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Naftali Bennett joins with Lapid; likely to take over as next Israeli prime minister

By ALAN SMASON, Special to the CCJN

(JERUSALEM) – Former defense minister Naftali Bennett, the head of the Yamina Party, appears to have formed a new coalition government in Israel with Yair Lapid of the Yesh Atid Party, which will...

Heather Massie’s one-woman show at BB’s Stage Door Canteen examines Hedy Lamarr’s dual roles as screen icon, scientist

By ALAN SMASON, Theatre Critic, WYES-TV (“Steppin’ Out”)

It may surprise several devotees of classic film that Hedy Lamarr, the screen legend once considered “the most beautiful woman in the world” was born Jewish. Given the period of anti-Semitism promoted...

Museum of Southern Jewish Experience set to open on May 27

By DEAN M. SHAPIRO, Special to the CCJN

Nearly four years after making the initial announcement, the long-awaited opening of the Museum of Southern Jewish Experience (MSJE) has been set for Thursday, May 27, in its new location in New...

What is Hamas, the group Israel just agreed to stop fighting in Gaza?

By BEN SALES

(JTA) — Israel just ended an 11-day military campaign in Gaza. Who was it fighting?

The conflict, which began last week and is ending with a ceasefire overnight on Thursday, wasn’t exactly between Israel and another country....

Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire after 11 days of bloodshed

(JTA) — After 11 days of fighting, Israel and Hamas agreed to a “mutual and simultaneous” ceasefire on Thursday that is to begin at 2 a.m. Friday Israel time. Minutes after the announcement was made, even more rockets were launched...

Ceasefire reportedly ‘not before Friday,’ as rockets, Israeli Air Force strikes persist

By YAAKOV LAPPIN

– A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is unlikely to take effect before Friday, Israel’s Channel 22 reported on Wednesday, following a situational analysis held by Israeli defense chiefs.

Hamas announced that it was withdrawing from...

Caravan of pro-Palestinians attack Jews in West Hollywood

(LOS ANGELES) – Police authorities in West Hollywood have been alerted to at least two separate attacks aimed at Jews from a caravan of black hooded figures driving cars and carrying Palestinian flags. In one of the attacks, diners at...

Day 10 of the fighting: Israel strikes Hamas tunnels, Gaza rocket fire decreases, ceasefire efforts continue

By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ

(JTA) — Gaza militants continued to fire rockets into Israel, which continued to respond with airstrikes on the coastal strip, as efforts toward a ceasefire progressed on the 10th day of the current round of fighting.

Twelve...

Israel’s deadliest barrage yet kills at least 42 in Gaza as Hamas continues its rocket attacks

By GABE FRIEDMAN

(JTA) — Israeli airstrikes killed at least 42 people in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, making it the deadliest day yet in the week of fighting between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Despite the shelling,...

An IDF ruse turned Hamas’s tunnels into death traps

By YAAKOV LAPPIN

(JTA.org) – Shortly after midnight, the Israel Defense Spokesperson Unit sent a vague message: “IDF air and ground troops are currently attacking in the Gaza Strip. More details to follow.”

It was unclear whether the message was referring...