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- A synagogue and Jewish-owned shops damaged in French riots October 18, 2026The destruction was part of nationwide riots over the rising cost of living. -- The post A synagogue and Jewish-owned shops damaged in French riots appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Ilan Bloom
- How much will Trump’s endorsement help Netanyahu? October 18, 2026"This is the first time ever that the president, at least publicly, endorses a candidate in Israel’s election." -- The post How much will Trump’s endorsement help Netanyahu? appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Ruth Eglash
- Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections, citing Iranian threat October 18, 2026Trump's social media post comes nine days before Israelis head to the polls to elect a prime minister and parliament. -- The post Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections, citing Iranian threat appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Tovah Lazaroff
- Israeli think tank: Israel’s policies are making life harder for Jews abroad October 18, 2026Jewish leaders told researchers that the conflict is fueling antisemitism, dividing their communities and weakening their ability to advocate for Israel. -- The post Israeli think tank: Israel’s policies are making life harder for Jews abroad appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Silow-Carroll
- 2026 Israeli elections: What you need to know October 18, 2026How is the prime minister determined? That and other burning questions answered. -- The post 2026 Israeli elections: What you need to know appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.JTA Staff
- In Pittsburgh, a campus antisemitism report’s authors didn’t speak with Jewish students October 17, 2026Pitt’s antisemitism working group pushed recommendations without talking to Jews on campus. Does it matter? -- The post In Pittsburgh, a campus antisemitism report’s authors didn’t speak with Jewish students appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Lapin
- Jewish Democrats launch ad blitz blasting Young Republicans for praising Hitler October 16, 2026The campaign targets young voters in battleground states and districts nationwide. -- The post Jewish Democrats launch ad blitz blasting Young Republicans for praising Hitler appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Sharon Udasin
- Huckabee calls settler attack on Washington Post photographer a ‘despicable act of terror’ October 16, 2026Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's equivocation in addressing the attack, Israeli President Isaac Herzog issues condemnation -- The post Huckabee calls settler attack on Washington Post photographer a ‘despicable act of terror’ appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Tomer Almagor
- As US business ties to Israel are scrutinized, this Michigan group hopes to strengthen them nationwide October 16, 2026The U.S.-Israel Innovation Exchange has Israel’s backing — and its organizers are attracting protests. -- The post As US business ties to Israel are scrutinized, this Michigan group hopes to strengthen them nationwide appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Lapin
- GOP incumbent Lawler and Democratic challenger Conley compete for Jewish vote in NY-17 October 16, 2026Two candidates with similar positions on U.S. military aid to Israel try to distinguish themselves in a Lower Hudson Valley district where one in five residents are Jewish. -- The post GOP incumbent Lawler and Democratic challenger Conley compete for Jewish vote in NY-17 appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Gabe Kahn