World
Saar condemns Djerba machete attack
May 9, 2025 — A Jewish jewelry store owner was wounded, a week before the annual Lag B’Omer pilgrimage to the ancient El-Ghriba synagogue on the Tunisian island.
Rock-throwing terrorists injure Israeli baby in Jordan Valley
May 9, 2025 — A day earlier, three Israelis were wounded in two separate attacks in Judea and Samaria.
Anti-Israel protesters arrested after takeover of Columbia library
May 9, 2025 — “Columbia unequivocally rejects antisemitism and all other forms of harassment and discrimination,” stated Claire Shipman, acting president of Columbia University
Columbia University calls in police after anti-Israel activists invade library
May 8, 2025 — Demonstrators call for an ‘intifada revolution,’ disrupting studies before finals week, as the Ivy league school grapples with pressure from Trump administration
To mark 80 years to Germanys surrender a war photographer chronicles Jewish WWII veterans
May 8, 2025 — As Victory in Europe Day is celebrated on May 8, the stories of those who fought in the Red Army for freedom are captured in photos and interviews on the battles against Axis forces
Iranian terrorists plotted to attack Israeli embassy in London
May 8, 2025 — Five suspects, four of them Iranians, were arrested mere hours before the planned attack.
Global Jewish leaders call for action as antisemitism hits record highs on WWII anniversary
May 8, 2025 — Shocking report tracking antisemitism across seven major Diaspora communities reveals a global crisis fueled by the aftermath of October 7, with violent attacks, online hate and institutional failures to keep Jews safe
Sen. Graham: ‘It’s long past time to hit Iran hard’
May 7, 2025 — “Without Iran, the Houthis do not possess the capability to attack America, international shipping or Israel,” said Graham.
Thirty members of Hamas-glorifying student group arrested after occupying U of Washington building
May 7, 2025 — UW spokesman Victor Balta said the University “will not be intimidated by this sort of offensive behavior and will continue to oppose antisemitism in all its forms.”
In first US Jewish security outfit opens boot camp for volunteer synagogue guards
May 7, 2025 — New Community Security Service facility drills trainees in surveillance, intel, threat response and Krav Maga, as Jews build out defense array to counter antisemitic threats
Trump There are only 21 living hostages remaining in Gaza
May 7, 2025 — President Trump tells reporters three hostages in Gaza have died, lowering the total number of living hostages to 21. Coordinator for Hostages and Missing Gal Hirsch clarifies: 59 hostages are being held by Hamas, 24 of them are listed as living hostages.
Chinese fighter jets soar over Egypt in first joint exercises
May 6, 2025 — Analysts say the 18-day drills also help Egypt assert itself as a major regional power among the Arab nations and North Africa amid growing regional turbulence.
