Providence voters approve ballot initiative that could lead to divestment from Israel
The vote makes Providence the largest municipality yet to vote in favor of some form of Israel divestment, following the lead of Somerville, Massachusetts.
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Trump: Monsey, NY Jews should vote 'in big numbers' for Lawler, he 'fights against antisemitism'
Germany sees sharp rise in Islamist-motivated antisemitic crimes since October 7
Jewish groups say Birmingham City Council move to discuss 'divestment boycott' of Israel is illegal
Over 130 arrested over Palestine Action terror designation protest outside US Embassy in London
The demonstration was organized by the activist group Defend Our Juries, which is campaigning against the British government's decision to outlaw Palestine Action.
Rift between El-Sayed and pro-Israel Democratic primary rival puts Michigan Jews on edge
Stevens outlined on Friday Jewish constituents' concerns about El-Sayed, noting that he himself has used rhetoric akin to blaming Michigan’s financial ills on Israel.
Pro-Palestinian group praised by Hamas for using global dockworkers' strike to push Israel boycott
As dockworkers across Europe protested against dangerous conditions for seafarers during wars in the Black Sea and Gulf, one anti-Israel group took the opportunity to protest military action in Gaza.
Canadian police officer wounded while stopping gunman outside synagogue released from hospital
Belleville police said Thursday that officer Jeff Smith was making progress in his recovery. Smith and his family were grateful for the support they had received from the community and beyond.
Florida man arrested, charged with threatening mass shooting against Jewish community
According to FDLE, 31-year-old Jerry Sneed has been charged with written or electronic threats to kill, do bodily injury, or conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism.
Hind Rajab Foundation accuses Israeli visiting London of 'using starvation as a method of warfare'
In its complaint, the organization attributes alleged involvement in war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide to the Israeli man during his service in the IDF in the Gaza Strip.
French court gives Irish man suspended sentence for antisemitic threat to Jewish couple
Patrick O’Brien, 60, told an Australian Jewish couple it was a shame Hitler hadn’t finished the job, then threatened to shoot the wife. Jewish groups say the sentence is too lenient.
Thailand revokes citizenship of Chabad leader Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor as crackdown continues
The decision follows a series of raids conducted in early October by Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI), police, tax authorities, and other government agencies.
Indian man suspected of faking Bondi Beach mass shooting injury to receive victim compensation
According to The Daily Telegraph, after his release on bail, Cyril was arrested by Australian immigration authorities on suspicion of remaining in the country beyond the expiration of his visa.
Egyptian man who fire-bombed pro-Israel rally in Colorado pleads guilty to federal hate crimes
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 47, an Egyptian national, is already serving a life sentence for his guilty plea in May to more than 100 state charges, including first-degree murder.
