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38% of American Jews believe in life after death, study finds

About half of American Jews, and nearly two-thirds of Israeli Jews, said animals can have spirits

By Ben Sales May 7, 2025 | 2 min read
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US reaches truce with Houthis hours after Israel bombs their airport in Yemen

Israel was reportedly not notified of the ceasefire in advance

By Ben Sales May 6, 2025 | 3 min read
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Trump says only 21 hostages remain alive in Gaza: ‘3 have died’

'They said, well, only 24 are living, but now it’s 21. That was a week ago,' the president said

By Ben Sales May 6, 2025 | 2 min read
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A Jewish nonprofit may have accidentally caused Michigan to drop charges against pro-Palestinian activists

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said a letter supporting her from a local group had undercut the case

By Ben Sales May 5, 2025 | 3 min read
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Israel adopts plan to conquer and occupy Gaza, in a shift for war’s goals

Israeli military leaders say the plan could threaten the lives of the remaining hostages

By Ben Sales May 5, 2025 | 2 min read
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The fires in Israel are under control — but debate is raging over their cause

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amplified claims that the fires were due to arson, an accusation the fire department downplayed

By Ben Sales May 1, 2025 | 3 min read
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Right-wing activists riot outside Israeli-Palestinian memorial event at Reform synagogue in Israel

A crowd of dozens mobbed and harassed a woman as she left the event

By Ben Sales Apr 30, 2025 | 3 min read
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In NYC, Itamar Ben-Gvir says he’s changed — and wants ‘the Trump plan’ in Gaza

The far-right Israeli minister told a protester who left Israel he hopes he will return

By Ben Sales Apr 25, 2025 | 5 min read

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