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Raz Hershko

Judoka Raz Hershko claims silver medal, Israel’s third in Paris

All three of Israel’s Paris medals — and nine of 16 all-time — have come in judo.

By Jacob Gurvis August 2, 2024 3:43 pm

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Silver medalist Inbar Lanir of Team Israel celebrates after the Women's Judo 78-kilogram medal ceremony. (Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Israeli judoka Inbar Lanir just medaled in Paris — and is going viral at home for her Oct. 7 selflessness

Alongside Lanir’s silver, Israeli judoka Peter Paltchik won bronze — weeks after his trainer’s son was killed in battle in Gaza.

August 1, 2024 6:31 pm

Beirut assassination

Israel is good at assassinating its enemies. Does it make a difference?

Israel has killed a lot of Hamas leaders before the assassination this week of Ismail Haniyeh.

August 1, 2024 3:08 pm

‘Wait for harsh punishment’ billboard goes up in Tehran as Khameini reportedly orders attack on Israel

By Philissa Cramer August 1, 2024 9:04 am

After the assassinations: Does Iran retaliate? Can Hamas fight on? And what about the hostages?

By Ron Kampeas July 31, 2024 6:01 pm

Noor ibrahim, Rena Ibrahim and Tulei Abu Jabal (left to right), cousins of one of the victims, at a memorial to those killed in the attack. (Deborah Danan)

In Majdal Shams, families mourn children killed in rocket attack — and feel the embrace of their Jewish neighbors

By Deborah Danan July 31, 2024 4:48 pm

7 winners and 6 losers in the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ political leader

By Philissa Cramer July 31, 2024 2:56 pm

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in Tehran, Hamas and Iran announce

By JTA Staff July 31, 2024 12:16 am

Soccer fans giving Nazi salute

French authorities investigating ‘Heil Hitler’ chants and Nazi salutes at Israel-Paraguay Olympic soccer match

By Jacob Gurvis July 30, 2024 4:15 pm

Right-wing Israelis stormed army bases. What happened, and why does it matter?

By Ron Kampeas and Philissa Cramer July 30, 2024 2:03 pm

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