Lessons from America’s first Jews As we celebrate our nation’s 249th year, I can’t help but wonder what America’s early Jews could teach us about resilience and healing. Jan Lee June 29, 2025
Can Israel’s 77th Independence Day help Americans celebrate the 250th together? Standing still for sirens represents a remarkable ability to mute partisanship and act in concert. Gil Troy April 28, 2025
Pew: Percentage of US adults who see Israel unfavorably doubled in past year About one-third of respondents told pollsters they have confidence in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. JNS Staff April 11, 2025
Trump’s tariff crusade is rooted in an idea about justice Israel is something of an innocent bystander in the looming global trade war. But even if there are reasons to doubt the administration’s judgment, its ultimate goal is correct. Jonathan S. Tobin April 9, 2025
Young Americans continue to have mixed views about Hamas and Israel, per poll Nearly half of 18- to 24-year-olds say they support Hamas; their responses are less out of line with other age cohorts when asked what should be done about the terror group. April 2, 2025
Israeli ambassador to US: Americans stand with Israel In one of his final speeches as ambassador, Michael Herzog cited the “unprecedented political and diplomatic support” for Israel from both sides of the aisle. JNS Staff Jan. 5, 2025
‘Devastated, outraged,’ Biden says of learning Omer Neutra’s death "Omer was barbarically murdered by Hamas in the Oct. 7 attacks," stated New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. "We pray that his body can be returned to his family, who have been speaking out for him and all hostages since that horrific day." Dec. 2, 2024
US State Department urges American citizens to leave Lebanon immediately The American government is offering plane flights and emergency passports. Oct. 14, 2024
US State Department processes flights out of Lebanon for American citizens More than 1,000 U.S. citizens, their family members and permanent residents have fled the country on U.S.-organized flights since late September. Oct. 9, 2024
