Recognition of Palestinian statehood at the UN is not just a failure of diplomacy; Israel becomes first nation to deploy ‘historic’ laser defense system; Prayer on Temple Mount honors slain US activist Charlie Kirk

 

Morning Syndicate   Thursday, September 18, 2025

from the jerusalem bureau chief     Alex Traiman   Recognition of Palestinian statehood at the UN is not just a failure of diplomacy         Israel becomes first nation to deploy ‘historic’ laser defense system   The Iron Beam high-power laser system can track and destroy rockets, mortars, aircraft, and UAVs at a fraction of the cost of defensive missiles.   JNS Staff       90% of Gaza Envelope evacuees have returned home post-Oct. 7   Over 2,500 new residents moved to the Western Negev since Oct. 7, primarily to the city of Sderot.         Prayer on Temple Mount honors slain US activist Charlie Kirk   Former Knesset member Rabbi Yehudah Glick led the prayer.             Anti-Israel bias is everywhere.   Help us share the facts.     Donate now             OPinion             Opinion     Fiamma Nirenstein   Something is rotten in the states of Europe   Make no mistake: this is incitement. The call to strike Jews is clear. We stand on the brink of new pogroms.       Ayoob Kara How the US is redrawing the geopolitics of the South Caucasus         Daniel S. Mariaschin Now on screen, a little-known story of resilience         Features       ‘Kosher Barbie’: Winning over hearts and minds in NYC   “This is a responsibility for me to influence others and inspire them to embrace who they are. It has given me the opportunity to bring attention to issues close to my heart."   Amelie Botbol         Two years into war, Masorti prayers for Rosh Hashanah reflect complex reality   The Conservative Judaism movement in Israel invited both clergy and lay people to write prayers in a compilation titled, 'Rejoice with Trembling.'   Linda Gradstein             latest news         Halifax man charged in synagogue hate vandalism   JNS Staff       Netanyahu: Israel ties to Charlie Kirk murder a ‘monstrous lie’   JNS Staff       Syrian president says Israel security talks may yield deal soon   JNS Staff       IDF kills senior Hezbollah weapons dealer in Lebanon   JNS Staff       UNRWA let Hamas to control its schools, report claims   JNS Staff       Montreal attacker of Jewish man ruled not criminally liable   Canaan Lidor       ‘Radio-Canada’ apologizes, suspends reporter over antisemitic remarks   JNS Staff       British MPs denied entry to Israel

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