Ron KampeasWASHINGTON (JTA) — President Obama said the United States was trying to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in part because it could help “reshape attitudes” that foster extremism...[Link]
Marcy OsterA haredi Orthodox family who crossed into Jordan with plans to join an extremist cult in Canada was returned to Israel and held for questioning. ...[Link]
mbrodskyFor the Internet to sustain its openness, all responsible parties must commit to guarding against the use of online hate mongering, writes the director of anti-Semitism monitoring for Israel. ...[Link]
Marcy OsterA Knesset committee advanced a bill requiring 18-year-old haredi Orthodox men and women to register for military service, with a deferral of up to three years. ...[Link]
gsheflerIsrael and Hamas violated international humanitarian law during their round of violence in November, Amnesty International said in its annual report. ...[Link]