World
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Hamas operatives are being trained in Turkey to launch attacks against Israel - KAN
May 8, 2026 — Hamas operatives are being trained in Turkey to launch attacks against Israel – KAN. The operatives, who wear civilian clothing, regularly participate in training sessions on the use of small arms and tactics at public shooting clubs, as well as training in drone operations.
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Man charged for shooting at two Toronto-area synagogues in March
May 8, 2026 — Man charged for shooting at two Toronto-area synagogues in March. Accused, a minor at the time, fired shots at separate synagogues 30 minutes apart over Shabbat; is indicted on illegal weapons and property damage charges
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US Jewish group calls for zero tolerance as antisemitism surges in school district
May 8, 2026 — US Jewish group calls for ‘zero tolerance’ as antisemitism surges in school district. Students at Maryland district schools have faced antisemitic graffiti, physical threats and harassment, and ‘Heil Hitler’ gestures at events, community group head says
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Report Rubio OKed 25.8 billion sale of interceptors and other arms to Israel Mideast nations
May 8, 2026 — Report: Rubio OKed $25.8 billion sale of interceptors and other arms to Israel, Mideast nations. Amount is three times more than $8.6 billion sale that was originally reported, according to Bloomberg; weapons not expected to arrive for some time
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IDF cancels events in north amid concern over potential Hezbollah revenge attacks
May 8, 2026 — IDF cancels events in north amid concern over potential Hezbollah revenge attacks. Three said killed in villages across southern Lebanon as military targets Hezbollah infrastructure; Netanyahu warns no terrorist is safe after Radwan force chief killed in Beirut
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Brussels cathedral installs plaques apologizing for medieval pogrom depicted in its stained glass
May 8, 2026 — Brussels cathedral installs plaques apologizing for medieval pogrom depicted in its stained glass. Archbishop ‘asks forgiveness from the Jewish people for the suffering’ caused by 14th century claim that the city’s Jews desecrated communion wafers
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Irish athletes celebrities urge boycott of upcoming soccer games against Israel
May 8, 2026 — Irish athletes, celebrities urge boycott of upcoming soccer games against Israel Signing letter titled ‘Stop the Game,’ leading figures demand Irish government ‘respect and represent’ wishes of the people, cancel UEFA Nations League games planned for this fall
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GW University investigates possible chemical attack on student-led Israel festival
May 8, 2026 — GW University investigates possible chemical attack on student-led Israel festival. The university will examine whether individuals attending the event were targeted based on their Jewish faith, it said in a statement.
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Netanyahu US Israel in full coordination on Iran
May 8, 2026 — Netanyahu: US, Israel in ‘full coordination’ on Iran. IDF and security agencies are prepared for any scenario, says the Israeli prime minister.
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Belgian synagogue reopens two months after terrorist attack
May 8, 2026 — Belgian synagogue reopens two months after terrorist attack. U.S. Ambassador: “Honored to stand with the Jewish community of Liège as they reclaim this sacred place.”
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Connecticut legislature passes bill consolidating 20 state hate crime statutes
May 8, 2026 — Connecticut legislature passes bill consolidating 20 state hate crime statutes. “This is meant to make the job of the police and prosecutors easier,” Tara Cook-Littman, of the Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut, told JNS.
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Cornell publishes footage defending president from claims he hit anti-Israel activists with car
May 8, 2026 — Cornell publishes footage defending president from claims he hit anti-Israel activists with car. The Cornell president claimed that he was followed to his car, where students surrounded it, blocking its path and banging on its windows.
