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Netanyahu hails Trump’s ‘historic return’ to the White House
November 6, 2024 — Donald Trump’s projected election victory “offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America,” said the Israeli premier.
Jewish Democrats elected governor in Delaware, North Carolina
November 6, 2024 — “It’s great to be at a point where a Jewish governor, even in states with small Jewish populations, is not unusual,” Mark Mellman said.
Argentina’s new foreign minister sworn in on Torah
November 6, 2024 — During Gerardo Werthein’s inauguration, President Javier Milei referenced the weekly Torah portion, interpreting it as a divine sign to follow in Abraham’s footsteps.
Craig Goldman elected as third Jewish Republican member of the House
November 6, 2024 — Goldman’s victory “grows Jewish GOP representation in the House of Representatives to its largest presence in over 30 years,” Matt Brooks, of the Republican Jewish Coalition, said.
Blinken: Hamas refused to release even a limited number of hostages
November 5, 2024 — Cairo’s plan proposed a 10-day timeline for the release of four Israeli hostages and 100 Palestinian militants, following an initial 48-hour ceasefire.
US deploys B-52 bombers to Middle East
November 5, 2024 — “B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base’s 5th Bomb Wing arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.”
American Airlines suspends Israel flights until September 2025
November 4, 2024 — The Dallas-based airline has suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv since Hamas’s invasion of southern Israel on October 7, 2023.
Netanyahu talks Hezbollah truce with Biden envoys in Jerusalem
November 1, 2024 — The prime minister emphasized “that the main point is not this or that agreement on paper but Israel’s ability and determination to enforce the agreement.”
Chicago Police announces hate crime, terror charges against gunman accused of shooting Orthodox Jew
November 1, 2024 — “We did not secure these charges because of public pressure or because of media attention,” said Larry Snelling, superintendent of the Chicago Police.
Austin to Gallant: US fully prepared to defend Israel against threats from Iran
November 1, 2024 — The U.S. Secretary of Defense spoke with the Defense Minister amid reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader has ordered an attack on Israel.
Jewish man severely wounded in Brooklyn stabbing attack as perpetrator remains at large
October 31, 2024 — Antisemitic incidents made up a significant 65 percent of all felony hate crimes reported in New York City last year.
German charged in Islamist plot against Jewish institution
October 30, 2024 — The suspect, arrested in May, intended to release a video attributing his actions to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s support for Israel, according to prosecutors. Two additional suspects are also facing charges in this case.
