Jerusalem Church Tax Dispute May Reach Beyond Finances

Jerusalem Church Tax Dispute May Reach Beyond Finances

  For the first time since Israel’s founding, the Jerusalem Municipality is seeking to collect property taxes from major Christian churches in the city. Observers say the implications may go much deeper than a simple tax dispute. This summer, Shomrim, an...
U.S. Views of Israel and Netanyahu Have Soured

U.S. Views of Israel and Netanyahu Have Soured

The average U.S. view of Israel and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has soured significantly since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks and Israel’s subsequent war in Gaza. In 2022, 55% of respondents held a favorable view of Israel, according to a recent Pew...