA
Published August 2, 2023
A view of Rabat, Morocco's capital city. (Getty Images)

In a first, Israel’s prime minister will visit Morocco

RON KAMPEAS, JTA
Published July 19, 2023
Mourners visit the memorial outside the Tree of Life Synagogue, Oct. 31, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, four days after 11 Jewish worshippers were killed during services there. The alleged shooter's trial begins April 24, 2023. (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh synagogue gunman eligible for the death penalty

Ron Kampeas, JTA
Published July 13, 2023
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie

A Jewish guide to Chris Christie’s presidential campaign

Ron Kampeas, JTA
Published June 8, 2023

Netanyahu adviser changes his tune on Trump and Biden

Ron Kampeas, JTA
Published June 5, 2023
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