September 4, 2026 — First-ever kosher community fridge in the US is dedicated to slain Hamas hostage. Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s parents attend Chicagoland ceremony, reflecting on how project embodies their late son’s values by providing food for those in need in a dignified manner

September 4, 2026 — Israeli drone tech firm Elsight signs US Army procurement agreement. Or Yehuda-based company says the agreement gives US Army units a faster route to buy its Halo connectivity platform, months after it joined the Pentagon’s Blue UAS list

September 4, 2026 — Russia bars El Al route to St. Petersburg as punishment for blocking Aeroflot flights – report. El Al’s push for a new flight route to Russia comes after the suspension of the Tel Aviv-Moscow route in June due to the security situation amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

September 4, 2026 — Belgian mayor blocks Hapoel Beersheba Europa League match over alleged safety concerns. The mayor emphasized that holding the match without spectators would not be a solution, saying, “Even then, there is still a risk that people will come to the stadium anyway.”

September 4, 2026 — France pushes to keep UNIFIL in Lebanon as US rejects extension. Closed-door UN debate reopens decision to wind down peacekeeping force; meanwhile Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi reportedly stays away from office after security warnings

September 4, 2026 — How Ethiopia’s green energy boom is rewriting the rules of regional diplomacy – opinion. Ethiopia is rapidly expanding renewable energy, emerging as a regional power exporter and driving economic integration across East Africa.

September 4, 2026 — Masked pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Cal Poly talk by wounded IDF veterans. The masked demonstrators chanted, “Hey, hey, ho, ho, the IDF has got to go,” and “Stop killing mothers, stop killing fathers, stop killing kids, stop killing doctors.”

September 4, 2026 — Canadian federal court rules to release redacted sections of 1986 Nazi resettlement report. The ruling follows longstanding efforts of B’nai Brith Canada to make the entire document public.

September 4, 2026 — US House advances bill to withhold federal funds from universities boycotting Israel. 33 Democrats join most GOP lawmakers in backing legislation, which party leadership objects to over free speech concerns and for not differentiating between Israel and settlements

September 4, 2026 — Vance: US won’t talk to Iran until it stops attacking commercial ships. Vice President JD Vance says the US will not resume talks with Iran until Tehran stops attacking commercial ships: “Stop acting like crazy people.”

September 4, 2026 — Despite ‘safest summer,’ NYC antisemitic crimes surge. Hate crimes jump 15.8% citywide, with more than half targeting Jews. Increase continues even as New York records safest summer in its history. Jewish figures point finger at Zohran Mamdani: ‘The king of antisemitism is none other than Mayor Mamdani.’

September 4, 2026 — Rahm Emanuel donation for Palestinian doctors triggers fury from Israeli lawmaker. “I won’t let this happen!!!” tweeted Knesset Member Limor Son Har-Melech.