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Trump’s counterterrorism director resigns over Iran, blasting ‘war manufactured by Israel’

Far-right figures praised Joe Kent’s resignation, but the White House and Jewish leaders largely criticized him. -- The post Trump’s counterterrorism director resigns over Iran, blasting ‘war manufactured by Israel’ Learn more

German antisemitism commissioner quits far‑left party over anti-Israel resolution

Andreas Büttner, of Brandenburg, was part of Die Linke for 11 years until this week. -- The post German antisemitism commissioner quits far‑left party over anti-Israel resolution appeared first on Learn more

Gaza looms over St. Patrick’s Day in NYC, as Mamdani praises Ireland’s pro-Palestinian president

Plus, Jewish teachers denounce a public school training led by a Muslim rights group that is strongly critical of Israel. -- The post Gaza looms over St. Patrick’s Day in Learn more

I’m tutoring my mom for her bat mitzvah. It’s a joy to learn and grow together.

A teen and his immigrant mother explore faith, heritage and the thrill of belonging. -- The post I’m tutoring my mom for her bat mitzvah. It’s a joy to learn Learn more

Yahya Abu Labda served as a commander in the terror organization's supply and logistics department. The post Israel eliminates Hamas logistics commander who supplied Oct. 7 weapons appeared first on Learn more

WATCH: “Axis of Truth” with political commentator Emily Schrader The post How Iran uses sports for propaganda and political control appeared first on JNS.org. Learn more

Among the targeted infrastructures were the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps headquarters responsible for repressing anti-regime protests. The post IAF strikes ‘foundations of Iranian terror regime’ across Tehran appeared first on Learn more

Eliminating Hezbollah’s bank: Bombing won’t be enough

Al Qard al-Hasan, Hezbollah's bank, has been struck before and recovered. Targeting those who provide cover for it is also necessary, analyst tells JNS. The post Eliminating Hezbollah’s bank: Bombing Learn more

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