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4 arrested after protesters set off smoke bombs at Paris performance of Israel Philharmonic

By SHIRA LI BARTOV

(JTA) — Four people were arrested by French police late Thursday after protesters set off smoke bombs during a concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Paris.

Spectators who bought tickets attempted three disruptions during the...

Jewish Iranian-American sentenced to prison in Iran for visiting Israel 13 years ago

By GRACE GILSON

(JTA) — A Jewish Iranian-American man has been sentenced to prison in Iran for traveling to Israel 13 years ago for his son’s bar mitzvah, his family members have disclosed.

Kamran Hekmati, 70, of Great Neck, Long...

Syrian president to visit White House in November

By JNS STAFF

(JNS.org) – U.S. President Donald Trump will host Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa for talks on Nov. 10. It’s the first-ever visit by a Syrian president to the White House.

Al-Sharaa is expected to sign an...

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist in Lebanon’s south on fourth consecutive day of strikes

By JNS STAFF

(JNS.org) – Four Hezbollah terrorists, including an officer, were eliminated in an Israel Defense Forces airstrike in Southern Lebanon on Saturday, the military announced on Sunday.

“Yesterday, the IDF struck and eliminated the logistics support...

Israel hands over 30 bodies after receiving remains of two hostages

By JNS STAFF

(JNS.org) – Israel returned the bodies of 30 Gazans on Friday after Hamas handed over the bodies of two Israeli hostages on Wednesday.

Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, which, like all medical, educational and civilian...

‘Redemption War’: Israeli gov’t approves new name for fighting sparked by Oct. 7 attacks

By JNS STAFF

 (JNS.org) – Israel’s government on Sunday backed a proposal by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to rename the seven-front war that began on Oct. 7, 2023, from “Iron Swords” to “War of Redemption.”

“After two...

Five dead at anti-Israel rally outside US embassy in Pakistan

By JNS STAFF

(JNS.org) – Five people, including a police officer, were killed and dozens wounded on Monday as clashes erupted between Pakistani security forces and thousands of anti-Israel protesters in Islamabad.

Demonstrators opened fire on security forces, killing the...

Hamas releases remains of just 4 deceased hostages, leaving 24 still unaccounted for

By PHILISSA CRAMER

(JTA) — Hours after freeing 20 living hostages to a jubilant Israel, Hamas released the remains of four deceased hostages — far fewer than the 28 it is holding and obligated under the terms of the ceasefire...

Kamala Harris on whether Israel committed genocide: ‘We should all step back and ask this question’

By GRACE GILSON

(JTA) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris held back from labeling Israel’s actions in Gaza a “genocide” on Sunday but said it was an appropriate question.

“A lot of folks in your party have called what’s happening...

Here’s a list of the names of the 20 redeemed hostages

By PHILISSA CRAMER

(JTA) – These are the names and short bios on the 20 hostages redeemed by Israel on Oct. 13 from Hamas.

Matan Angrest: Angrest, 22, was serving as a soldier on Oct. 7 and was seized from his...