Washington

Young Israeli-Americans return from battle to take up their next fight on Capitol Hill

Benaya Cherlow put himself at the forefront of the effort to do what he said his government has not: reach out to Democrats, without giving up. 

US Air Force soldier sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in DC

The protester was identified as Aaron Bushnell, 25, an Air Force service member. He is reported to have died from his wounds.

25/02/2024

US puts sanctions on Central Bank of Iran subsidiary, others

The sanctions represent Washington's latest efforts to punish Tehran, whose proxies in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and the Gaza Strip have attacked US and Israeli targets.

By REUTERS
14/02/2024

Knesset speaker projects unity during trip to US despite division, criticism

The Knesset Speaker's trip to the United States comes amongst division over the Israel-Gaza conflict, which remains at the forefront.

Police arrest Lyft driver who allegedly assaulted Chabad rabbi, now say it was possible hate crime

Police on Wednesday arrested Tireek Myrick, 32, in the Jan. 28 assault of Rabbi Menachem Shemtov, the Chabad rabbi at Georgetown University.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
03/02/2024

Protest outside Holocaust museum is 'antisemitic', CAM statement

"The protestors showed their true colors. This is antisemitism, plain and simple," Combat Antisemitism Movement CEO Sacha Roytman stated.

Lyft lets go of driver who allegedly assaulted a DC rabbi and Chabad scion

In an entry on the charging document marked “suspected hate crime,” the investigating officer checked “No.”

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
30/01/2024
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