The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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Palestinian Authority arrests suspect in 1982 attack on Paris Jewish restaurant

The arrest comes as France leads a charge to recognize a Palestinian state at next week's United Nations General Assembly. -- The post Palestinian Authority arrests suspect in 1982 attack Learn more

Netanyahu says Israel did not kill Charlie Kirk, rejecting an idea circulating on the far right

Among those engaging with the idea is Tucker Carlson, who is speaking at Kirk's official memorial. -- The post Netanyahu says Israel did not kill Charlie Kirk, rejecting an idea Learn more

Zohran Mamdani didn’t go to bat for Democrats over Israel. Now some are withholding their backing from him for the same reason.

AOC and others have argued that all Democrats should fall in line behind the party's nominee for mayor of New York City. -- The post Zohran Mamdani didn’t go to Learn more

As Mamdani vows to arrest Netanyahu, Eric Adams prepares to meet Israeli PM in New York

Plus, the Jewish chair of the State Democratic Party won't endorse Mamdani -- The post As Mamdani vows to arrest Netanyahu, Eric Adams prepares to meet Israeli PM in New Learn more

Hamas does not protect Gaza. Hamas exploits Gaza. Hamas enslaves Gaza. Israel is fighting for its life, its people and its future. The post Israel does not play the victim: Learn more

Pro-Palestinian vandals deface heritage sites in Melbourne and Athens

In Melbourne, demonstrators defaced the Hochgurtel Fountain; In Athens, protesters unfurled massive anti-Israel banners on the cliffs of the Acropolis. The post Pro-Palestinian vandals deface heritage sites in Melbourne and Learn more

“Hamas proves time and again that it has no interest in the well-being of the residents of the Gaza Strip,” Maj. Gen. Ghasan Alyan posted on X. The post COGAT Learn more

“My story does not end with survival; it continues with service,” he told the FIDF Gala in New York. The post Freed Hamas hostage Edan Alexander vows to return to Learn more

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