World
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Prince Harry says antisemitism in UK is deeply troubling
May 14, 2026 — Prince Harry says antisemitism in UK is ‘deeply troubling.’ Britain has seen a surge in antisemitism since the October 7 attacks, with a spate of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London in recent weeks and two Jewish men stabbed in April 2026.
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Russia says its establishing full-fledged partnership with Afghan Taliban
May 14, 2026 — Russia says it’s establishing ‘full-fledged partnership’ with Afghan Taliban. Russia sees a need to work with Kabul as it faces a major security threat from Islamist militant groups based in a string of countries from Afghanistan to the Middle East.
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DOJ antisemitism task force chair urges NYC action after Brooklyn protest
May 13, 2026 — DOJ antisemitism task force chair urges NYC action after Brooklyn protest. Leo Terrell criticized city leaders and called for enforcement action after a protest outside Young Israel of Midwood led to arrests and renewed concern over antisemitic harassment in New York City.
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20 of Australian Jewish women experienced verbal or physical abuse since Oct. 7 poll finds
May 13, 2026 — 20% of Australian Jewish women experienced verbal or physical abuse since Oct. 7, poll finds. “This survey shows how antisemitism impacting Jewish Australian women isn’t marginal; it’s widespread,” a Jewish leader tells JNS.
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Trump US will prevail over Iran peacefully or otherwise
May 13, 2026 — Trump: US will prevail over Iran ‘peacefully or otherwise.’ The Islamic Republic “cannot have a nuclear weapon,” the American president reiterated.
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Jewish Pennsylvania judge leaves Democratic Party citing disturbingly common antisemitism
May 13, 2026 — Jewish Pennsylvania judge leaves Democratic Party citing ‘disturbingly common’ antisemitism. Judge David Wecht said in a statement that he believed antisemitism has moved from the fringe of the Democratic Party to the mainstream.
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Death to the IDF Israeli cafe in Vienna vandalized ahead of Eurovision semifinals
May 13, 2026 — ‘Death to the IDF’: Israeli cafe in Vienna vandalized ahead of Eurovision semifinals. On one of the bathroom walls, the phrases “Free Palestine,” “Death to the IDF,” and “Boycott Israel” were written.
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NYC anti-Israel activists with Hezbollah flags protest against synagogues Israel real estate event
May 12, 2026 — NYC anti-Israel activists with Hezbollah flags protest against synagogue’s Israel real estate event. “Brick by brick, wall by wall, Zionism will fall,” masked activists chanted during the protest, according to videos posted by demonstrators.
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Woman arrested for allegedly attacking London Jewish school boy
May 12, 2026 — Woman arrested for allegedly attacking London Jewish school boy. A Jewish student was allegedly punched by the woman, who reportedly shouted antisemitic abuse during the attack, Shomrim said on X.
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Pro-Palestine camp to take place at site of Jewish WWII deportations
May 12, 2026 — Pro-Palestine camp to take place at site of Jewish WWII deportations. Moorweide in Hamburg is the site from which around 6,000 Jews, as well as Sinti and Roma, were deported during the Holocaust.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation coverage of Gaza war fueled antisemitism ABC Watch claims
May 12, 2026 — Australian Broadcasting Corporation coverage of Gaza war fueled antisemitism, ABC Watch claims. The ABC is a publicly funded national broadcaster and, as such, has a legal and ethical obligation to report impartially and objectively.
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US op. in Iran would expand beyond escorting vessels in Strait of Hormuz Trump says
May 12, 2026 — US op. in Iran would expand beyond escorting vessels in Strait of Hormuz, Trump says. The ceasefire between the US and Iran is on “life support,” Trump said on Monday.