January 5, 2026 — Chabad House in Nepal vacated after being asked to take down Hebrew signs. “In Nepal, nothing surprises me,” said Rabbi Chezky Lifshitz.

January 5, 2026 — ‘Pure Antisemitism’: Website blacklisting Jewish businesses in Catalonia taken down after complaint. CAM Director of European Affairs Shannon Seban, “Labeling Jewish institutions and businesses as legitimate targets is not protest. It is persecution — and history shows where that road leads.”

January 5, 2026 — Eva Schloss, Auschwitz survivor and founder of Anne Frank Trust UK, dies at 96. “Her legacy will continue to guide and empower young people to build a world free from hatred and discrimination,” Trust chief executive Dan Green said.

January 5, 2026 — US Farsi account warns Iranian regime: ‘President Trump is a man of action’. A US State Department post warns Iran as protests continue, with reports of dozens killed, hundreds arrested, and Trump threatening similar action to capturing Venezuela’s President Maduro.

December 31, 2025 — Israeli ambassador honors Bondi Chanukah attack hero. Maimon Amir praised Ahmed al Ahmed’s bravery for confronting a gunman who opened fire on civilians, including children and women, calling him a “true hero.”

December 31, 2025 — Gov. Hochul says she stepped in to block demolition of historic Brooklyn shul. Historic Kingsbrook Synagogue, originally slated for destruction in Brooklyn development plan, to remain standing.

December 31, 2025 — Australian Muslim community reports spike in hate crimes since Bondi Beach attack. Watchdogs say number of incidents has multiplied since deadly shooting at Hanukkah event; mosques, other institutes targeted with graffiti and abuse.

December 31, 2025 — NYC releases first antisemitism report on Mayor Adams’ final day in office. The report details policies, executive orders, and enforcement tools launched in 2025, as Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani prepares to take office.

December 31, 2025 — Spanish bank chairman apologizes after Israeli clients report account restrictions. Banco Sabadell’s chairman apologized after Israeli clients in Spain reported account restrictions and delayed transfers, saying revised procedures followed an internal compliance misunderstanding.

December 31, 2025 — German CDU funneled €390,000 to anti-antisemitism group lacking track record. German outlet Der Spiegel found that the Zera Institute received the money for researching and fighting antisemitism, despite the institute’s so-called experts lacking any documented experience.

December 31, 2025 — Defending Israel, US likens Somaliland recognition to Palestinian statehood acknowledgements. Deputy American envoy accuses fellow UN Security Council members of ‘double standards’ for calling emergency meeting on Israeli decision to recognize the breakaway Somali territory

December 31, 2025 — Trump Meets with Netanyahu, Hints at New Iran Strike and ‘Horrible’ Consequences for Hamas.