International Court of Justice rules that some allegations of Israel committing genocide are ‘plausible’

((JEWISH REVIEW)) — The International Court of Justice ruled that South Africa’s claims that Palestinians are at risk of genocide, and that they merit protection, are “plausible.” But the court stopped short of ordering a stop to the fighting. “In the court’s view, the aforementioned facts and circumstances are sufficient to conclude that at least […]

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American Israeli Tal Mitnick sentenced to 30 more days for refusing Israeli army service

((JEWISH REVIEW)) — Tal Mitnick, an 18-year-old dual American-Israeli citizen, is beginning his second 30-day sentence for refusing to be conscripted into the Israeli army. Mitnick had long planned to refuse to serve, citing Israel’s treatment of Palestinians under occupation. His determination was bolstered by the devastation caused by the Israel-Hamas war, launched on Oct. […]

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For war-related rehab, leading Israeli hospital uses innovative simulation system and unique tools

Even before the smoke began to clear from Hamas’s deadly Oct. 7 attack, Israeli healthcare professionals realized they were facing a series of unprecedented challenges. Not only would wounded civilians and soldiers require treatment, but the entire nation was traumatized, including caregivers. “By the afternoon of October 7, we knew this was a huge event […]

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Eylon Levy, Israel’s savvy English-language spokesman, is earning admirers — and reportedly one very significant enemy

((JEWISH REVIEW)) — Roughly twice as many people have viewed a single instance of Eylon Levy raising his eyebrows as there are citizens of the country he was defending when he did it. “Does Israel not think that Palestinian lives are valued as highly as Israeli lives?” Sky News journalist Kay Burley asked Levy, a […]

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24 IDF soldiers killed in Israel’s deadliest day since Oct. 7, amid mounting debate over whether war can be won

((JEWISH REVIEW)) — Twenty-four Israeli soldiers were killed in the Gaza Strip in two separate incidents on Monday, marking the deadliest day for Israel since the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7. In one incident, 19 reservists were killed when Hamas gunmen fired a rocket-propelled grenade at two buildings, resulting in their collapse. Another rocket-propelled grenade […]

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Maccabi Haifa to play Belgian soccer club in front of empty stadium due to safety concerns amid Israel-Hamas war

((JEWISH REVIEW)) — In recent weeks, Jewish and Israeli teams and players have faced expulsion and demotion in connection with the Israel-Hamas war. So it was hardly surprising when the mayor of a Belgian city announced that safety concerns over the war would impact an upcoming soccer match between the Israeli club Maccabi Haifa and […]

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As Kfir Bibas turns 1 in captivity, supporters from Tel Aviv to Davos mark ‘the saddest birthday in the world’

TEL AVIV ((JEWISH REVIEW)) — Three weeks after her cousin was abducted and taken to Gaza along with her family, Yifar Zailer said she knew one thing for sure: “I don’t want to be here in two months, celebrating Kfir’s first birthday.” And yet that’s exactly what Zailer did on Thursday, returning to Hostages Square in […]

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