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An older man in a suit speaks with an American flag behind him

Trump Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff draws on personal tragedy to push for the release of Israeli hostages

by Jacob Kornbluh January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Donald Trump takes the presidential oath of office, Jan. 20, 2025 (Screenshot)

Inauguration 2025: ‘My proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker,’ Trump says

by Jacob Kornbluh January 20, 2025January 20, 2025

Rabbi Ari Berman delivers a benediction at Donald Trump's presidential inauguration, Jan. 20, 2025 (Screenshot)

Inauguration 2025: Rabbi Ari Berman gives benediction saying Trump ‘acutely feels’ hostage families’ pain

by Jacob Kornbluh January 20, 2025January 20, 2025

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American Jews skeptical of Trump’s ability to combat antisemitism, new survey shows

by Jacob Kornbluh January 7, 2025January 7, 2025

President Joe Biden speaks at his final White House Hanukkah party, Dec. 16, 2024. (Screenshot)

‘We can never lose hope’: Biden’s message to Jewish community at his final White House Hanukkah party

by Jacob Kornbluh December 17, 2024December 17, 2024

A tall white man in a suit shakes hands with a short man with brown skin. An Iraqi flag hangs in the background.

Trump promised peace in the Middle East. Will his 2020 plan be the blueprint?

by Jacob Kornbluh November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

The headquarters of the Treasury Department under a clear blue sky with an American flag waving overhead

Trump has vilified George Soros. He just picked the Jewish billionaire’s protege for Treasury Secretary.

by Jacob Kornbluh November 25, 2024November 25, 2024

Bernie Sanders, the Vermont senator who caucuses with Democrats, argues for increased oversight of assistance to Israel, in the U.S. Senate, Jan. 15, 2024. (Screenshot/JTA via PBS)

Why the Senate’s Israel vote matters, as Democrats divide on the Jewish state

by Jacob Kornbluh November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Scharf smiles in front of a sign that reads "Republican Jewish Coalition"

Will Scharf, co-founder of ‘Jews Against Soros,’ is Trump’s new White House staff secretary

by Jacob Kornbluh November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Gaetz smiles and pumps his fist in front a sign that says "Turning Point Action"

Trump AG nominee Matt Gaetz has left a trail of antisemitic comments

by Jacob Kornbluh November 14, 2024November 14, 2024