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  The hostage rescue brought unity to Israel — and underscored a great paradox about the country

  Internal divisions continue to rock Israel. But Saturday was a day of nationwide joy

  By Dan Perry

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  ‘They are the real men of Israel’: My cousin was held captive with hostages who died in Gaza — hear her words

  This week's news that four hostages had died in captivity was a blow to those who hoped for their return — and those, once held with them, who survived their ordeal

  By Alana Zeitchik Jun 7, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Why are American Jewish institutions ignoring the hostage families?

  Most major American Jewish organizations have stopped short of criticizing the Netanyahu government or calling for an end to the war

  By Jill Jacobs Jun 7, 2024 | 5 min read

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• Rob Eshman Yes, the attack on Gov. Shapiro was antisemitic. Here’s what the left should learn from it

  

• Nora Berman What Jewish university presidents say: Trump is exploiting campus antisemitism, not fighting it

  

• Dan Perry I first met Netanyahu in 1988. Here’s how he became the most destructive leader in Israel’s history.

  

• Emily Tamkin Passover teaches us why Jews should stand with Mahmoud Khalil

  

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  Hamas’ leaders hold Netanyahu’s political future in their hands. The outcome will remake Israel

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  What Netanyahu says when he speaks French — and why it borders on obscenity

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