Justice Dept official says she authorized probe of University of Washington response to Jew-hatred. “The University of Washington has been notified by the U.S. Department of Justice that it is conducting a compliance review. The university will cooperate with the review and provide information and responses,” a UW spokesperson told JNS.

Hamas awaits the end of the Iran war while preparing for continued fighting. Hamas is exploiting the diplomatic stalemate to delay demands for its disarmament, while working to consolidate its governance in the Gaza Strip, rebuild its military capabilities and continue terrorist activity against IDF forces.

Second French UNIFIL soldier dies following Hezbollah attack. French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin said the Iranian proxy ambushed the peacekeeping force.

Trump, in absentia, becomes first non-Israeli to receive Israel’s top civilian honor. Trump reportedly planned to accept the prize with a videotaped address at one point, with Israel’s Education Minister officially extending the invitation in early February.

Blood diamonds, crypto: Hezbollah’s financial operations in Europe serve as major terror lifeline. DPI found that Hezbollah’s financial operations span the European continent, with particular focus on wealthier, larger nations like France and Germany.

Mamdani office has no definition of antisemitism after dropping IHRA, czar confirms. When asked how the Mamdani administration defines antisemitism, MOCA executive director Phylisa Wisdom said: “Across city government, there is not a definition codified for any form of hate at all.”

Israel prepared to renew Iran war, awaiting ‘green light’ from Trump, Katz says. Katz noted that the IDF was awaiting the green light from the US, adding that future attacks would be “different and deadly,” targeting “the most painful places.”

Pope condemns killing of protesters in Iran, reaffirms stance against war “When a regime… takes away the lives of other people unjustly, then obviously that is something that should be condemned,” Pope Leo said during a press conference.

Iran uses fast boats to seize container ships in Strait of Hormuz, challenging US blockade. Iran’s “fast-attack” ships have not been considered much of a threat, according to Trump, but have since been used to seize two container ships near the Strait.