The lawmaker is identified in court filings as “Victim 1,” whose identity is “known to the grand jury.”
Rep. Jim Jordan, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, told JNS that it appears the progressive group engaged in “obvious electioneering” to oppose Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The U.S.-brokered agreement calls for pilot zones in Southern Lebanon where Hezbollah forces would be removed and the Lebanese Armed Forces would assume control ahead of an Israeli withdrawal.
“The room booed him down and cheered as he was walked out,” said Harley Finkelstein, president of Shopify. “I’m grateful for that. Hate got escorted out. We got right back to building.”
The Israeli premier “raised the severity of the statements made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his people against the existence of the state of Israel, as well as the need for security zones along Israel’s borders,” read a statement from Netanyahu’s office.
Brian Romick said that as lead negotiator with Iran, U.S. Vice President JD Vance “cannot be lashing out at Israel critics of the Iran deal he is trying to promote.”
“We must find new ways to engage the next generation, especially at this critical moment for Jews globally,” Bernstein said.
“At a time when rabbinical schools across North America have faced significant enrollment challenges, we recognize that meeting the needs of the next generation of Jewish leaders requires ongoing reflection, adaptation and investment,” said Andrew Rehfeld of Hebrew Union College.
A new Pew Research Center survey found Americans now view Israelis and Palestinians nearly equally favorably overall, with younger adults and Democrats expressing significantly stronger support for Palestinians than for Israelis.
University of Haifa researcher Shlomit Lir told JNS that volunteer editors described harassment, fear of sanctions and emotional exhaustion after contributing to articles about Israel and Jewish topics following Oct. 7.
Richard John Franklin, 65, is accused of making the threat in the office of a state representative, where he went to address an issue related to “outstanding taxes.”
The final day of “Contemporary Antisemitism 2026” examined how artificial intelligence, social media and digital knowledge systems are reshaping the spread of anti-Jewish narratives and efforts to counter them.
“We are proud of who we are,” Mark Levine, city comptroller, told JNS. “We’re going to support each other. We’re going to support this city, and most importantly, we’re not going anywhere.”
The French philosopher told JNS the West’s failure to stand with Israel after the Hamas massacre represents “a defeat of humanity” and the loss of its moral compass.
The U.S. envoy said the American president has given Tehran “more than adequate opportunities” to negotiate, but warned the regime is not acting “like civilized people.”
“You traded your integrity, your credibility, your reputation for a few more months on a U.N. salary,” Danny Danon told Pramila Patten.
An emergency team freed the pet whose harness was trapped, then performed CPR on her.
“Undoubtedly, lives were saved because law enforcement thwarted Teekaye’s plan to join ISIS and murder Americans,” stated Jimmy Paul, of the FBI.
The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey also found that roughly 30% of Jewish adults in the United States believe Israel has committed “genocide” in Gaza.
“Anyone who ignores these facts is amplifying Hamas propaganda,” COGAT chief Maj.-Gen. Yoram Halevi said.
“If you want to hate Israel and the Jewish people, may God have mercy on your soul,” Sandra Hagee Parker told JNS.
A flight from Ethiopia to Tel Aviv was reportedly forced to turn around amid the missile attacks.
Several civilians were stopped near Mount Hermon while attempting to enter the country.
An Egyptian FA official claims controversial refereeing in the team’s World Cup loss to Argentina was retaliation for the coach’s support for Gaza.
Burial rites for the slain Iranian leader, which began on July 3, are scheduled to conclude Thursday.
Program lets three Israeli firms test autonomous medical AI systems in hospitals.
The ancient Huqoq community was centered on a synagogue showcasing the most impressive mosaics ever uncovered in Israel.
The Sylvan Adams Sport Science Institute aims to provide Israeli athletes with a competitive advantage through science, technology and personalized support.
Jillian Segal told the royal commission public broadcasters need external review, citing perceived bias against Israel in war reporting.
Hundreds of thousands of readers of a prominent U.S.-based travel magazine cast their votes in favor of Israel’s capital.
The remarks by Israel’s defense minister came hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said he believed Jerusalem would withdraw from the country.
A flight from Ethiopia to Tel Aviv was reportedly forced to turn around amid the missile attacks.
Burial rites for the slain Iranian leader, which began on July 3, are scheduled to conclude Thursday.
“The United States is holding Iran accountable for recent unjustified aggression against commercial shipping and civilian crews freely navigating a vital international waterway,” said U.S. Central Command.
“The notion that Reaganism and MAGA Trumpism are disparate is completely off,” according to the Washington director of the Ronald Reagan Institute.
Is Israel’s Haredi community undergoing a quiet revolution?
Danny Seaman with guest Rabbi David Leibel
Is Israel’s Haredi community undergoing a quiet revolution?
Is Israel’s Haredi community undergoing a quiet revolution?
Danny Seaman with guest Rabbi David Leibel
Rabbi Yehudah Glick: Something big is happening on the Temple Mount
Rabbi Yehudah Glick: Something big is happening on the Temple Mount
Steve Linde interviews guest Rabbi Yehuda Glick. Read the full article here.
Are Iran nuclear talks giving Tehran more time?
Are Iran nuclear talks giving Tehran more time?
The Quad with host Emily Schrader
Did Iran turn Khamenei’s funeral into a propaganda victory?
Did Iran turn Khamenei’s funeral into a propaganda victory?
Axis of Truth with host Emily Schrader
What Khamenei’s funeral says about the next Iran-Israel showdown
What Khamenei’s funeral says about the next Iran-Israel showdown
Israel Undiplomatic with hosts Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev
Are Iranian drones the next threat in Judea and Samaria?
Are Iranian drones the next threat in Judea and Samaria?
Judeacation with host Josh Hasten
AMERICA TURNS 250
“A less thoughtful and more self-sabotaging statement would be hard to imagine,” Rabbi David Wolpe, rabbi emeritus of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, told JNS of one of the mayor’s comments.
Gov. Josh Stein said Gertrude Weil helped lead North Carolina’s campaign for women’s suffrage as he urged Americans to continue pursuing the nation’s founding ideals.
MEET THE PARLIAMENT
“Today, we see that the majority of the Israeli public wants a government of consensus,” Blue and White party chair tells JNS.
The former school principal and welfare minister emphasized the importance of every child studying math, English, Hebrew and science.
The deputy foreign minister talks with JNS about Lebanon, Iran, surging antisemitism and the importance of Africa.
The nation must protect its periphery, agricultural sector, environment, shape Gaza’s future, the Yesh Atid lawmaker tells JNS.
Schuster advocates for Gaza demilitarization, national unity and strengthening the periphery.
“It will be hard—wars are no fun—but we need to do this so that our children will not experience what we experience, so that they will have greater quiet,” the lawmaker told JNS.
Right-wing voters must understand they are voting for legal advisers to assume an actual advisory role, for the Supreme Court’s authority to be capped and for the communications market to open to competition, says Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi.
The Likud lawmaker spoke with JNS about the lack of a right-wing fiscal approach in Israel, the importance of sovereignty and the urgency of dealing with the Iran threat.
The opposition lawmaker says Israelis agree on 80% of key issues.
Enabling ride-sharing services, limiting the state’s right to appeal citizens’ acquittals are among the initiatives driven by the Blue and White lawmaker.
While a Knesset lawmaker’s work includes legislation, committee activity and media appearances, Likud lawmaker Amit Halevi said the media is often the most effective tool for driving change.
Israel should not press ahead with the U.S.-mediated Gaza ceasefire deal until Hamas returns the body of the last hostage, the Yesh Atid lawmaker told JNS.
We need to address shortages of teachers and overcrowded classrooms, the new head of the Knesset Education Committee tells JNS.
The Likud legislator calls on all Knesset members to unite for the good of the nation.
Protecting children from social media, Israel’s high cost of living and strengthening the periphery rank high on the Yesh Atid lawmaker’s agenda.
No troops from Turkey or Qatar will enter the Gaza Strip, the Likud lawmaker tells JNS.
Noam Party wants state recognition of Jewish identity, and eligibility under the Law of Return, to be determined by “halachah.”
The Religious Zionism lawmaker seeks the replacement of the Palestinian Authority, which she says continues to fund and support terrorism.
“It is possible to hold the book in one hand and a weapon in the other,” said Moshe Solomon on the haredi draft.
“The cost of living is one of the two key issues that will be decisive in the next elections, along with national security,” says MK Simon Davidson.
Religious Zionism lawmaker Ohad Tal tells JNS that peace can be achieved only by applying Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria and Gaza.
“The IDF withdrew from Lebanon in 20o0, and Hezbollah ended up becoming the largest terror army in the world,” Otzma Yehudit lawmaker Yitzhak Kroizer tells JNS.
MK Shelly Tal Meron of Yesh Atid’s work centers on the hostage issue and Hamas’s sexual violence.
Religious Zionism’s Simcha Rothman talks with JNS about his key achievements in the Knesset, and the challenges the country still faces.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza “has a lot of potential,” Likud lawmaker Dan Illouz told JNS at the Knesset.
Points of view from across the Jewish world
Press releases from Israel, and around the pro-Israel and Jewish world
Afeka College of Engineering and TheMarker’s 2026 Skills Index find that personal skills drive hiring decisions across Israel’s economy, while AI experience remains secondary to work experience and personal capabilities.
“Our goal is to ensure that everyone can experience these events with the utmost dignity, comfort and accessibility,” says Adele Goldberg, executive director of Friends of Yad Sarah (USA).
The leadership transition follows the successful merger of Shomrei Torah Synagogue and Temple Aliyah, whose congregations chose to come together to build a stronger future.
Jasper leaves FINN Partners after 21 years at the helm of its Israel operation.
Led by The Jewish Agency and the Government of Israel, with support from Jewish communities worldwide, the project will create up to 1,000 new homes in communities in the Western Negev and help secure the region’s long-term growth.
The Founding Fathers saw a model in the Torah’s Hebrew commonwealth, a nation ruled by law and covenant instead of a king.
“We are deeply saddened by the growing loss of life and destruction they have caused,” said JDC CEO Ariel Zwang.
“There will be no shortage of pomp and circumstance to mark this anniversary—as there should be,” said Rabbi Leon A. Morris, president of Pardes. “We wanted to offer something different.”
Sponsored by the Israel Allies Foundation and the American Friends of Isaac Accords, the Buenos Aires summit advances Israel-Latin America cooperation as parliamentarians pledge coordinated action to strengthen ties with Israel.
The Chabad-Lubavitch movement reflects on the religious liberty that has enabled Jewish life to flourish—and the responsibility that comes with that freedom.