March 27, 2026 — Man convicted of hate crime for attacking Israeli in New York after Oct. 7. Yehia Amin to serve 90 days in prison for punching tourist; vandal who defaced home of Brooklyn Museum’s Jewish director has felony dropped

March 27, 2026 — NYC Council passes bill to protect houses of worship by veto-proof majority. Legislation, part of broader plan to combat antisemitism, has been criticized over claims it will harm free speech rights; Mamdani yet to say if he’ll sign bill into law or veto it

March 27, 2026 — Pakistan says US-Iran backchannel talks continue despite Tehran rejecting 15-point plan. Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Dar said Pakistan remains fully committed to promoting peace and is making all possible efforts to ensure stability in the region and beyond

March 27, 2026 — Yad Vashem Chairman Dayan meets with Pope Leo XIV to discuss Holocaust remembrance Dayan and the Pope discussed potential collaborations between the Vatican and Yad Vashem regarding Holocaust commemoration, documentation, and education.

March 27, 2026 — Gavin Newsom says he regrets using the word ‘apartheid’ to describe Israel. While not answering the question of whether he considers himself a Zionist, California Gov. Gavin Newsom emphasized that his objections are to the current Israeli government, not Israel as a state.

March 27, 2026 — Despite Iran war, 40 American, Canadian Jews make aliyah ahead of Passover. Among the 40 new immigrants from the US and Canada, 25 recently landed at Ben Gurion Airport, while the other 15 were already in Israel and completed their process on the same day.

March 27, 2026 — Asia is most affected continent by Strait of Hormuz closure, with 80% of Gulf energy imports. A New York Times report revealed that Asian countries are entering an energy crisis due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while Western nations will feel the economic effects of the war.

March 27, 2026 — Columbia’s Hillel director: What do we do about antisemitism on campus? A Jewish student’s experience on campus should not be defined by antisemitism, but rather by the support they receive when such incidents occur.

March 27, 2026 — ‘Stop marching,’ Victoria Police in Canada tell pro-Palestine demonstrators due to police strain. Police asked organizers and participants to remain on the legislature lawn instead, “where the environment is safer and more controlled.”

March 26, 2026 — Israelis detained in Malaysia during layovers after relying on AI for travel advice. Eight travelers held at Kuala Lumpur airport after chatbot advice suggested route was viable; some were jailed and deported, others freed after Israeli diplomatic intervention; Israeli ambassador says detentions based solely on nationality

March 26, 2026 — Netanyahu knows what Tehran doesn’t: Trump is ‘all in’ on the war – analysis. In the past, Israel largely stood alone on the front line against Iran, occasionally managing to bring the United States and European partners on board, but only on the nuclear issue.

March 25, 2026 — ‘Avoid Passover events in public spaces,’ NSC warns Israelis abroad. National Security Council warns of an increase in the terrorist threat abroad during the Spring holidays, and recommends staying away from unsecured Jewish gatherings and open events, which could be targeted by terrorists