Israel has been slow to admit Ethiopians whose ancestors converted to Christianity, not seeing them as fully Jewish even if they practice Judaism.
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Israel’s Coronavirus Lockdown Fuels Protests, Violence and Confusion
Last month, the country became the first to reimpose nationwide measures. But the decision has led to chaotic scenes and criticism of how its fragile coalition is handling the crisis.
Attack at German Synagogue During Sukkot Raises Anti-Semitism Fears
Almost exactly a year after a far-right extremist shocked Germany by attacking a synagogue during Yom Kippur, another assault targets a synagogue in Hamburg.
Meron Benvenisti Dies at 86; Urged One State for Jews and Palestinians
As a political scientist, columnist and ‘the last Zionist,’ he argued against a separate Palestinian state, saying the growth of West Bank settlements had precluded it.
At Trial, Jewish Victims of 2015 Paris Attack Ask: Why the Hatred?
Four people were killed by a hostage-taker at a kosher supermarket that year. Families and survivors who testified this past week said his callous anti-Semitism was still hard to process.
Trump Seeks to Turn Israeli-Arab Accords Into Campaign Gains
President Trump’s re-election campaign lost no time turning a White House ceremony into a television ad, as it targets Jewish and evangelical voters.
On Ukraine’s Border, the Coronavirus Ends a Hasidic Pilgrimage
After days of pleading to enter Ukraine despite virus travel restrictions, some pilgrims sang the country’s national anthem, to no avail. Most turned back on Friday.
Israel Prepares to Celebrate Rosh Hashana Under Lockdown
As the pandemic in the country worsens, officials warn that new restrictions might not be enough to cut infection rates significantly. Many people question the logic and motives behind the rules.
Jewish Students Aid Owners of Kebab Shop Hit in Synagogue Attack
The Jewish Student Union in Germany hopes its campaign will help wipe away the stigma of the Yom Kippur attack and send a wider message of solidarity.
In Arab States’ Embrace, Israelis See a Reshaped Mideast
Normalized ties with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain raise hopes in Israel that it is finally gaining acceptance in its volatile neighborhood.