April 24, 2026 — Williams College locking Orthodox Jew out of dorm ‘in freezing cold on regular basis,’ per complaint filed with federal gov. “This student’s ability to exercise, freely, his religion should not be incompatible with his equally important right to fully participate in residential life at Williams,” Rachel Balaban, of the Brandeis Center, told JNS.

April 24, 2026 — Justice Dept official says she authorized probe of University of Washington response to Jew-hatred. “The University of Washington has been notified by the U.S. Department of Justice that it is conducting a compliance review. The university will cooperate with the review and provide information and responses,” a UW spokesperson told JNS.

April 24, 2026 — Second French UNIFIL soldier dies following Hezbollah attack. French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin said the Iranian proxy ambushed the peacekeeping force.

April 24, 2026 — Mamdani office has no definition of antisemitism after dropping IHRA, czar confirms. When asked how the Mamdani administration defines antisemitism, MOCA executive director Phylisa Wisdom said: “Across city government, there is not a definition codified for any form of hate at all.”

April 24, 2026 — Pope condemns killing of protesters in Iran, reaffirms stance against war “When a regime… takes away the lives of other people unjustly, then obviously that is something that should be condemned,” Pope Leo said during a press conference.

April 24, 2026 — Nearly half of young Americans view US relationship with Israel as a burden, survey finds. The findings follow a Pew Research Center survey earlier in April that found 70% of Americans aged 18 to 49 held a somewhat or very negative opinion of Israel.

April 24, 2026 — Trump administration probes NYC Department of Education over pro-Palestinian group. The US Education Department launched the probe under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination by any program receiving federal funds.

April 23, 2026 — Kosovar teen charged for trying to kill teacher wanted to kill ‘as many Jewish people as possible.’ Identified only as Erjon S, the juvenile suspect was charged with assault, aggravated assault, and resisting arrest, in addition to three attempted murder charges on March 31.

April 23, 2026 — Failed car bomber released in Oct 7 deal gave video speech at Berkeley classroom. Jaabis was released in November 2023 as part of a ransom for 26 hostages captured by Gazans during the October 7 Massacre, according to the BBC.

April 23, 2026 — Will the international community confront Iran’s illegal use of cluster munitions? The deliberate targeting by Tehran and by its proxy Hezbollah of civilian areas in Israel and in other neighboring states violates all humanitarian norms and is absolutely prohibited.

April 23, 2026 — Trump extends ceasefire with Iran. The president said he is maintaining a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and extending the ceasefire until the “fractured” government of Iran can submit a proposal.

April 23, 2026 — Florida district failed to take proper action against antisemitic student presentations, ADL says. “No child should have to endure this kind of sustained harassment and exclusion for their religious identity in a public school or any school,” the Anti-Defamation League said.