Monday, October 19th 2026   |

As Netanyahu drops in polls, Ben-Gvir’s star rises

By RUTH EGLASH

(JTA) — RAMLA – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the parties in his coalition seem to be losing support heading into Israel’s first election since Oct. 7 –...

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Ahead of elections, Bennett and Lapid pledge to strengthen Israel-Diaspora ties

By RUTH EGLASH

(JTA) — Israel-Diaspora relations will be made a top priority for former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid if their B’Yachad party joins the next Israeli government,...

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Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections, citing Iranian threat

By TOVAH LAZAROFF

(JTA) — President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is campaigning to retain his seat, arguing that his leadership was critical to destroying...

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Opinions & Voices

OP-ED: A ‘peace prize’ for the vilification of Israel

By RUTHIE BLUM

(JNS.org) –There are bad decisions and disgraceful ones. And then there’s the awarding of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay.

The choice is...

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