Jewish freelance journalist Emily Wilder is detained as Israeli military intercepts Gaza aid flotilla
Wilder was on assignment with the progressive Jewish publication Jewish Currents
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Minneapolis synagogue targeted with antisemitic, pro-Hamas graffiti on Oct. 7 anniversary
Mayor Jacob Frey, who is Jewish and has attended services at Temple Israel, said the vandalism was 'a reminder that hate still tries to find a foothold'
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Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square is transformed by cautious optimism — and gratitude for Trump
'For the first time, I feel I can breathe,' said one Israeli celebrating news of a ceasefire deal
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Jewish groups welcome ceasefire plan as a step toward a ‘lasting regional peace’
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Austria may withdraw from hosting Eurovision 2026 if Israel is excluded
The reports follow Germany’s announcement that it would leave the competition if Israel is boycotted
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California creates new office to combat antisemitism in public schools, after Newsom signs divisive bill
AB 715 is a landmark law praised by Jewish leaders but opposed by teachers’ unions and civil liberties groups who warn it could chill debate on Israel
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How hostage families responded to learning that a ceasefire deal would return their loved ones
Hostage families and former hostages also hailed President Donald Trump’s efforts in securing a hostage release deal
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Mamdani’s Oct. 7 statement draws Israeli rebuke, as anniversary bares divides among NYC mayoral candidates
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Israel and Hamas have agreed to hostage release deal as part of phased peace plan
Hostages could be released as soon as this weekend
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