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Philissa Cramer

Philissa Cramer

Philissa Cramer is editor in chief of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

People gather at Hostage Square
Posted inIsrael

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis join largest recent protest on behalf of Gaza hostages

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer August 18, 2025August 18, 2025
Laura Loomer and Vivek
Posted inU.S.

U.S. suspends Gaza visas for children’s medical care following criticism from Trump ally

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer August 18, 2025August 18, 2025
An aerial view of Gaza City
Posted inIsrael

Israel approves plan to take over Gaza City, setting Oct. 7 deadline for civilians to leave

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer August 8, 2025August 8, 2025
Graffiti reads 'Death to the IDF'
Posted inU.S.

Hate crime inquiry open after ‘Death to the IDF’ graffiti and arson outside St. Louis soldier’s family home

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer August 6, 2025August 6, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Posted inIsrael

Netanyahu reportedly plans to occupy Gaza, in a move opposed by IDF brass and most Israelis

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer August 5, 2025August 5, 2025
A sign calling attention to the hostages' plight in Tel Aviv
Posted inIsrael

New videos of Israeli hostages in Gaza heighten fears of their starvation

Philissa Cramer by Grace Gilson and Philissa Cramer August 4, 2025August 4, 2025
New York Times cover showing emaciated child
Posted inNews

NY Times front-page image of emaciated Gaza toddler sparks backlash, then an editors’ note

Philissa Cramer by Grace Gilson and Philissa Cramer July 31, 2025July 31, 2025
Donald Trump
Posted inIsrael

Trump says U.S. will distribute food in Gaza, citing ‘real starvation’

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer July 29, 2025July 29, 2025
Humanitarian aid is dropped in Gaza
Posted inIsrael

Israel announces daily ‘humanitarian pauses’ to allow Gaza aid distribution amid global outcry

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer July 28, 2025July 28, 2025
Tom Lehrer black and white photo in a San Francisco nightclub
Posted inMusic

Tom Lehrer, satirical Jewish songwriter and Santa Cruz stalwart, dies at 97

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer July 28, 2025July 29, 2025

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