World
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Nazi swastika flag flown at NYU during graduation week condemned by officials including Mamdani
May 15, 2026 — Nazi swastika flag flown at NYU during graduation week, condemned by officials, including Mamdani. A flag featuring Nazi swastikas and a Star of David was flown on an NYU building, prompting condemnation from the university and political officials, including NYC Mayor Mamdani.
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King Charles visits London area hit by attacks on Jews
May 15, 2026 — King Charles visits London area hit by attacks on Jews. The monarch showed solidarity after stabbings and arson attacks as antisemitism reached record levels in the U.K.
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Moskowitz urges Jews to play offense at Israeli Independence Day celebration in Washington
May 15, 2026 — Moskowitz urges Jews to ‘play offense’ at Israeli Independence Day celebration in Washington. “We have to stop the defense,” the Florida congressman said. “You’re not going to mess with us.”
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Antisemitism is through the roof but music still brings people together
May 15, 2026 — ‘Antisemitism is through the roof, but music still brings people together.’ Grammy-winning Israeli violinist Miri Ben-Ari says life after Oct. 7 has made her Israeli identity more meaningful and more difficult, but she still sees music as a force for unity as she prepares to open Cannes and keep creating through difficult times
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Herzog scraps NYC visit as pro-Palestinian protests erupt over planned speech
May 15, 2026 — Herzog scraps NYC visit as pro-Palestinian protests erupt over planned speech. The Jewish Theological Seminary invited President Isaac Herzog to deliver its commencement address and receive an honorary degree, but days before the trip he canceled and will appear virtually amid criticism from pro-Palestinian students
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London cities worldwide brace themselves for Nakba day protests
May 15, 2026 — London, cities worldwide brace themselves for Nakba day protests. On Wednesday, Deputy Assistant Commissioner James Harman said that Saturday “has the potential to be one of the busiest days for policing in London in recent years.”
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Israeli ambassador Hatred that spurred Holocaust is not gone
May 15, 2026 — Israeli ambassador: Hatred that spurred Holocaust is not gone. “We have seen it all before,” envoy Daniel Meron says at U.N. ceremony in Geneva where Argentina was handed the chairmanship of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.
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US returns two rare ancient coins to Israel following joint antiquities theft investigation
May 15, 2026 — US returns two rare, ancient coins to Israel following joint antiquities theft investigation. One of the coins, depicting the Temple’s seven-branched menorah, was minted in Hasmonean-ruled Jerusalem, while the other, the second of its kind ever found, was minted in ancient Ashkelon.
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Nazi-looted painting found in home of Dutch SS collaborators descendants
May 15, 2026 — Nazi-looted painting found in home of Dutch SS collaborator’s descendants. Portrait of a Young Girl, by Dutch artist Toon Kelder, was in the collection of Jewish art collector Jacques Goudstikker before it was taken when the Nazis invaded the Netherlands.
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Anti-Israel protest outside Brooklyn synagogue leads to multiple arrests
May 14, 2026 — Anti-Israel protest outside Brooklyn synagogue leads to multiple arrests. “This is antisemitism in NYC streets, not protected protest,” Moshe Spern, president of United Jewish Teachers, stated.
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White House China agrees Iran can never have nukes
May 14, 2026 — White House: China agrees Iran can never have nukes. U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping also agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open.
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Despite Eurovision boycott Finland hosts massive Israeli defense industry delegation
May 14, 2026 — Despite Eurovision boycott, Finland hosts massive Israeli defense industry delegation. Finnish military officials presented procurement plans as 32 Israeli companies, including Elbit, Rafael and seven startups, sought new deals and deeper cooperation
