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Opinion I was interrogated by Israeli authorities — I know why they’re terrified of peace activists like me
I've been traveling to Israel and the West Bank for years. A brief detention at Ben-Gurion Airport made the fight for justice and equality even more resonant
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Opinion If Israel reinstates the death penalty, it will betray Jewish values — and Jewish history
A bill proposing capital punishment for some convicted terrorists would be disastrous if enacted
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Fast Forward Netanyahu says he is formally seeking the pardon Trump requested on his behalf
Netanyahu said the move would bring healing to a fractured Israel
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Opinion Netanyahu’s pardon request is a staggering act of hypocrisy — and it should be granted, with one condition
Expect President Donald Trump to now pressure Israel’s president to help Netanyahu escape justice
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Opinion More than 25% of Israelis want to leave the country. How did we get here?
Israel was founded on principles that its leaders no longer honor
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News As young Jews move away from Israel, Jewish leaders are reluctant to change their approach
Widespread recognition of a generational split on Israel clashed with an unapologetic tone of support for the country at the Jewish Federations of North America conference
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Culture Grok said Hebrew translation was disabled on X — but it’s not
Why did the social media platform's built-in AI bot hallucinate something so easy to disprove?
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Opinion Israel’s reputation is in free fall. One radical change could help
Pro-Israel groups must abandon the idea that criticism of Israel is verboten, and speak out against settler violence
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Opinion The real reason for the US war with Iran may have nothing to do with Israel
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News When observant Jews gathered to challenge Israel orthodoxy, verbal sparring and walkouts ensued
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Culture Could my love of oysters actually be kosher?
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Fast Forward Suspect in Michigan synagogue attack dead after ramming car into temple, police say
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