Israel Awards Top Literature Prize to Novelist Critical of Its Policies
Israeli author David Grossman. Photo: REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo.
Israel’s national prize for literature, one of its most prestigious honors, is to be awarded this year to novelist David Grossman, an...
Tehran ready to pounce on Afghanistan and Mideast foes in more aggressive stance
(August 16, 2021 / JNS) Newly installed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi celebrated the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and the failure of the United States to leave smoothly after 20...
Head of Iran’s Wrestling Federation Forced Out After Criticizing Official Ban on Competing With...
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One of Iran’s leading sports...
Israeli PM Netanyahu Asks Romania to Help Change EU Position on Israel
SOFIA—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested Romania to help ”significantly” change the European Union’s position on Israel.
He made the request at a meeting with Romanian Prime Minister Viorica...
Kushner: Trump Administration Prefers No Action on Settlements Before Election
BY MARCY OSTER
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Trump Says Netanyahu’s Victory Is ‘Good for Peace’
With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to form another governing coalition, winning re-election on Tuesday, world leaders began to offer their congratulations.
President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday...
Qatari Envoy May Be Bringing Funds to Gaza Strip
A Qatari delegation was set to arrive in the Gaza Strip on Sunday with a fresh infusion of cash, Palestinian media reported on Saturday.
The delegation was originally scheduled to...
ZOA Criticizes Pres. Obama for Not Attending International Anti-Islamic Terrorism Rally
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First Direct Flight From Japan to Israel to Take Off in September
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US Court Orders North Korea to Pay $500M to Warmbier Family
(JTA) — A U.S. court ordered North Korea to pay $501 million to the family of Otto Warmbier, a Jewish student who died in 2016 after being imprisoned there.
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