Bernie Sanders receives a vote for president of Lebanon as army chief wins
Joseph Aoun’s victory ended years of political indecision
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House votes to sanction International Criminal Court leaders over Israel charges
The bill freezes the property of, and denies U.S. visas to, anyone who helps the court in its effort “to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute” a citizen of the United States or any ally who is not a signatory to the court
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Jewish community springs into action as devastating Los Angeles-area fires widen
Among the thousands of people who have lost their homes are several Jewish celebrities and at least one area rabbi
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Jewish expert on Egypt to join National Security Council as Middle East director
Eric Trager would replace Brett McGurk, who has played a central role in the Biden administration’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war
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Families of American hostages held in Gaza to attend Trump’s inauguration
Representatives for the families of the American hostages also said that the relatives will meet with Trump administration officials when they are in Washington
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Bedouin father taken hostage on Oct. 7 found dead in Gaza; evidence suggests son was also killed
Two teens from the Ziyadne family were released during a brief ceasefire in November 2023
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At least one synagogue destroyed as unprecedented wildfires rip through Los Angeles
Some local Jewish leaders wondered if their spiritual homes would still be standing in the morning
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Massachusetts man arrested for antisemitic threats had Nazi flag, guns and ammo
The man allegedly possessed the Nazi flag, six boxes of ammunition, several guns and numerous other firearm parts. He also had $70,000 in cash
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Trump again threatens ‘all hell will break out’ over hostages as envoy signals optimism on a deal
“I think that we’ve had some really great progress, and I’m really hopeful that by the inaugural, we’ll have some good things to announce on behalf of the president,” Steve Witkoff said
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What the election of Pierre Poilievre would mean for Canadian Jews and Israel
The Conservative leader poised to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister took a hitchhiking trip through Israel in his youth
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Dept. of Education opens antisemitism investigation at Sarah Lawrence College, where Hillel alleged atmosphere of intimidation
The department also resolved an antisemitism case at Johns Hopkins University
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