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Jewish Leaders Alarmed as Marine Le Pen Advances in French Presidential Election
JNS.org - Jewish leaders inside and outside France expressed alarm after far-right populist Marine Le Pen’s strong showing in the first round of the French...
Iranian President Rouhani Faces Stiff Opposition in Upcoming Elections, as Islamic Republic Poised for Shake-Up
JNS.org -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani faces several serious challengers in his bid for re-election, with one regional expert explaining that the republic may be poised for a shake-up. “Rouhani artificially elevated the hopes of the Iranian...
Lost And Not Found: The Unknown Fate of Jews’ Everyday Possessions Looted by the Nazis
JNS.org - At an antiques flea market in Berlin, one stand has two Hanukkah menorahs for sale. The husky, white-haired merchant wearing a Soviet hammer-and-sickle pin said one of them probably came from Königsberg, a former German city in...
New York Times Amends Palestinian Terrorist Barghouti’s Op-Ed Amid Outcry
JNS.org - A day after convicted Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti wrote a New York Times op-ed that omitted his crimes and terrorist organization membership and sparked scathing rebuke from the international community, the newspaper added a...
Israel’s Dairy Industry: An Untold ‘Start-Up’ Story
JNS.org - Self-driving cars. Drip irrigation. Missile defense. Milk? Amid all the buzz about Israel’s “start-up nation,” a lesser-known...
Israel’s David’s Sling Goes Online Amid Heightened Tensions in Israel
JNS.org - David’s Sling -- an anti-missile system -- became operational on Sunday, marking the completion...
Navigating High-Stakes Chess Between Israel, Russia and Syria
JNS.org - Just a single day had passed since Israel’s new ambassador to Russia, Gary Koren,...
AIPAC Policy Conference Adapts to the World of Trump
JNS.org - In recent years, AIPAC’s policy conferences have centered on hot-button issues such as the Iran...
Israeli Knesset Enters Recess Amid Questions on Government’s Stability
JNS.org - During the past two weeks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly sent signals...
Jewish Leaders Alarmed as Marine Le Pen Advances in French Presidential Election
JNS.org - Jewish leaders inside and outside France expressed alarm after far-right populist Marine Le Pen’s strong showing in the first round of the French presidential...
Iranian President Rouhani Faces Stiff Opposition in Upcoming Elections, as Islamic Republic Poised for Shake-Up
JNS.org -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani faces several serious challengers in his bid for re-election, with one regional expert explaining that the republic may be poised...
Lost And Not Found: The Unknown Fate of Jews’ Everyday Possessions Looted by the Nazis
JNS.org - At an antiques flea market in Berlin, one stand has two Hanukkah menorahs for sale. The husky, white-haired merchant wearing a Soviet hammer-and-sickle pin said one of...
New York Times Amends Palestinian Terrorist Barghouti’s Op-Ed Amid Outcry
JNS.org - A day after convicted Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti wrote a New York Times op-ed that omitted his crimes and terrorist organization membership and sparked...
Israel’s Dairy Industry: An Untold ‘Start-Up’ Story
JNS.org - Self-driving cars. Drip irrigation. Missile defense. Milk? Amid all the buzz about Israel’s “start-up nation,” a lesser-known success story is the high-tech and hyper-efficient Israeli dairy industry. Surprised? Don’t...
Israel’s David’s Sling Goes Online Amid Heightened Tensions in Israel
JNS.org - David’s Sling -- an anti-missile system -- became operational on Sunday, marking the completion of Israel’s three-tiered air defense arsenal. David’s Sling, also known as...
Navigating High-Stakes Chess Between Israel, Russia and Syria
JNS.org - Just a single day had passed since Israel’s new ambassador to Russia, Gary Koren, presented his credentials to President Vladimir Putin before Koren was called...
AIPAC Policy Conference Adapts to the World of Trump
JNS.org - In recent years, AIPAC’s policy conferences have centered on hot-button issues such as the Iran nuclear deal, tension between the Obama administration and Israel, Prime...
Israeli Knesset Enters Recess Amid Questions on Government’s Stability
JNS.org - During the past two weeks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly sent signals that he might disband the current Likud-led government and call for...
Amid Political Turmoil at Home, Netanyahu Forges Ahead on Asia Pivot
JNS.org - As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced ongoing turmoil within his governing coalition and criminal investigations back home, he continued his pivot to Asia by...
As Recreational Use Clears Hurdle, Medical Cannabis Rides High in Israel
JNS.org - Beyond the scent of cannabis drifting through the venue, there was an extra buzz in the air this year at Israel’s third annual CannaTech --...
‘Jesus’s Tomb’ Shrine Unveiled After Painstaking Restoration Efforts in Jerusalem
JNS.org - After several months of meticulous restoration work, the shrine that surrounds what is purported to be the tomb of Jesus Christ has been unveiled...
Hezbollah Uses Terror Recruitment to Threaten Israel
JNS.org - When it comes to the threat posed by Hezbollah, Israelis often worry about rocket attacks or other conventional arms. But the Lebanese Shia terrorist organization...
BDS Movement Suffers Setbacks in Israel and Around the World
JNS.org - Last week, Israel's Knesset passed landmark legislation attacking the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. The new law represents just one of several recent setbacks...
