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Hungarian Jews spark backlash with letter condemning both Gaza war and local Jewish leaders

By JTA STAFF

(JTA) — Hundreds of Hungarian Jews have denounced the Israeli government over its war in Gaza — and the groups that purport to represent them at home, where protests against Israel are largely banned.

“The one-sided, extreme statements...

Hamas releases video of hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Alon Ohel in Gaza City amid Israeli military offensive

By GRACE GILSON

(JTA) — Hamas released a video of two hostages, Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel, being driven in Gaza City Friday as the Israeli military readies a major offensive there.

In the video, Gilboa-Dalal, 24, who was taken...

World Zionist Congress election results are finalized, with Orthodox and right-wing slates securing majority of US seats

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV

(JTA) — The results of the 2025 World Zionist Congress election were certified this week after election tribunals and the Zionist Supreme Court settled disputes over fraudulent ballots and other irregularities.

The certification confirmed significant gains for...

Clock ticking on California’s K-12 antisemitism bill as legislative session nears end

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV

(JTA) — Time is nearly running out for California lawmakers to pass a signature bill aimed at curbing antisemitism in K-12 education.

If AB 715 becomes law, it will mark the first time a state creates an...

Parkinson’s Foundation announces event

The Parkinson’s community will come together on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Lafreniere Park (3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie, LA 70003) for Louisiana Walks for Parkinson’s, benefiting the Parkinson’s Foundation and its mission to make life better for people living with...

Judge overturns Trump administration’s Harvard funding freeze tied to antisemitism allegations

By GRACE GILSON

(JTA) — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration had illegally frozen more than $2.6 billion in federal funding to Harvard University over claims of antisemitism.

In her 84-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs...

Israel to pump desalinated Mediterranean water into the Sea of Galilee

By JNS STAFF

(JNS.org) – Israel plans to pump desalinated Mediterranean seawater into the Sea of Galilee to combat years of drought and falling water levels, in what is considered the first project of its kind in the world.

Located in...

Delta Airlines returns flights to Israel

(JNS.org) –Delta Air Lines is resuming flights to Israel on Monday, becoming the latest carrier to restore service to Tel Aviv following the 12-day war with Iran in June.

The move, which comes six weeks after Delta rival United...

Gaza flotilla with Greta Thunberg forced back by storms

By JNS STAFF

(JNS.org) – A Gaza-bound flotilla of dozens of boats, including one carrying Swedish anti-Israel activist Greta Thunberg, was forced to turn back to port in Barcelona due to stormy weather, organizers said on Monday.

The Global Sumud (“steadfastness”...

Belgium ties recognition of ‘Palestine’ to Hamas ouster, hostage release

By JNS STAFF

(JNS.org) – Belgium said on Tuesday that it will recognize a Palestinian state at this month’s U.N. General Assembly, but that the recognition would only go into effect after Hamas is removed from power in the Gaza...