A Surprising Number of Latin Americans Have Jewish Roots, Study Finds
Even researchers could hardly believe the findings: 23% of Latin America's urban population could be descendants of Conversos – Spanish Jews forced to convert to Christianity
Breaking:
- Canadian detained in China has been released (Reuters)
- Yemen's Houthis start redeployment in Hodeidah as part of UN deal (Reuters)
- Earthquake of 6.9 strikes off Philippines, tsunami waves possible (Reuters)
- Israeli army strikes Hamas target after rocket launched from Gaza Strip (Haaretz)
- U.S. commanders recommend letting Kurdish fighters in Syria keep U.S. supplied weapons (Reuters)
A look back at 2018
From Khashoggi to Syria: This Year's Top Mideast Stories
Editor's Picks: Archaeological Wonders of 2018
The 11 Books I Wish I'd Read in 2018
10 Jewish Faces Who Made Waves in 2018
9 Low Points in Israel-Jewish Diaspora Relations
The Most Tremendous Tweets of 2018
Top Biblical Archaeology Stories of 2018
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Through the Lens in 2018
A Year of Unprecedented Violence Against Journalists
Must Reads
Haaretz Editorial
Netanyahu, Don’t Threaten
A prime minister committed to the general welfare and not to his personal good would step down from his position at the completion of a police investigation that finds evidence ...
Israel
Haaretz Magazine
U.S. News
U.S. Pullout From Syria: How Trump Changed and Shocked the Middle East in One Phone Call
Trump's decision, announced on a phone call with Turkey's president, stunned Ankara and left it scrambling
Middle East
Four Killed in Tourist Bus Explosion in Egypt's Giza
Authorities said three Vietnamese and an Egyptian guide were killed, 12 other wounded after improvised device exploded
Jewish World
Holocaust Memorial for Greek Jews Sent to Auschwitz Vandalized
The memorial in West Macedonia was covered with black spray-paint , the local state-run news agency reported
Culture & Life
Tel Aviv Theater Removes Rape Scene From 'Saturday Night Fever' Musical
The Cameri theater said they would revise the scene after female audience members said that it was presented with a lack of sensitivity
