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Waites Challenges Alexander for Fulton County Superior Court Clerk
The Political Landscape Heats Up in Fulton County Amidst Trump Georgia Election Case
April 19, 2024, 11:24 am
Waites Challenges Alexander for Fulton County Superior Court Clerk
The Political Landscape Heats Up in Fulton County Amidst Trump Georgia Election Case
Ron De Santis, Nikki Haley and Donald Trump // Photos by Getty Images/Background by Samuel Branch on Unsplash/JTA
January 19, 2024, 11:19 am
Who Are the Jews Advising Trump, Haley, and DeSantis?
JTA interviewed several Jewish advisors who are playing important roles on the campaign trail.
By Ron Kampeas / JTA
“In order to get back to the idea of dividing the land, of negotiating peace or talking to the Palestinians, etc., one has to deal first and foremost with the emotional trauma that we are going through and the need and demand for full sense of security for all people,” said Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
December 27, 2023, 10:49 am
U.S. Plans for Two-State Solution Appear Stymied
November IDI survey shows Israelis split on the formula.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Protesters outside the Israeli consulate in New York City, Sept. 22. // Photo Credit: UnXeptable/JTA
September 27, 2023, 11:28 am
Netanyahu Attracts Attention on Both U.S. Coasts
During his trip, he was followed by Israeli ex-pats protesting his policies back home.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
“It’s not just legitimate to protest, it’s part of our obligation,” said Meirav Mayer who, along with husband Amit, will fly to New York to protest against Benjamin Netanyahu and his government’s agenda.
September 13, 2023, 10:49 am
Israeli Ex-Pats Plan to Protest Netanyahu at U.N.
Some Atlantans will fly to New York to join thousands of other Israelis.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Surveys indicate that both Israelis and Americans have negative opinions of Netanyahu.
August 30, 2023, 10:42 am
Studies Address Americans’ Views of Israeli Gov’t
Surveys also indicate that both Israelis and Americans have negative opinions of Netanyahu.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Eti Lazarian attended protests both for and against the judicial overhaul. “On both sides, people feel like it’s the end of the world. I love this country but to live here is a different thing.”
August 9, 2023, 1:37 pm
Judicial Overhaul Legislation is Dividing Israelis
Worried about the country’s economic future, more Israelis are emigrating.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
A protester stands in front of a police water cannon being used to disperse demonstrators blocking a road during a protest against moves by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Jerusalem, July 24, 2023. (AP/Ariel Schalit)
July 26, 2023, 10:29 am
Chasm in Israel Widens
Hundreds of thousands of protesters, including military reservists, bring country to standstill.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
“I think if the overhaul and Law of Return proposals are voted into law, I fear the consequences,” said Temple Sinai Senior Rabbi Ron Segal, who participated in the World Zionist Congress vote on several resolutions.
June 14, 2023, 2:00 pm
World Zionist Congress Votes Against Judicial Overhaul
The electronic vote was held in May after its inability to vote in Israel in April.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Vice President Mike Pence makes remarks at the Fifth World Holocaust Forum for the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau at the Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. (HUM Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
June 8, 2023, 12:02 pm
Mike Pence and the Jews
It's important to review the former Vice President's relationship with the Jewish community as he embarks on a presidential bid.
By Ron Kampeas / JTA
The Tel Aviv skyline (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
April 12, 2023, 12:09 pm
Change in Israel’s Law of Return is Proposed Again
The bill would disallow grandchildren of Jews to immigrate.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
March 29, 2023, 11:54 am
Why Doesn’t Israel Have a Constitution?
The current crisis could have been avoided if the country had adopted one.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said, “The democratic foundations of Israel, including the justice system, and human rights and freedoms are sacred, and we must protect them, and the values expressed in the Declaration of Independence.”
March 15, 2023, 12:16 pm
Webinars Proliferate as Israelis Protest Weekly
High-tech community takes aim at government’s legislation.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich // Photo Courtesy of Yonatan Sindel
March 3, 2023, 2:28 pm
Israel Bonds Not Commenting on Israeli Minister
Atlantan's statement steers clear of call by upcoming speaker that Palestinian village be "wiped out."
By Dave Schechter
White House signing ceremony March 26, 1979 // Photo Courtesy of Carter Center
February 26, 2023, 11:10 am
Jimmy Carter’s Jewish Legacy
The 39th president of the United States has received both praise and reproach from the Atlanta Jewish community.
By Dave Schechter
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