March 13, 2026 — Smotrich: 2024 Hezbollah ceasefire was signed due to Biden threats. The finance minister says the Lebanese terrorist group has been weakened but not defeated in the current war; urges continued focus on Iran.

March 13, 2026 — Germany’s Merz declares commitment to Israel after pro-Palestinian heckles him at political rally “The federal government I lead will never leave any doubt about where we stand,” Merz announced to the crowd. “We stand with Israel.”

March 13, 2026 — California sues Oakland school district, saying district ignored order to address antisemitism. In January, the department ordered the Oakland Unified School District to send letters to families and staff condemning antisemitism and take several other steps. The lawsuit says the district failed

March 13, 2026 — US, allies to release 400 million barrels of oil from reserves. Approximately 40% of the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve will be released in an effort to lower energy prices.

March 13, 2026 — US Senator Cruz warns Evangelicals: ‘The Church is asleep’ as anti-Israel voices rise on the right. Something unusual is happening inside the conservative movement right now, and sadly, the Church as well. Texas Senator Ted Cruz thinks many Christians haven’t fully realized it yet.

March 13, 2026 — Report: Attack at Michigan synagogue carried out by Lebanese man seeking revenge. LBCI reports that Ayman Ghazali, a Lebanese man, carried out the attack at Temple Israel in Michigan, seeking revenge for the deaths of his brothers in an IDF strike.

March 13, 2026 — Old Dominion shooter previously convicted for supporting ISIS. FBI director Kash Patel said that the bureau is probing the attack, in which one was killed and two were wounded, as an act of terrorism.

March 13, 2026 — Hadassah leaders press Congress on antisemitism, US-Israel ties during ‘Day of Impact.’ “We really wanted to get a broad-brush stroke of meeting with people who we already know are our friends” and those who are not friends yet, Carol Ann Schwartz, Hadassah national president, told JNS.

March 13, 2026 — Never is now: Global leaders convene to confront the surge in antisemitism. nADL’s flagship summit in NY, March 16 and 17, will bring policymakers, activists, and innovators together to tackle rising hate and shape strategies for the future

March 12, 2026 — Police, FBI respond to active shooter situation at Michigan synagogue, no injuries reported. According to Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, at least one individual was spotted approaching the synagogue before exchanging gunfire with security personnel at Temple Israel Synagogue.

March 12, 2026 — Israel urges Canada to act after three shuls hit by gunfire. In a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Israel’s Diaspora minister warns of escalating antisemitic threats.

March 12, 2026 — UN Security Council condemns Iran’s ‘egregious’ actions. Bahrain, which this week suffered Iranian attacks that killed one and injured at least 38, introduced the resolution.