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ARTICLES BY: Sean Savage / JNS.org
US Retreat, Russia-Iran Ties Pose Problems for Israel in Syria and the Region
JNS.org - With one of the bloodiest civil wars in modern history possibly winding down, world powers have been discussing the future of Syria. This month, the...
Are We Entering a New Stage of the Saudi-Israeli Relationship?
JNS.org - A flurry of reports involving Israel and Saudi Arabia in recent weeks has increased speculation on the current extent of covert relations between the...
Past and Present Bonds Converge for Israel, Australia and New Zealand
JNS.org - November 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the much-discussed Balfour Declaration, which helped pave the way for the modern State of Israel. But another...
Christian Zionist Pastor Matt Hagee Plans to Build on Father’s Foundation
JNS.org - As we approach one of the Christian Zionist community’s signature annual events, it’s easy to forget that support for Israel among Christians wasn’t always a...
New French Jewish Leader Brings Hope of Change to UNESCO
JNS.org - The election of the first Jewish director-general of UNESCO -- French politician Audrey Azoulay -- is raising hopes that she might return the organization to its original mission. In recent...
After Iran Announcement, Trump Punts to Congress
JNS.org - President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will decertify the Iranian nuclear deal as part of a new and tougher approach towards the Islamic Republic....
Palestinian Membership in Interpol Could Mark Latest Arrest for the Peace Process
JNS.org - In the absence of peace negotiations, the Palestinian Authority (PA) has sought unilateral recognition of statehood from different entities in recent years. This week,...
‘Bad Blood’ Hovers Over Latest Palestinian Reconciliation Effort
JNS.org - As other major issues, such as the Iran nuclear deal, took center stage in recent weeks, two rival Palestinian factions -- the terror group Hamas and the...
Despite Russian Aid to Hezbollah, Israel Takes the Fight to Syria
JNS.org - A recent, purported Israeli airstrike against a Syrian chemical weapons facility has added another layer of complexity to an already combustible situation in Syria. With...
Despite Growing Acceptance, High Holidays Still Pose Challenges for Interfaith Families
JNS.org - For many Jews, the High Holiday period is a time of deep observance and self-reflection. Yet for an increasingly large share of American Jewry, the...
Experts Say Upcoming UN ‘Blacklist’ of Companies Tied to Israel Invokes Antisemitism
JNS.org - According to experts, an upcoming “blacklist” of major international companies with business ties to Israeli communities in the West Bank, Golan Heights and eastern...
With Kurdistan, Israel May Gain ‘Stable, Tolerant’ Ally in Fight Against Islamic Extremism
JNS.org - During the last several years, Israel has witnessed the crumbling of the Middle East, as civil wars, internal strife and Islamic extremism have taken hold throughout...
A Christian Spin on Birthright Brings Faith-Based Millennials to Israel
JNS.org - One of the strongest sources of support for Israel today is evangelical Christians in the US. Yet many evangelical millennials, like the rest of their generation, are...
In Australia, Labor Party’s Support for Palestinian State Highlights Challenges Facing Israel
JNS.org - According to some experts, the push for recognizing a Palestinian state within Australia's Labor Party mirrors efforts by left-wing activists in other English-speaking countries to take...
