February 6, 2026 — A star is born: Israeli team detects stellar-creation particles 400 light-years away. Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology researchers measure cosmic rays in far-off Barnard 68 nebula; study opens ‘new field of astrophysics research’

February 6, 2026 — Senate panel questions Mamdani over rescinding executive orders on Israel, Jew-hatred. “Antisemitism is not an abstract concern in New York City.” Sen. Bill Cassidy wrote. “It is a lived reality for millions of students and residents, and its consequences are very serious.”

February 6, 2026 — Anti-Israel sentiment in Finland is like a virus, says Jewish leader. “I see a lot of anti-Israel actions, boycotts and BDS,” Chaya Votkin, president of the Helsinki Jewish Community, tells JNS.

February 6, 2026 — Graham ends meeting with Lebanese army chief over Hezbollah stance. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham terminated talks with Gen. Rodolphe Haykal after he refused to call Hezbollah a terrorist organization.

February 6, 2026 — Major Jewish groups pull out of NYC mayor’s interfaith breakfast. The ADL, UJA, and the New York Board of Rabbis have previously sponsored the NYC mayor’s interfaith breakfast, but have confirmed they will not participate in Mamdani’s.

February 6, 2026 — I’m a Montana state senator and I’m fighting Jew-hatred. You can too. When I recognized the same silence that doomed my family in the Holocaust, I stopped waiting and began using every tool I have to act, from state legislation to this very essay

February 6, 2026 — Tucker Carlson to interview Mike Huckabee, US Ambassador to Israel. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee challenged Tucker Carlson to an interview after a spat on social media, where Carlson accused the ambassador of ignoring Christians in Israel.

February 6, 2026 — Canadian antisemitism envoy to be replaced by ‘rights, equality and inclusion’ advisory council. Canada’s government says the council will help “build a more inclusive and united Canada.” Canadian Jewish groups see the change as detrimental to the fight against antisemitism.

February 6, 2026 — Israeli envoy in NY: Wouldn’t accept Mamdani invite unless he recognizes Israel. “How am I supposed to meet with someone who does not recognize me,” Ofir Akunis told JNS.

February 6, 2026 — New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft sponsors Super Bowl ad raising antisemitism awareness. The commercial ends with an alarming statistic: “Two in three Jewish teens have experienced antisemitism,” and encourages viewers to “Share the blue square and show you care.”

February 6, 2026 — ‘It is not antisemitism; it is Jew-hatred,’ says Viennese Jewish leader. “If we confront socialist governments over their ties with Islamist groups, they could cut funding,” says Michael Galibov.