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הפגנות פרו פלסטיניות בהרווארד
US universities issue 'clarifications' following scathing Congress hearing on antisemitism
Presidents of Harvard, Penn, issue statements saying they're responsible for the safety of all students and that antisemitic calls and incidents will not be tolerated; study finds 47% of students who support chant "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" could correctly identify the names of the river and sea
Daniel Edelson, New York | 10:24 | 12.07.23
הסיקור בעולם מעשי ה אונס של חמאס נגד נשים ב-7 באוקטובר
Global media finally reporting on Hamas sexual violence on October 7
After over two months of deafening silence both from media outlets around the world and the UN itself, first-hand accounts of Israeli women who went through the horrors of October 7 seemed to have made an impact, with even the BBC reporting on the horror
ynet correspondents | 14:08 | 12.06.23
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US officials frustrated over Biden response to Houthi ship attacks, report
DOD officials say administration downplaying severity of threat to US forces deployed in Red Sea in order to avoid further escalation
Ynet | 13:15 | 12.05.23
נשיא קולומביה גוסטבו פטרו ותקיפות בדיר אל-בלח
Colombian president calls IDF 'Nazis' for Gaza campaign
Israel's relations with the South American country are already on the rocks, now Colombia's president ups the ante by saying IDF campaign in Gaza is 'from the Nazis'; Foreign Minister Eli Cohen counters by saying these words stem from 'lack of knowledge and moral blindness'
Itamar Eichner | 14:40 | 12.04.23
ספינה מספר תשע
Three ships believed to be 'Israel connected' attacked in Red Sea, US threatens response
US says the attacks, which 'represent a direct threat to international commerce and maritime security,' are 'fully enabled by Iran'; Houthis say they want to 'stop the aggression in Gaza' and do not fear US reprisal
Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari, Reuters | 08:37 | 12.04.23
חשד לפיגוע בצרפת: אדם נרצח בדקירות במרכז פריז, הדוקר צעק "אללה אכבר"
Paris terror attack leaves one dead, two injured near Eiffel Tower
Knife attack in Paris: The assailant who stabbed a man to death and injured two others, was known for radical Islamism and psychiatric disorders. French interior minister: Suspect shouted "Allahu Akbar", told police he was upset by Gaza situation
News agencies | 03:08 | 12.03.23
US presses skeptical Turkey to curb Hamas fundraising
Administration sanctions several Turkish entities and individuals in effort to curb funding for Hamas following Oct. 7 attack on Israel
Reuters | 00:59 | 12.01.23
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Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100
Kissinger, a Jewish diplomat who served as the secretary of state under two US presidents and won the Nobel Peace Prize, passes away in his house in Connecticut
Yaron Druckman, Associated Press | 09:55 | 11.30.23
Man throws chair at kippah-wearing waiter at NYC kosher restaurant
Kippah-wearing waiter assaulted at NYC kosher restaurant
Assailant yells 'you're a f—king racist' at visibly Jewish server before throwing chair at him, smashing restaurant's window
Daniel Edelson, New York | 23:51 | 11.29.23
אוניברסיטת קולומביה ניו יורק ארה"ב הפגנה נגד ישראל פרו פלסטינית באזור וול סטריט
Over 75% of students dissatisfied with their university’s response to antisemitism
Less than half of Jewish students report feeling physically safe and only a third feel emotionally safe, according to poll conducted by ADL and Hillel; 'Jewish students uniquely need protection now'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 19:32 | 11.29.23
פשיטה בברלין על דירה של חשודים בתמיכה בחמאס
German domestic spy agency warns Gaza war stoking antisemitic alliances
Hostility toward Israel uniting extremes on left and right, security forces concerned new quality to threats by Islamists who may carry out attacks in the West
Reuters | 13:27 | 11.29.23
הפגנה פרו-ישראלית בלונדון
Tens of thousands protest in London against antisemitism in UK
Waving Israeli flags and photos of captives in Gaza, local police say protest in largest seen in London against antisemitism since 1936; increased incidents of antisemitism follow start of Israel-Hamas war
Ynet, Ynetnews, agencies | 09:26 | 11.27.23
מכלית נפט ספינה CENTRAL PARK שלפי דיווחים גורמים שזהותם לא ברורה עלו על סיפונה מול חופי תימן
Ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen at US warship rescuing 'Israel-linked' tanker
Incident is latest in a series of attacks in Middle Eastern waters since October 7; Iran-backed Houthis in recent weeks have threatened to attack any ship that is connected in one way or another to Israel
Reuters | 08:25 | 11.27.23
נשיא ארה"ב ג'ו ביידן ו הנשיא לשעבר דונלד טראמפ
Trump uses hostage deal to hit Biden: 'They still haven't returned one American prisoner'
After the release of the second group of hostages from Hamas captivity, former US president Donald Trump scolds US President Joe Biden, saying the reason that American prisoners have not been returned so far is that 'there is no respect for our country and our leadership'
Daniel Edelson, New York | | 11:55 | 11.26.23
סרטי ראש של חמאס בלונדון
Gaza war increases risk of Islamist attacks in Europe, security officials say
Official says visits by the British, French and German leaders to Israel last month had anger some Muslim; warn main danger for Europe likely from 'lone wolves' radicalized, often online, but with no formal links to established groups
Reuters | 13:22 | 11.24.23
Pro Palestinian demonstration in Canada earlier this week
Toronto police say hate crimes spiked since start of Gaza conflict
Number of reported antisemitic hate crimes in this period almost trebled to 38 from 13 last year, while those involving the Muslim, Palestinian and Arab population leapt to 17 from just one in 2022
Reuters | 22:43 | 11.23.23
הכתובות שרוססו על בית הכנסת בסיאטל
Seattle synagogue vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti, blood smears
The epithets, including 'Stop killing,' 'Shame on Israel' and 'Cease fire forever,' appear to refer to the current Gaza war; official Seattle website hosts article by Native American journalist that justifies Hamas attack on Israel
Daniel Edelson, New York | 09:29 | 11.23.23
With Israel flag in background: Geert Wilders celebrates his upcoming victory
With Israel flag in background, Wilders celebrates exit poll predicting major Dutch election victory
Video circulating online captures Wilders in his office, visibly joyful upon hearing exit poll results, with Israel flag displayed in background
Reuters | 00:39 | 11.23.23
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Spanish minister supports Hamas, denies October 7 massacre
Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez appoints Sira Rego as minister for youth and children, despite her justification of Hamas attack and denial of atrocities
Itamar Eichner | 00:30 | 11.23.23
פיצוץ רכב במפלי הניאגרה
2 dead after vehicle explodes at Rainbow Bridge border crossing in Niagara Falls, official says
Eyewitness says vehicle sped toward crossing from US side of border when it swerved to avoid another car, crashed into a fence and exploded; NY Governor Hochul says 'no indication of terrorist attack'
News agencies | 22:04 | 11.22.23
יחיא סריע
Beyond military uniforms and bravado: What do we know about the Houthi spokesperson?
Leading cargo ship takeover, missile strikes on Eilat and theatrical media war, Yahya Sare'e has become public face of Houthis, drawing accolades from Hezbollah’s Nasrallah
Lior Ben Ari | 16:50 | 11.22.23
Jean Asselborn
Toodle-oo: Jean Asselborn, the most antisemitic minister in Europe, retires
While serving as the country's foreign minister and leader of Luxembourg's Socialist Party for nearly 20 years, the infamous Jean Asselborn, who couldn't stop criticizing Israel, is stepping down; In Jerusalem, this departure is met with hope for a new chapter in their bilateral relations
Itamar Eichner | 13:49 | 11.20.23
חאבייר מיליי הנשיא החדש של ארגנטינה
With an Israeli flag and a chainsaw: 'Trump of Argentina' elected president
Javier Milei studies Torah regularly and has seriously considered converting to Judaism and also says he plans to move Argentina's embassy in Israel to Jerusalem; he plans to slash government spending, dollarize the economy and eliminate the Central Bank as well as key ministries
Juan Melamed/JTA, Associated Press | 13:32 | 11.20.23
צעדה של נאצים ניאו-נאצים ברחובות העיר מדיסון וויסקונסין ארה"ב אנטישמיות
Fury in Wisconsin after neo-Nazis march in state capitol with swastika flags
Neo-Nazi group Blood Tribe marches on Wisconsin state Capitol grounds and University of Wisconsin-Madison campus; Gov. Tony Evers says ‘Neo-Nazis, antisemitism, and white supremacy have no home in Wisconsin'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 10:15 | 11.19.23
פשיטת ענק בגרמניה נגד מרכז שנחשב כתומך בחיזבאללה
German police raid Iran-linked centre over suspected Hezbollah support
Authorities search over 50 properties connected to the Islamic Center, which has strong ties to Iran and whose activities are suspected of violating Germany's constitutional order
Reuters | 16:30 | 11.16.23
הנזק לבתים בקיבות בארי
Hamas horror film stuns British Parliament members
The Israeli embassy organized the screening of the film for more than 70 members of parliament, including representatives from parties that advocate a critical line toward Israel; MP: 'This is not a war for land, this is a war for humanity'
Itamar Eichner | 08:29 | 11.16.23
עלי חמינאי ו איסמאעיל הנייה איראן חמאס פגישה יוני 2023
Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' against Israel faces trial by fire
The unfolding crisis marks the first time that the terrorist alliance, built by Iran over four decades to oppose Israeli and American power in the Middle East, has mobilized on multiple fronts at the same time
Reuters | 20:50 | 11.15.23
הפגנה להחזרת החטופים בוושינגטון, ארה"ב
Washington DC rally for Israel: Largest Jewish gathering in Jewish history
Rally demonstrated broad support for Israel’s war effort and called for the release of the hostages, in addition to condemning antisemitism; Organizers say largest Jewish gathering in US history with 290,000 participants
Daniel Edelson, New York, JTA | 00:20 | 11.15.23
ג'רמי קורבין סירב 15 פעמים לקרוא לחמאס ארגון טרור
Watch: Jeremy Corbyn refuses to call Hamas a terrorist group in TV standoff
Although asked no less than 15 times by Piers Morgan, the former UK Labor Party leader refused to describe Hamas as a terrorist group; The politician, known for his anti-Israel stances, did utterly condemn the October 7 terror attack
Dennis Bihler | 00:11 | 11.15.23
ארכיון ראש ממשלת בריטניה רישי סונאק עם סואלה ברוורמן שרת הפנים
UK PM Sunak fires Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who called pro-Palestinian protests 'hate marches'
Braverman stirred controversy in Britain when she criticized pro-Palestinian protests, and accused the police of adopting 'double standards' in its treatment of them
Ynet, Reuters | 11:45 | 11.13.23
חרבות ברזל, סידני מפגינים נגד ישראל בסידני אוסטרליה
Jewish man seriously wounded by pro-Palestinian mob in Sydney
Sydney man says hit on head at least a dozen times by a mob calling him 'Jewish dog,' sending him to hospital for 4-day stay while police say investigation ongoing; local Jewish, Israeli community enraged by pro-Hamas demo calling to gas Jews
Itamar Eichner | 15:18 | 11.12.23
French President Emmanuel Macron (C) at the newly inaugurated Shoah memorial at the former Pithiviers' train station
Macron decries antisemitism in letter to public
Letter comes ahead of march in Paris against antisemitism; Macron will not join the rally, saying he would attend in his 'thoughts'
Itamar Eichner | 14:55 | 11.12.23
A mock apartheid wall at Columbia University
Columbia suspends pro-Palestinian groups for 'threatening rhetoric and intimidation'
First: Amid Israel-Hamas whirlwinds grasping US colleges, Columbia University has suspended two pro-Palestinian groups following alleged violation of university policies, including holding unauthorized events and engaging in intimidating behavior
Daniel Edelson, New York | 23:25 | 11.10.23
האימהות הישראליות בתקשורת הבריטית
Mothers of hostages featured in British newspapers: "Wept bitterly when they saw photos of their children'
'Bring our babies home,' read the headline in the British tabloid The Sun next to a photo of Renana Jacob, Batsheva Yahalomi and Hadas Calderon, who arrived in London and met reporters; The Times called for the release of the hostages, and the British media, which are generally considered biased, were not indifferent
Itamar Eichner | 08:59 | 11.09.23
סמנתה וול
Suspect arrested in murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll
Police say despite 'encouraging development,' details of investigation into fatal stabbing of communal leader will remain confidential at this time
Ynetnews | 01:01 | 11.09.23
לוחמי חיזבאללה
Brazil cracks down on Hezbollah cell plotting attacks on Jewish institutions
Brazilian police detain two Hezbollah operatives engaging in recruiting efforts and plotting attacks against Jewish targets in Brazil, including synagogues; Mossad confirms involvement in foiling terrorist plot
Ynetnews | 21:32 | 11.08.23
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Tokyo for the G7 foreign ministers' meeting
Blinken says Israel cannot run Gaza after war
Speaking at the end of G7 foreign ministers' meeting U.S. secretary of State says there may be transition period after war but understands from Israel there is no intention of occupying Strip
Ynet, Reuters | 13:08 | 11.08.23
התמונה האחרונה של פול קסלר, שהוכה למוות במגפון על-ידי מפגין פרו פלסטיני
Circumstances of death of LA Jewish man beaten to death at pro-Palestinian march not 'crystal clear,' police say
Witnesses say protester struck Paul Kessler with a megaphone, autopsy found Kessler died from a blunt force head trauma but police say not clear what happened before he fell backwards
Associated Press | 23:40 | 11.07.23
הלווית מחבלי חיזבאללה בלבנון
Kremlin dismisses report on Wagner plan to give Hezbollah air defense system
Spokesperson says US intel 'based on nothing,' urges Washington to use emergency communication channels with Russian military ‘if there are real concerns about something’
Reuters | 16:01 | 11.03.23
ג'ו ביידן
Pressure increasing on Biden at home as death toll mounts in Gaza
Rapid increase in civilian casualties reportedly surprises senior American officials; In the shadow of the upcoming elections, some fear Biden will not be able to protect Israel for long: his support among Arabs, who can decide election in key states down to 17%
Ynet | 16:41 | 11.02.23
Jews in Iran, under heavy pressure from the authorities, were apparently also forced to publicly demonstrate against Israel
Iranian Jews forced to sever contact with their relatives in Israel
Jews in Iran, under heavy pressure from the authorities, were apparently also forced to publicly demonstrate against Israel
Itamar Eichner | 14:49 | 11.02.23
שער ה"סאן" הבריטי, 2.11.23
Cover of British newspaper features faces of children kidnapped to Gaza
The Sun tabloid dedicated its front page to the 32 children held hostage in Gaza: 'This is why Israel must fight evil of Hamas. Bring them home'
Ynet | 13:10 | 11.02.23
Commuters on a Paris metro chant antisemitic remarks
Watch: Paris subway passengers chant 'f*** the Jews, we are Nazis'
Since onset of war following Hamas attack on Israel, French interior minister reports staggering 857 antisemitic incidents, including Stars of David graffiti marking Jews
Dennis Bihler, Yaniv Pohoryles | 01:01 | 11.02.23
מחנה אוהלים בחאן יונס
Egypt is 'prepared to sacrifice millions of lives' to protect its land, PM says
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly says that regional issues would not be solved at the country’s “expense," an apparent response to an Israeli plan to transfer Gaza Palestinians to Sinai
News agencies | 22:08 | 10.31.23
מקדונלדס
UK man releases mice painted in Palestinian flag colors at McDonald's
Video shows pro-Palestinian activist yelling 'free Palestine,' 'boycott Israel' as he hurls scores of rodents into eatery
Itamar Eichner | 21:13 | 10.31.23
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testifies next to FBI Director Christopher Wray
Hamas attack will inspire greatest US terror threat since ISIS, says FBI director
During hearing before the U.S. Senate Homeland Security committee, FBI Director Christopher Wray said there is an increase in threats against Jews, Muslims and Arab Americans since Gaza war started
Reuters | 19:12 | 10.31.23
המוני מוסלמים מתאספים בכניסה לשדה התעופה בכוונה לפגוע ביהודים לאחר הנחיתה במחצ'קלה בירת דגאסטן
Under siege at Russian airport: Israeli passengers say they feared for their lives
Russian police took control of Makhachkala airport, where hundreds of Russian Muslims tried to harm Israeli passengers; Shmuel, travelled to visit his fiancée, described the horror to Ynet: 'They threw stones at the bus, a girl was injured'
Itamar Eichner | 11:49 | 10.30.23
סיור בקיבוץ בארי
Biblical scholars slam academic forum for equating Hamas massacre to IDF
Some 400 prominent Bible and Talmud researchers from Israel and around the world resign after Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) stance on Gaza
Itamar Eichner | 00:33 | 10.28.23
מלכת ירדן ראניה
Jordan's Queen Rania says 'no evidence' of Hamas atrocities
In CNN interview, the queen, who is of Palestinian descent, accuses the Western media of a 'double standard,' decries silence on Gazan deaths; 'The silence is deafening. It makes the Western world complicit'
Ynet | 11:56 | 10.25.23
חסן נסראללה מזכ"ל חיזבאללה פגישה עם זיאד נחאלה ו- סאלח אל-עארורי
Hezbollah chief praises 'martyrs' in first statements since start of war
Hassan Nasrallah met with met with top leaders of Hamas and Islamic Jihad to discuss what their alliance must do to "achieve a real victory for the resistance" in Gaza, Hezbollah's al-Manar TV reports; Lebanon fears being drawn in to conflict
Lior Ben Ari | 11:18 | 10.25.23
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McDonald's takes hit internationally after Israeli franchisee sends food to IDF soldiers
In wake of Hamas terror attack, McDonald's Israel announces thousands of free meals provided to troops, sparking outrage in countries such as Turkey, Egypt and Lebanon, leading to demonstrations and vandalism
Tzippy Shmilovitz | 00:39 | 10.25.23
Peter Christos was violently assaulted by a mob of pro Palestinian supporters
Watch: Pro-Palestinian protesters beat man leaving a 'Solidarity With Israel' event in Skokie
Pro-Palestinian counter-demonstrators who were marching near a Pro-Israel event, violently assaulted a young man helping an old Jewish couple. Jewish governor of Illinois calls for calm as Hamas-Israel war being fought well outside the Middle East
Ynetnews | 23:36 | 10.24.23
סמנתה וול
Detroit police say no evidence of hate crime in murder of Samantha Woll
Jewish leaders cautioned against jumping to conclusions, says no known threats currently to Jewish community
Ynetnews | 18:38 | 10.23.23
ההתנצלות של הניו יורק טיימס
New York Times admits errors in coverage of Gaza hospital explosion
The most influential newspaper in the world admits it 'should have taken more care' in the way it covered the incident, and that it relied too much on Hamas claims: 'Report left readers with an incorrect impression'
Ynet | 14:58 | 10.23.23
היטלר על לוח התוצאות, במישיגן
Michigan State suspends employee who allowed Hitler’s image on scoreboard
The Quiz Channel creator calls it 'an absolutely normal trivia question'; MSU athletic director: 'The image displayed prior to Saturday night’s game is not representative of who we are and the culture we embody'
Associated Press | 10:33 | 10.23.23
סמנתה וול
President of Detroit synagogue Samantha Woll murdered in front of her house
Samantha Woll was stabbed to death in the doorway and pronounced dead at the scene; no one was arrested; It is not yet clear if the murder has anything to do with the Gaza
Daniel Edelson, New York, Itamar Eichner | 00:52 | 10.22.23
ג'ו ביידן ובנימין נתניהו
'I am a Zionist': How Joe Biden's lifelong bond with Israel shapes war policy
Biden's decades as one of leading 'Friends of Israel' in American politics seem to be guiding him during a defining crisis of his presidency, while shattering rapport with Palestinians
Reuters | 19:57 | 10.21.23
Mourners arrive at Parkholm Cemetery to attend the burial of Wadea Al-Fayoume, 6, a Muslim boy who according to police was stabbed to death in an attack that targeted him and his mother for their religion
Illinois boy, 6, buried after attack police call anti-Muslim hate crime
Illinois man accused of fatally stabbing Palestinian-American boy and seriously wounding his mother charged with a hate crime; Police allege he singled out the victims because of their Islamic faith and as a response to the Israel-Hamas war.
Associated Press | 02:00 | 10.17.23
בלגיה בריסל ירי קטלני חשד ל פיגוע שני אוהדי נבחרת שבדיה נרצחו
Two Swedes shot dead in Brussels by assailant claiming to be from ISIS
The alleged assailant called himself Abdesalem Al Guilani and a fighter for Allah, and said he was from the Islamic State terror organization; shooting comes amid heightened security concerns in some European countries linked to Israel-Hamas conflict
Reuters | 01:18 | 10.17.23
'The Squad': Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Ayanna Pressley
Vocal opponents of Israel in Congress condemn Hamas attack
Even members of The Squad of progressive Democratic lawmakers called for de-escalation and cease-fire; NYC Mayor Eric Adams emphasized New York City's commitment to safeguarding its communities
Daniel Edelson, New York | 05:11 | 10.08.23
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