Pro-Palestinian activists intimidate Jewish residents in UK, push for Israel boycott
The activists, associated with the Apartheid-Free Zone (AFZ) movement, have been canvassing neighborhoods in Hackney, Bristol, Sheffield, and Brighton.
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Brisbane synagogue targeted in antisemitic hate crime, suspect arrested
Pro-Palestinian vandalism of London bakery with Jewish roots draws outcry from British Jews
Gail’s Bakery, which operates roughly 170 locations throughout the United Kingdom, opened its new location in north London, where it was met by a small group of pro-Palestinian protesters.
Illinois Senate candidate Robin Kelly says Israel committed ‘genocide’ in Gaza
“It may not have started off being like that, but I believe that is what it turned into,” said Kelly, who in August 2025 cosponsored an act to withhold the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel.
Isaiah Zagar, renowned Jewish mosaic artist who created Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, dies at 86
Zagar died of heart failure and Parkinson’s disease complications at his home in Philadelphia. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
JFNA chief Eric Fingerhut outlines security demands ahead of State of Jewish Union
“We are united in our commitment to America and to Jewish life," said the president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, Eric Fingerhut.
Belgium’s only Jewish MP accused of ‘split loyalty’ after seeking US advice on circumcision ban
“You must make a legal provision to allow Jewish religious mohels to perform their duties here in Belgium. It’s done in all civilized countries as legal procedure,” the US Ambassador to Belgium wrote.
Terror-linked Samidoun actively promoting terror, armed resistance in Sweden
The NGO, which referred to the October 7 attacks as a "great revolutionary event," is designated as a terrorist entity by Israel, Germany, the US, and Canada.
New York UN School ignored Jewish teacher's antisemitism complaints, investigated her instead
Nadine Sébag filed a complaint against the UNIS, stating that administrators and senior leadership were fully aware of the harassment and did nothing to prevent it.
International federation votes against expelling Israeli social workers' union
The International Federation of Social Workers voted to keep the Israeli Union of Social Workers after weeks of debate, rejecting a motion to expel the group amid opposition from Jewish organizations
A defunct synagogue, reminder of a once-proud community, collapses in Pennsylvania’s coal region
Mahanoy City’s first Jewish congregation dates back to 1888, having laid the cornerstone for the former Beth Israel Synagogue in 1923.
Australian who called Jews 'greatest enemy' of nation gets year in jail under new hate crime laws
"They [Jews] are an enemy to Western civilisation," said Brandon Koschel in an Australia Day speech, before being charged with publicly inciting hatred on the grounds of race.
