‘Palisades or Palestine’: Dave Chappelle tackles Middle East politics in ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue
Comedian praised former President Jimmy Carter's empathy for the Palestinians
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Hostages Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher released as Israel-Hamas ceasefire sets in
Separately, Israel retrieved the remains of a soldier killed in the 2014 Gaza war
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Hamas has yet to provide names of hostages to be released, but Israel expects ceasefire to proceed
The delay sparked another bout of uncertainty just hours before the truce was set to begin
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In Israel and across the world, Jews are hopeful — and getting ready for heartbreak
As Israel readies to receive dozens of liberated hostages, its citizens and Jews around the world are preparing for some to be deceased
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Biden team resolves its final Title VI antisemitism and anti-Arab cases
Dozens more investigations remain open as Trump takes over the department
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These are the hostages to be released (and left behind) in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal’s first phase
33 hostages are set to be released, including two Americans
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‘Shalom, friends’: Jews on TikTok prepare for app’s possible ban after Supreme Court ruling
The court upheld a law — backed by some leading Jewish groups — requiring the app to be sold or banned in the United States
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Israeli leaders convene to approve ceasefire deal
The first group of Israeli hostages is expected to be released on Sunday
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For many Israelis, prospect of hostage release is tempered by concerns about freeing terrorists
In exchange for the hostages, Israel is due to again release more than 1,000 Palestinians imprisoned for terrorism who could one day commit another attack
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Trump taps Mel Gibson, actor-director with record of antisemitism, as ‘special ambassador’ to Hollywood
Gibson’s history includes a highly publicized drunken antisemitic rant in 2006
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From the ashes, a forgotten mural — and a new mystery for a Pasadena synagogue
Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center congregants say it depicts Jews wandering the desert. For some, the symbolism is uncanny.
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