May 29, 2026 — China’s amb to ‘Post’: Beijing pushes Iran from ‘extremist path’ after Trump-Xi summit – interview. The summit in Beijing was designed to stabilize relations between the world’s two largest powers amid tensions over trade, technology, Taiwan, and the ongoing Iran crisis.

May 29, 2026 — California school district settles suit, concedes it must better protect Jewish students. Lori Lowenthal Marcus, of the Deborah Project, told JNS that the settlement requires of Sequoia Union High School District “policies of transparency, unbiased decision-making and concrete protections from antisemitic indoctrination and bullying.”

May 29, 2026 — Santa Monica police ‘aware’ of concerns it isn’t calling Jews chased by man, who called them ‘genocidal,’ a hate crime. Mark Goldfeder, of the National Jewish Advocacy Center, told JNS that it is “unbelievable” that the police did not immediately classify the incident as a hate crime.

May 29, 2026 — National Library of Israel acquires copy of UK’s oldest kosher cookbook belonging to Montefiores. While the cookbook was originally published anonymously by “A Lady,” scholars later attributed the title to British linguist Lady Judith Montefiore, the wife of Sir Moses Montefiore.

May 29, 2026 — Indian delegation says India, Israel ‘civilizational partners,’ ties only to get stronger. “India understands terrorism. Israel understands terrorism,” Nikhil Chandwani said. “That is perhaps why Modi and Netanyahu came together and signed a lot of pacts.”

May 29, 2026 — British Museum delays Jewish Culture Month event after learning of planned protest. The British Museum postponed its Jewish Culture Month talk on Ancient Israel and Judah after learning some registered attendees intended to deliberately disrupt the event.

May 29, 2026 — US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran’s military oil sales, Treasury says. In a post on X/Twitter, Bessent asserted that “the Iranian economy and currency are in free fall,” as the US continues enforcing its blockade on Iranian ports along the Strait of Hormuz.

May 29, 2026 — ‘Evil Zionist’: Helen Mirren harrassed on London streets over Israel support. The 80-year-old Oscar-winning actress was walking at night with her husband, director Taylor Hackford, a video posted on X/Twitter showed, when she was accosted.

May 29, 2026 — NYPD unveils ‘most extensive’ security operation ever for Israel Day Parade as Mamdani sits out. “While I will not be attending the Israel Day Parade, my lack of attendance should not be mistaken for a refusal to provide security or the necessary permits for its safety,” NYC Mayor Mamdani said.

May 28, 2026 — Brandeis Center exploring legal options after Brooklyn food co-op boycotts Israel. “These movements don’t stop with a boycott. We know where this is going, and that’s why we are going to get out ahead of it,” an attorney at the center told JNS.

May 28, 2026 — Yad Vashem to open first Holocaust education center outside Israel in Munich. The new facility, set to open within three years, aims to combat rising antisemitism and Shoah distortion across Germany and Europe.

May 28, 2026 — Hundreds gather outside Gracie Mansion calling for Hochul to remove Mamdani. “The city has been overrun with people openly calling for ‘intifada,’ which is Jew-hate,” a participant told JNS. “The city should be safe for everyone.”