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Former US senator Jon Kyl, key author of Jerusalem Embassy Act, dies at 84

In addition to his work securing funding for the Arrow missile defense system, Kyl also fought against former US president Barack Obama’s recognition of a Palestinian state

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US Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) awaits Vice President Mike Pence before a mock swear-in ceremony on September 5, 2018 in Washington, DC.
The US Capitol exterior after the US House of Representatives approved legislation to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, September 1, 2026.

Republicans defend US House majority as 50 competitive races loom ahead of 2026 midterms

The outcome of the races could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats needed to reclaim control of the chamber from Republicans.

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Remnants of stone bridge pylons remain along Bright Angel Creek following a flash flood that destroyed the footbridge on August 29. The flooding caused significant damage to infrastructure throughout the canyon.

Flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park leaves one dead, over a dozen missing

"Additional thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are possible Sunday and Monday, which could result in additional flash flooding, debris flows, rockfall and changing trail and river conditions."

|ByESTHER DAVIS
In an aerial view, the home of Nancy Guthrie is shown on March 02, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.

Human remains found near Nancy Guthrie's home not related to investigation, sheriff department says

CNN reported that the sheriff's department had declined to comment about who found the remains, when they were located, and why the announcement had indicated that they were unrelated.

|ByTZVI JASPER, REUTERS

The Deni effect in Deni Avidija's NBA career - comment

Depending on his longevity, Avdija has a chance to become an unofficial ambassador for Israel, similar to the likes of Gal Gadot.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021ByGABRIEL TURNER
WASHINGTON WIZARDS forward Deni Avdija goes for a layup against the Toronto Raptors.

Arizona congressman uses Attack on Titan intro to attack Democrats

A video parodying the introduction of Attack on Titan, with photographs of Republicans and Democrats photoshopped onto the military fighters and titans, was shared on Sunday by Rep. Paul Gosar.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona speaks during a panel discussion at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US. February 27, 2021.

New York pension fund joins exit from Unilever over Israel restrictions

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said a review found the company and its subsidiary "engaged in BDS activities."

OCTOBER 29, 2021ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
aA refrigerator bearing the Ben & Jerry's logo is seen at a food store in the Jewish settlement of Efrat July 20, 2021.

Ben & Jerry's decision was not a boycott of Israel - founders

Jerry Greenfield and Ben Cohen, the founders of Ben & Jerry's said they do not see Unilever's decision as an antisemitic boycott.

OCTOBER 11, 2021BySHIRA HANAU/JTA
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, who founded Ben & Jerry's in 1978, spoke about the company's decision to stop selling ice cream in the West Bank in an interview with Axios released Sunday.

Arizona divests from Ben & Jerry's over its 'antisemitic' Israel boycott

Arizona is the first state to totally divest from Ben & Jerry's after the ice cream giant announced that it plans to end its contract with its Israeli franchise as of December 2022.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Ben and Jerry's cookies and cream cones

Arizona 8th state to launch review into possible Ben & Jerry’s sanctions

Following Ben & Jerry's boycott of West Bank settlements, eight states are known to have triggered similar reviews that could result in divesting from Ben & Jerry’s and Unilever.

AUGUST 17, 2021ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA
Ice cream on the line at the Ben & Jerry's factory

Arizona's Holocaust education does not protect Jews - opinion

If antisemitism can happen in our legislature, it can happen in the classroom.

JULY 11, 2021ByPAUL BOYER
ONE OF MORE than 170 Jewish headstones lies toppled following an attack on Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery in University City, a suburb of St Louis, Missouri, in 2017.

Israeli, Native American partnership brings clean water to Navajo Nation

An estimated 10,000 families across Navajo Nation lack access to running water, and Israeli company Watergen aims to change this.

JULY 8, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Climate change is drying the lifeblood of Navajo ranchers as their lands become desert

Arizona passes Holocaust education bill after controversial debate

After a rollercoaster ride in the State Legislature — including a debate over the definition of antisemitism — the bill is now headed to Gov. Doug Ducey’s office.

JULY 7, 2021ByNICOLE RAZ/JTA
Arizona State Highway welcome sign

Arizona approves: Questioning Israel's right to exist is antisemitic

A legislation approved in Arizona says that schools now have to teach that it is antisemitic to say that Israel does not have a right to exist.

JULY 4, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A rally in support of Israel in Boston's historic Copley Square organized by the Israeli American Council, May 12, 2021. The IAC was part of a coordinated push opposing legislation in neighboring Cambridge to end city contracts with businesses that work in Israel.