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Confessions of a Peace Activist

By Donna Jacobs-Sife Like most of us, October 7 changed me. Prior to that day, I facilitated countless dialogue groups and...

Focus turns to lasting peace as ceasefire deal hailed

A ceasefire in the Middle East is a welcome breakthrough, Australia's prime minister says, but the next steps to...

Jewish and pro-Israel groups welcome Israel-Bahrain normalization agreement

American Sephardi Federation executive director Jason Guberman noted that the Emirati and Bahraini normalization deals with Israel exemplify “a new era, but one rooted in history.”

Penalty shootouts…writes Michael Kuttner

In the final rounds of the FIFA world cup, results must be decisive.

A peace of paper is not enough

In 2018, we will mark 40 years since the 1978 Camp David accords that paved the way for peace between Egypt and Israel...writes Rabbi Dr Danny Schiff.

Israeli-Palestinian peace hopes – the latest poll

58% of Palestinians believe that Israel wants to extend its borders - 37% of Israelis believe the Palestinians want to conquer Israel.

Prime Minister: Don’t Take Diaspora Jews for Granted…writes Isi Leibler

Under the leadership of the indefatigable Malcolm Hoenlein, the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, a unique umbrella organization, is gathering in Jerusalem this week.

Palestine – Pantomime and Paradox…writes David Singer

Any cynicism or disbelief that Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu was seriously interested in trying to reach a two-state solution with the PLO was dispelled this week with the revelation that Netanyahu last year offered to free 50 long term Palestinian security prisoners sentenced before the Oslo Accords were signed in 1993 - in a vain bid to entice Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas back to the negotiating table.