The enigma of Nikita Khrushchev: Unravelling the Soviet leader's views on Israel, Zionism

By 1953 and the death of Russian leader Joseph Stalin, Nikita Khrushchev had experienced a remarkable rise from the industrial provinces of eastern Ukraine, through the Russian Civil War and the Communist Party, to leader of the Ukrainian Party, World War …

As Israel drops bombs on the occupied West Bank, some fear it will become a new Gaza

Once rare, Israel's use of airstrikes in the occupied West Bank has soared since Oct. 7, 2023, stoking fears that it is deploying the military tactics there that it used in the Gaza Strip, some 60 miles away. “There wasn’t a time in the history of the …

Another Columbia anti-Israel protester arrested, 3rd ‘self-deports’, US feds say

NEW YORK — A Palestinian student protester at New York’s Columbia University has been arrested, and another whose visa was revoked “self-deported,” the US Department of Homeland Security said on Friday. The announcement came after federal agents on …

Hamas official tells Al Jazeera Israel demanded 11 living hostages for ceasefire continuation

Israel demanded Hamas return 11 live hostages, including American hostage Edan Alexander, as well as the remains of 16 captives in exchange for a continuation in the Gaza ceasefire, a Hamas official told Qatari-state media Al Jazeera on Friday. The source …

Israel Museum honors late Jerusalem artist Joseph Hirsch

Joseph Hirsch was clearly a complex man. What is equally plain is the incontrovertible fact that not only was he a uniquely gifted and incisive artist, but almost 30 years after his death he is still adulated by his students, many of whom are now …

Ninth annual Bach Festival kicks off throughout Israel

Bach is undoubtedly one of the most enduringly popular composers of the entire classical music canon.  The German composer’s oeuvre has been performed thousands of times all around the globe, and recorded umpteen times by many orchestras and solo artists …

How does Israel’s detention campaign work?

Israel demands 11 living hostages in exchange for ceasefire, Hamas official tells Al Jazeera

Israel demanded Hamas return 11 live hostages, including American hostage Edan Alexander, as well as the remains of 16 captives in exchange for a continuation in the Gaza ceasefire, Qatari-state media Al Jazeera reported, citing a Hamas source. The …

Can Jews support Trump’s pro-Israel policies while criticizing his US record?

US President Donald Trump’s relationship with the Jewish community, Israel, and America is complex and multifaceted. His actions have certainly had an undeniable impact on the political and geopolitical landscapes, especially in relation to Israel. However …

Hamas Says It Will Only Release US-Israeli Captive If ‘Israel’ Implements Ceasefire Deal

Hamas says it would only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other captives if the Israeli occupation implements the existing ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, calling it an “exceptional deal” aimed at getting the truce back on track. A …