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Israeli 'Kessim' or religious leaders of the Ethiopian Jewish community lead the prayers during the Sigd holiday marking the desire to "return to Jerusalem", as they celebrate from a hilltop in the holy city, on November 27, 2019. GALI TIBBON/AFP via Getty Images.

Ethiopian Jews Celebrate Sigd

Last week, thousands gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate.

Israelis demonstrate in Tel Aviv to support the case of Naama Issachar. JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images

Bargaining Chips

Can Israel, Russia and the U.S. come to an agreement to free Naama Issachar?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks after being tasked by President Reuven Rivlin (R) with forming a new government, during a press conference in Jerusalem on September 25, 2019. MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP/Getty Images

The Current State of Israel’s Elections

Who will be Prime Minister?