World
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Woefully inadequate plea deal with just a year in jail for man who killed elderly Jew in LA Jewish groups say
May 7, 2026 — ‘Woefully inadequate’ plea deal, with just a year in jail, for man who killed elderly Jew in LA, Jewish groups say. “It is disturbing to see some corners of our justice system treat the life of a Jewish American as worth so little,” Alyza Lewin, president of U.S. affairs at the Combat Antisemitism Movement, told ... Woefully inadequate plea deal with just a year in jail for man who killed elderly Jew in LA Jewish groups say
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Jews should prepare to leave Belgium mohel indictment sparks fears for Jewish future
May 7, 2026 — ‘Jews should prepare to leave Belgium’: mohel indictment sparks fears for Jewish future. Belgian officials say the case stems from complaints within the Jewish community, while Israel says Belgium must create a legal framework protecting circumcision
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Miss Israel says Mamdanis wife ended cafe exchange after learning she was Israeli
May 7, 2026 — Miss Israel says Mamdani’s wife ended cafe exchange after learning she was Israeli. Melanie Shiraz says Rama Duwaji’s tone changed after she introduced herself as Miss Israel, ending what began as a friendly exchange at a Brooklyn cafe
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Labour Party releases video ft. antisemitic quotes said by Green Party candidates
May 7, 2026 — Labour Party releases video ft. antisemitic quotes said by Green Party candidates. Examples from the video include, “Ramming a synagogue isn’t antisemitism, it’s revenge,” and “It takes a serious effort not to be a tiny bit antisemitic.”
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US Iran nearing one-page war-ending agreement response expected within 48 hours
May 6, 2026 — US, Iran nearing one-page war-ending agreement, response expected within 48 hours. Key points include both countries lifting their respective blockades of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the US removing sanctions and Iran committing to a 15-year moratorium on enrichment.
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ADL report says 2025 one of most violent years for American Jews
May 6, 2026 — ADL report says 2025 one of most violent years for American Jews. “People are being murdered because of antisemitism on American soil, and thousands more are threatened,” stated Jonathan Greenblatt, of the Anti-Defamation League.
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When the media loses its moral compass
May 6, 2026 — When the media loses its moral compass. Jason Pearlman says the international media has struggled to distinguish between sides in a conflict that, to him, are not morally symmetrical
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Trump declares a national Sabbath as part of Jewish American Heritage Month
May 6, 2026 — Trump declares a ‘national Sabbath’ as part of Jewish American Heritage Month. The national Sabbath will take place next week during the Torah portion of Bamidbar; Trump: ‘we honor Jewish Americans’ role in shaping the story of our Nation’
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Turkey flexes military muscle with new long-range hypersonic missile
May 6, 2026 — Turkey flexes military muscle with new long-range hypersonic missile. Defense Minister Yaşar Güler says the liquid-fueled YILDIRIMHAN is Turkey’s longest-range missile yet, as Ankara expands its domestic arms industry and seeks greater military self-reliance
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CNN Israel and US planning another round of strikes in Iran
May 5, 2026 — CNN: Israel and US planning another round of strikes in Iran. Report says Israel and the US are coordinating amid Hormuz tensions, with plans in place for possible strikes on Iran if diplomacy fails.
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US Gulf states push new UN resolution targeting Iranian mines in Strait of Hormuz
May 5, 2026 — US, Gulf states push new UN resolution targeting Iranian mines in Strait of Hormuz.The narrower U.N. Security Council measure would require Tehran to disclose mine locations and halt attacks on commercial shipping in the strategic waterway.
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Sustained harassment of Jews at largest US labor union complaint alleges
May 5, 2026 — ‘Sustained’ harassment of Jews at largest US labor union, complaint alleges. The National Education Association “sends the message to the local and state affiliates that antisemitism is acceptable,” Marci Lerner Miller, of the Brandeis Center, told JNS.
