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Arab American group sues Boeing Lockheed Martin and Caterpillar over Israel aid
Arab American group sues Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Caterpillar over Israel aid. The proposed federal class action alleges that the U.S. companies and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio enabled Israeli military operations that damaged U.S. citizen-owned property in Lebanon, though no ownership documentation was provided with the filing.
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Erdoan vows resolute fight for Palestinian statehood
Erdoğan vows ‘resolute’ fight for Palestinian statehood. The Turkish leader spoke alongside P.A. chief Abbas, who was on a two-day official visit to Ankara.
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Herzog marks Abraham Accords anniversary calls to expand circle of peace
Herzog marks Abraham Accords anniversary, calls to expand ‘circle of peace.’ Israeli president says the landmark agreements are “just the beginning” and urges further normalization across the Middle East.
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At the site of a Nazi massacre the Jews are forgotten
At the site of a Nazi massacre, the Jews are forgotten. Former Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte invokes Gaza at Sant’Anna di Stazzema while ignoring the antisemitic hatred behind the Oct. 7 massacre.
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Long-lost Byzantine-era vines are again cultivated on ancient Negev terraces
Long-lost Byzantine-era vines are again cultivated on ancient Negev terraces. Discovery of 7th-century grape seeds at Avdat National Park in southern Israel inspires Nature and Parks Authority archaeologist to recreate wine valued across the ancient empire
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After centuries in India the last Cochin Jews try to keep their history alive
After centuries in India, the last Cochin Jews try to keep their history alive ‘Every Jew has a dream that his last breath should be in Israel,’ a Kochi resident says. ‘I believe my last breath should be inside this synagogue’
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In the army again 80 years after the Holocaust Germanys Jews consider conscription
In the army, again? 80 years after the Holocaust, Germany’s Jews consider conscription Russia’s invasion of Ukraine mobilizes unprecedented support for military among young Jews, though many still can’t reconcile themselves with past crimes – or far-right bigotry today
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Former hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen returns home to perform songs he composed in Hamas captivity
Former hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen returns home to perform songs he composed in Hamas captivity Concert is held on the lawn of Kibbutz Nir Oz, where singer was born and raised and lived with his family until the October 7 Hamas onslaught
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Officials say US forces on track to complete Iraq pullout by September 30
Officials say US forces on track to complete Iraq pullout by September 30. Washington, Baghdad agreed in 2024 to wind down US-led operations against the Islamic State; Iraq also calls on Iran-backed militias to disarm, though they’re unlikely to do so








