Washington

Protests at US Capitol for ceasefire in Gaza leads to dozens arrested

Capitol Police said that the protesters went through a security check at the entrance to the building, but when the protest began, they were arrested immediately.

20/12/2023

Man arrested for shouting 'gas the Jews' outside DC synagogue

The incident is being investigated as a hate or bias-motivated crime.

Republicans have failed to govern in the House - opinion

Republicans ran last year promising to show voters they could govern. But once they got the chance, they proved they weren’t up to the job. Maybe not even interested.

The failure of US Jewish leadership - opinion

Could anything not have been done to prevent the startling rise of antisemitism? Could the scary situation on American college campuses not have been averted?

Power elite of Washington unite in mission to free Gaza hostages

After visiting the gravesite of the Chabad Rebbe, hostage families traveled to Washington where they inspired an army of legislators to fight on their behalf.

The Washington rally was historic in its show of unapologetic support for Israel - editorial

This rally was a full-throated demonstration in support of Israel. No ifs, no buts, no apologies.

'Thank you for fighting for Israel' - Jerusalem Post celebrates rally in DC

The Jerusalem Post salutes its strategic partner, the Jewish Federations of North America, for mobilizing some 290,000 American Jews and Israel allies.

Sponsored 15/11/2023

'Thank you for a historic event' - Jerusalem Post front page celebrates March for Israel in DC

Taglit-Birthright Israel ran the newspaper's front page to honor the 290,000 people who attended the event.

Bus driver boycott almost stops 900 Jews from attending DC Israel rally

One of the organizers of the event said on stage that “antisemitic bus drivers refused to drive participants to the rally.”

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
15/11/2023

March for Israel attendees say they delivered a powerful message

Dozens of people who spoke with the Jewish Telegraphic Agency mentioned their support for Israel when they described what they hoped to hear at the rally.

By BEN SALES/JTA , JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
15/11/2023
Subscribe for our daily newsletter
Subscribe for our daily newsletter

By subscribing I accept the terms of use and privacy policy