Effort led by Aaron G. Frenkel, aviation professional who helped airlift thousands of Jews out of the Soviet Union

US secretary of state thanks country for helping facilitate transit of refugees; is due to meet rescued Afghans, US diplomats who left Afghanistan

At least 4 jets chartered to evacuate hundreds held up at Mazar-e-Sharif, with conflicting accounts over cause

The province, which held out for nearly a decade against the Soviet Union and the Taliban's first regime, is stubbornly fighting on

Despite having visas, Seattle Jewish Family Services employee Tahera and her family were turned back among a crush of others trying to escape, until her supervisor got on the phone

Sayed Sadaat tells Kan broadcaster he's improving his German in hopes of getting government position; urges world to recognize Taliban government, EU to accept more Afghan refugees

PM won't resettle refugees in Israel, but, in gesture to Biden, may suggest assisting in airlifting fleeing Afghans out of US airbases, sources say

As US withdrawal deadline nears and terror threats grow at Kabul airport, countries wrap up their efforts to fly refugees out of the country

Challenge will continue for new arrivals in US, including finding housing and employment and getting work certification; but Jewish congregations' support can be crucial, HIAS says

American forces press on with final days of Afghan airlift while Pentagon says troops still face 'specific, credible threats'