March 27, 2026 — UW-Madison, Colorado State student governments vote to divest from Israel. Shira Goodman, of the Anti-Defamation League, told JNS that the votes are non-binding to the public universities but “risk fueling division on campus.”

March 27, 2026 — Northampton residents sue to stop Massachusetts city from boycotting Israel. “Public funds aren’t props,” said Mark Goldfeder, of the National Jewish Advocacy Center.

March 27, 2026 — Car torched in suspected antisemitic attack in Belgium. Two minors arrested moments after the arson attack; Israel’s ambassador calls for a ‘thorough investigation and decisive action’

March 27, 2026 — 2 men released on bail after arson attack on London Jewish community ambulances. Police say they were set free under strict conditions and will be closely monitored; attack being investigated as antisemitic hate crime

March 27, 2026 — Meet Karin Prien, who could become Germany’s first president of Jewish descent. A granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, the highly popular federal minister wears a Star of David necklace and says her ‘Jewish biography’ shapes her politics and public identity

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.