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Separated after Oct. 7, an Israeli High School Basketball Team Reunites in NYC

“It was amazing,” the Israeli, a recent high school graduate, told the New York Jewish Week on Wednesday, after the Knicks’ (sad) loss. “It’s huge and a lot different than the experience when you watch games in Israel. It’s a big show and the culture and the history of the stadium is amazing.”

60 Jewish Groups, From Left to Right, Back Bill Creating National Coordinator to Fight Antisemitism

The joint effort is an expression of American Jewish political solidarity not seen in years. Groups that signed a letter supporting the bill range from J Street on the left to the Zionist Organization of America on the right.

Israel’s War Cabinet Orders Negotiators to Continue Hostage Talks

The unanimous decision to restart the stalled negotiations was reportedly reached following hours of deliberation.

EPPD Overtime: A Correction from Within

There are a few things that I would like to address. I for one am for transparency, good or bad. This includes when people I might agree with are wrong on other matters. For those officers who say they are missing out on overtime, this is not true.

Another Police Officer, Another Set of Questions

I have been with the El Paso Police for a number of years. After I left the Army, I decided to join and see if I could protect our city. I now know that I should have stayed in the Army, and this is why I am looking for a new job.

US: Israel killed a third of Hamas terrorists

Israel has eliminated only around a third of the Hamas terrorists and tunnels in Gaza since the start of the war on Oct. 7, Politico reported on Tuesday, citing U.S. intelligence estimates.

EPPD: It’s Time For Change

We ask you, Chief Pacillas, when do you actually start giving a damn, really do your job, and weed out the corrupt individuals who refuse to do any actual police work? Or, is your reluctance to act proof that you would also have to remove yourself from the job for being the same caliber of officer that gives the department a bad name? Have you done any real police work, Chief Pacillas, in the last ten years? Or have you sat upon your arse and collected a check, quivering with fear you may actually have to do something other than add your name to meaningless emails written by others?

Laredo CBP Laredo CBP Officers Apprehend Man Wanted on Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Warrant Laredo CBP

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry encountered a man wanted in San Antonio on a felony warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child.

A Hero Without a Cape

It is simply refreshing to see a Police Officer in El Paso, Texas who is armed and has the choice to utilize the subject with a handgun, lay down the gun, and talk to the subject as a means of gaining the subject’s attention. This is real police work based upon true training and compassion. I am disturbed to learn from your articles that this officer’s own Police Department is considering criminal against this Officer for the video being sent out.