We also want to caution that diplomacy doesn't end with the signing of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, said a member of J Street.

There is a sense of optimism among members of the Palestinian community in New Jersey that a peace settlement will begin this weekend, despite delays to the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

The losses suffered in the Palestinian American community have been immense. They felt the ceasefire should have happened sooner.

The lawmakers emphasized that U.S. airlines’ suspended flights have given El Al ‘a monopoly on direct flights’ creating ‘burdensome price increases for our constituents’

“This policy change creates insurmountable bureaucratic hurdles for volunteer organizations like ours,” Adi Vaxman, head of Operation Israel, a New Jersey-based charity that has provided ...

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage deal, potentially ending the conflict between the two after 15 devastating months; below are

Edan Alexander was seen on video in November and his parents were both pleased to see him alive, but saddened to see him as a captive.

The tentative deal stirred hope for Israeli and American hostages, but deep suspicion about bartering with Hamas after the Oct. 7 terror attack.

Fewer than 100 of those kidnapped are believed to still be alive, according to Israeli officials. Edan Alexander's status has not been publicly confirmed, though Hamas did release a video in early December in which he pleaded for Israel to negotiate a deal.

A New Jersey family is patiently waiting for their son, Edan Alexander, to return home as Israel and Hamas get closer to signing a ceasefire deal. Israel has agreed to pull

People on both sides said they know everything can't be solved overnight, but they continue to pray for peace in Israel and Gaza.