Trump calls on Israeli President Herzog to pardon Netanyahu

Trump: Herzog should be ashamed for not pardoning Netanyahu

President Donald Trump sharply criticized Israeli President Isaac Herzog, claiming he is refusing to grant a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu despite having the authority to do so. Herzog: "Israel is a sovereign state governed by the rule of law."

Most US Jews feel close to Israel but shy away from the Zionist label

Most US Jews feel close to Israel but shy away from the Zionist label

New survey by the umbrella organization of Jewish federations in North America paints a complex picture. 71% report an emotional connection to Israel and 60% say the country strengthens their Jewish pride, but 69% say it is sometimes hard to support the Israeli government. JFNA executive: “The decline in identification does not signal distancing from Israel’s existence”