World
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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.
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British ambassador to Israel outlines UKs plan to protect countrys Jews
May 8, 2026 — British ambassador to Israel outlines UK’s plan to protect country’s Jews. Walters acknowledged that this is an issue that is also of concern for Jewish individuals and families in Israel who have links to the UK, or who simply want to travel to the UK.
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California secretary of state defends handling of antisemitic voter-guide content
May 8, 2026 — California secretary of state defends handling of antisemitic voter-guide content. “No challenges were received during the public display period,” Shirley N. Weber’s office told JNS.
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Boulder firebomber sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole 2128 years for murder and 100 others charges for antisemitic attack
May 8, 2026 — Boulder firebomber sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole, 2,128 years for murder and 100 others charges for antisemitic attack. “Today we’ve seen the defendant held fully accountable and fully responsible for the horrific hate crime that he committed and the act of antisemitism he committed,” said Michael Dougherty, Boulder County district attorney.
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NYT backs Gaza Pulitzer winner as questions mount over his images
May 8, 2026 — NYT backs Gaza Pulitzer winner as questions mount over his images. New York Times defends Gaza Pulitzer winner Saher Alghorra, rejecting claims of staged scenes and Hamas links as ‘baseless’; The win has reignited scrutiny over his past images, with people questioning context and credibility of his work
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WhatsApp founder donates record 200 million to Shaare Zedek
May 8, 2026 — WhatsApp founder donates record $200 million to Shaare Zedek. The gift from the Jan Koum Family Foundation is expected to triple the size of the Jerusalem hospital.
