World
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Jewish watchdog urges NYPD to increase officers in hot spots after synagogue attack
August 17, 2026 — Jewish watchdog urges NYPD to increase officers in hot spots after synagogue attack. In the incident on Friday night, Montes yelled during the service, disrupting it, and then struck a 63-year-old congregant and headbutted a member of security personnel who was escorting him out.
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Philadelphia Jewish museum vandalized with antisemitic graffiti third attack in nearly a year
August 17, 2026 — Philadelphia Jewish museum vandalized with antisemitic graffiti, third attack in nearly a year. Andrew Goretsky, senior regional director of the Anti-Defamation League in Philadelphia, said the incident was “deeply frustrating, but unfortunately not surprising.”
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Arab American group sues Boeing Lockheed Martin and Caterpillar over Israel aid
August 14, 2026 — Arab American group sues Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Caterpillar over Israel aid. The proposed federal class action alleges that the U.S. companies and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio enabled Israeli military operations that damaged U.S. citizen-owned property in Lebanon, though no ownership documentation was provided with the filing.
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Erdoan vows resolute fight for Palestinian statehood
August 14, 2026 — Erdoğan vows ‘resolute’ fight for Palestinian statehood. The Turkish leader spoke alongside P.A. chief Abbas, who was on a two-day official visit to Ankara.
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At the site of a Nazi massacre the Jews are forgotten
August 14, 2026 — At the site of a Nazi massacre, the Jews are forgotten. Former Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte invokes Gaza at Sant’Anna di Stazzema while ignoring the antisemitic hatred behind the Oct. 7 massacre.
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After centuries in India the last Cochin Jews try to keep their history alive
August 14, 2026 — After centuries in India, the last Cochin Jews try to keep their history alive ‘Every Jew has a dream that his last breath should be in Israel,’ a Kochi resident says. ‘I believe my last breath should be inside this synagogue’
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Mamdani dodges question on whether NYPD will go ahead with training in Israel
August 14, 2026 — Mamdani dodges question on whether NYPD will go ahead with training in Israel. Mayor says decision on maintaining counterterrorism, antisemitism training in Israel is up to city council; footage emerged last year of him blaming Israel for police violence in NY
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Habibi City and Mamdanistan NY Magazine celebrates Palestinian takeover of New York
August 14, 2026 — ‘Habibi City’ and ‘Mamdanistan’: NY Magazine celebrates Palestinian takeover of New York. The magazine known for its ability to spot trends in the Big Apple devoted an article to the Arab culture that has taken over the city since October 7th; the glowing article sparked charges of antisemitism and outrage: ‘For Habibi City to be ... Habibi City and Mamdanistan NY Magazine celebrates Palestinian takeover of New York
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X suspends Houthi spokesman Yahya Sarees account amid regional escalation
August 14, 2026 — X suspends Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree’s account amid regional escalation. Social media platform says account used to claim attacks by Yemeni rebels violated its rules, but doesn’t specify how; Yemeni government soldier killed as Houthi attacks intensify
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How a Connecticut Torah scroll traveled 50 years and thousands of miles to make aliyah - opinion
August 14, 2026 — How a Connecticut Torah scroll traveled 50 years, and thousands of miles, to make aliyah – opinion. A closing Connecticut synagogue, a chance Facebook connection, and a retired rabbi helped a Torah scroll dedicated to a young boy complete its journey to Jerusalem.
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One year after Mileis Genesis Prize the Isaac Accords are forging a pro-Israel network across LA
August 14, 2026 — One year after Milei’s Genesis Prize, the Isaac Accords are forging a pro-Israel network across LA. Inspired by President Milei’s vision and funded by the Genesis Prize Foundation, American Friends of Isaac Accords is building a web of Israel-Latin America ties designed to outlast political cycles
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Vast majority of antisemitic online content flagged by Jewish users stays online EU Jews say
August 14, 2026 — Vast majority of antisemitic online content flagged by Jewish users stays online, EU Jews say. The overall removal rate hovered near 19% for content that was formally flagged, compared to roughly 18% for content left unflagged.
