May 1, 2026 — Anti-Israel oysterman in Maine poised to become Democratic nominee for US Senate. State’s governor ends campaign after negative ads failed to derail Graham Platner despite his Nazi tattoo, history of derogatory comments online

May 1, 2026 — Venice Biennale jury resigns after demanding, in vain, that Israel and Russia be excluded. Largest international art exhibition spurns 5-judge panel that had pledged not to consider works by nations whose leaders face ICC arrest warrants; awards postponed from May to November

May 1, 2026 — Peruvian president claims Jews pushed Germany into war because ‘they controlled banks.’ The comments were made on Tuesday during a speech at a ceremony for the 138th anniversary of the Chamber of Commerce of Lima.

May 1, 2026 — Antisemitism ‘everywhere’ in German universities, student union president tells ‘Post’ – interview Dekel told the Post that antisemitism in German universities is widespread, though reporting of incidents may be better in bigger cities, where more Jews live.

May 1, 2026 — A ‘general aversion to anything Jewish’ reported in Italy after Milan clash and Rome shooting. Jewish participants are driven from a historic anti-fascist march while a separate shooting in Rome intensifies a national debate over antisemitism, public memory, and civic space.

May 1, 2026 — GOP lawmaker pushed to add a Holocaust denier to New Hampshire’s Holocaust panel. A New Hampshire Republican lawmaker pushed to place a Holocaust denier on the state’s Holocaust education commission, sparking outrage from Jewish leaders and lawmakers.

May 1, 2026 — London police charge man with attempted murder in antisemitic Golders Green stabbing attack. Britain on Thursday raised its national terrorism threat level to “severe” from “substantial,” after the antisemitic stabbing attack in north London.

May 1, 2026 — Spain reportedly summons Israeli chargé d’affaires as protests erupt over Gaza flotilla seizure. Protests erupted in Barcelona after Israel intercepted the Gaza-bound flotilla, which also led Spain to summon Israel’s chargé d’affaires, Dana Erlich, in response to the detentions.

May 1, 2026 — Israel looks beyond the Middle East in strategic turn to Central Asia. Opinion: President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Kazakhstan reflects a broader shift in Israel’s foreign policy, as the Abraham Accords evolve into a platform for pragmatic cooperation beyond the Middle East and middle powers seek flexible partnerships in a changing global order

May 1, 2026 — Russia becomes Syria’s primary oil supplier despite Western pivot. Despite warming ties with the West, Syria has turned to Russia as its main oil supplier, underscoring economic constraints, limited market access and Moscow’s continued influence after Bashar Assad’s fall

May 1, 2026 — Most Gaza flotilla activists to disembark in Greece, Israel to bring two in for questioning. However two of the activists, Saif Abu Keshek, suspected of affiliation with a terrorist organization and Thiago Ávila, suspected of illegal activity, will be brought to Israel for questioning.

May 1, 2026 — Trump insists Iran would use a nuclear weapon if it had one, praises Epic Fury’s military successes. Trump told Newsmax that while Iran’s military is heavily damaged, only a guarantee against nuclear development will secure a lasting peace, calling for stronger global action.