World
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Meta removes hate speech against Zionists when antisemitic tropes are invoked
January 15, 2026 — Meta removes ‘hate speech against Zionists when antisemitic tropes are invoked’. “As part of a robust framework to combat antisemitism, we have industry-leading policies designed with the safety of the Jewish community in mind,” Cutler said.
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I dont believe it but have to accuse Israel of genocide due to political pressure legislator tells JNS
January 14, 2026 — I don’t believe it but have to accuse Israel of genocide due to political pressure, legislator tells JNS. “Nobody was going to engage with me, or even talk to me, or not just throw me in some bucket if I wasn’t willing to say that,” the lawmaker said.
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Iraq arrests suspect wanted by Australia over Melbourne synagogue firebombing
January 14, 2026 — Iraq arrests suspect wanted by Australia over Melbourne synagogue firebombing. “This arrest is a significant disruption to an alleged serious criminal and his alleged criminal enterprise in Australia,” said the Australian Federal Police Commissioner.
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Beijing tells Chinese firms to stop using US Israeli cybersecurity software sources say
January 14, 2026 — Beijing tells Chinese firms to stop using US, Israeli cybersecurity software, sources say. Reuters was not able to establish how many Chinese companies received the notice, which the sources said was issued in recent days.
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Authorities charge two Edmonton men in separate cases for threats against Jewish community
January 13, 2026 — Authorities charge two Edmonton men in separate cases for threats against Jewish community. EPS Chief Warren Driechel said in a statement that following events in Australia, and other conflicts around the world, he wanted to assure all faith communities that their safety was a priority.
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Mississippi suspect laughed as he confessed to torching Synagogue of Satan FBI
January 13, 2026 — Mississippi suspect laughed as he confessed to torching ‘Synagogue of Satan’ — FBI. Stephen Spencer Pittman burned Jackson congregation due to the ‘building’s Jewish ties,’ criminal complaint says
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US urges citizens to leave Iran immediately as protests escalate
January 13, 2026 — US urges citizens to leave Iran immediately as protests escalate. US warns citizens to leave Iran immediately as protests intensify, internet is restricted, flights are canceled, and land borders become the safest exit routes amid rising risks of detention.
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Melbourne sees renewed anti-Israel protest as fires rage across Victoria state
January 13, 2026 — Melbourne sees renewed anti-Israel protest as fires rage across Victoria state. Organizers defy requests from police and mayor to postpone the event.
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Timothe Chalamet wins Golden Globe for Marty Supreme
January 13, 2026 — Timothée Chalamet wins Golden Globe for ‘Marty Supreme’. The Hollywood star won best actor in a musical or comedy for his role as a 1950s Jewish ping-pong prodigy.
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Woman charged with four hate crimes punching Orthodox Jew in NY
January 13, 2026 — Woman charged with four hate crimes, punching Orthodox Jew in NY. “Every person in this city should be able to safely worship and this type of antisemitic violence cannot be tolerated,” a spokesman for the Brooklyn district attorney said.
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No place for Jew-haters in GOP Trump says
January 13, 2026 — No place for Jew-haters in GOP, Trump says. The U.S. president told “The New York Times” that he “absolutely” condemns antisemites, who don’t belong in his movement.
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Trump US military looking at very strong options on Iran Tehran wants to negotiate
January 12, 2026 — Trump: US military ‘looking at very strong options’ on Iran, Tehran ‘wants to negotiate.’ Reza Pahlavi says agencies carrying out internet shutdown ‘legitimate targets,’ as Tehran residents get threatening texts from police, IRGC; truck rams LA protesters, hurting one