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SPECIAL WEBINAR BRIEFING: Israel at war

JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman discusses the latest events in Israel.

(Oct. 8, 2023 / JNS)

What exactly happened in Israel with the unprecedented Hamas attacks on Oct. 7—a Shabbat morning and Jewish holiday—including a massive barrage of thousands of rockets, an infiltration across the border with the Gaza Strip, and the taking of civilian and military hostages?

What’s happening now? What is at stake?

Find out the latest news with JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman.

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