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Elected UK Green Party representative celebrates victory with attacks on ‘feral Zionist press’

BY ALEX CARSON — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:06:52 GMT

Folan stated, “I intend to stand by my manifesto: defend freedom of speech regarding Israel, support members when they’re attacked and smeared by the feral Zionist press."

'This shall not stand': Jewish, interfaith leaders protest antisemitism at rally

BY ALEX CARSON — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:56:15 GMT

Speakers included Jewish leaders and activists, with the rally focused on demanding greater security, confronting rising antisemitism, and demonstrating that Jews and our allies will stand together.

New AEN-ADL report: Higher education unions failing Jewish faculty, graduate students

BY ALEX CARSON — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:52:55 GMT

The report highlights how complex procedural rules, low participation rates in internal meetings, and strong pressure to conform allow small, highly organized groups to bypass the wider membership.

Israeli investment scam defrauds over 4,000 Australians out of millions of dollars - report

BY YOAV ETIEL — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:36:55 GMT

Mysterious Israeli businessman Shefi Goldberg claimed he had not committed any fraud or been involved in such activity, adding that he had no connection to the companies named in the investigation.

Ted Cruz hails $3.2 billion in Israeli investment, 4,200 jobs created in Texas

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:06:03 GMT

"Now that investment is expanding into AI, cyber, defense, water, and agriculture," said Cruz. "Texas gets the jobs, the capital, and the technology. That’s a partnership worth growing."

Israeli man missing in Japan for over three weeks, authorities seek public's assistance in search

BY YOAV ETIEL — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:44:07 GMT

The appeal comes following approval from 23-year-old Amir Amberber's family to make his status as a missing person public.

‘Lowest of lows’: US Holocaust survivors targeted in fake restitution scam

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:04:47 GMT

New York regulators warned of a scam by an entity calling itself the “Jewish Holocaust Claims Center,” which solicits compensation claims and is under investigation.

Outrage after Jewish custodian of tomb of Esther, Mordechai in Iran faces antisemitic abuse

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:34:47 GMT

An Uzbek national was filmed making antisemitic remarks to Nejad Rassad, the Jewish custodian of the Tomb of Esther and Mordechai in Hamadan, Iran.

France, Germany, UK, Italy condemn Israel's 'E1' West Bank plan, UK threatens sanctions

BY SHIR PERETS AND REUTERS — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:13:49 GMT

"The decision by the Israeli government to publish bid offers for construction projects within the framework of the E1 settlers' project is unacceptable," said a joint statement.

'It’s all a racial thing': Man faces federal charges after synagogue attack

BY GRACE GILSON/JTA — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:24:41 GMT

While Montes was handcuffed and arrested in the lobby of the synagogue, he then allegedly told a security guard “F–ck you [n-word]” and headbutted him near his left eye socket.

Jewish WWII British special forces veteran who fought against Nazis in Africa dies, aged 100

BY JAMES GENN — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:16:59 GMT

Cairo-born Jack Mann served as a radio operator in a reconnaissance and raiding unit formed to fight Nazis in Africa, later joining the SAS and SBS, including a posting in Mandatory Palestine.

‘Battery is not protest’: US judge rejects defense in Israeli flag assault case

BY ALEX CARSON — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:50:10 GMT

According to court filings, Ali approached Sumrall from behind while she was isolated from her group and yanked on the flag, causing brief choking, pain, and disorientation.

CUNY ordered to disclose all investments in companies with alleged ties to Israel

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:47:22 GMT

CUNY agreed to a settlement and to provide all its stock and bond holdings for every fiscal year since January 2020. This is to be done within the next 15 days.

UK court hears Jewish anti-Zionist activist invited support for Hamas after Oct. 7

BY ALEX CARSON — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:11:09 GMT

During the hearing, lawyers detailed the posts, including one in which Greenstein allegedly wrote, "Please share. Full support for the Gaza ghetto uprising."

Over half of US Jewish studies faculty records linked to anti-Israel positions

BY ALEX CARSON — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:32:32 GMT

The study was conducted by the Olam, an institutional intelligence platform for Israel and the global Jewish economy, and published in early August.

Hind Rajab Foundation files war crimes complaint in India against anonymous Israeli traveler

BY YOAV ETIEL — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:43:11 GMT

The pro-Palestinian organization claims that the Israeli is a reservist who was involved during his service in the Gaza Strip in the "unlawful destruction of civilian property" in Khan Yunis.

Israeli’s computer science olympiad gold medal revoked after displaying flag at awards ceremony

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:03:16 GMT

Team leader Ryvchin Ryvchin said the competition “was really great,” despite the incident, with three Israeli students winning gold and one bronze.

UK Green Party members discussed 'killing Zionists' in leaked WhatsApp messages

BY ALEX CARSON — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:41:51 GMT

The WhatsApp group, which members and activists used to coordinate party campaigning, conference motions, and foreign policy discussions, also contained remarks targeting British Jews.

Edinburgh Fringe venue admits to discrimination, canceling Jewish comedian

BY ALEX CARSON — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:40:06 GMT

The venue owner, Morrison Bros Ltd, operating The Banshee Labyrinth, conceded liability on the eve of trial with Jewish comedian Philip Simon on Monday.

Most antisemitic incidents in NYC schools involve direct harassment, vandalism, and threats - study

BY ALEX CARSON — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:58:48 GMT

The research, conducted by the United Jewish Teachers, tracked hundreds of hostile incidents occurring across the school system from October 2023 through July 2026.

German state bans anti-Israel ‘Palästina e.V.’ group over antisemitic propaganda, terror support

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:43:24 GMT

The state announced the ban on Tuesday, after an administrative court determined that Palästina e.V.'s purpose and activities go against Germany's constitutional order.

Two-thirds of religion-based hate crimes in 2025 were against Jews, FBI report reveals

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:14:52 GMT

The number of hate crimes targeting Jews was over seven times higher than the next highest target: anti-Muslim crimes (205 incidents).

Anti-Israel protesters dump fake blood outside embassy in Washington, set up fake graves

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:59:22 GMT

Among the signs held by the protesters were ones reading "No place for Israel in a good world" and "Israelis are baby killers."

Young US Jews embrace Judaism informally despite limited communal participation - study

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:05:03 GMT

The report found that socially immersive experiences lead to more success in creating a sense of belonging. These experiences involve summer camps, Israel travel programs, youth groups, and more.

Jewish, Hindu, Zoroastrian parents sue California school district over mosque field trip

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:42:40 GMT

Jewish, Hindu, and Zoroastrian parents allege students were encouraged to wear Islamic attire and exposed to religious advocacy on a school trip.

Belfast man charged after alleged attack on Israeli TV crew

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:00:47 GMT

'He came over to us and started asking questions. We put the camera on him, and then he gave us the middle finger and shouted: “f*** Israel.'

Buddhist monks, locals protest Chabad House in Sri Lanka amid threats, harassment

BY ALEX CARSON AND JONAH DAVIDOV — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:49:29 GMT

Rabbi Yossi Gabai told The Post that the center, which opened two weeks ago, has been targeted by individuals protesting its presence.

'Feared for my life': French Jew recalls antisemitic attacks in Barcelona when leaving synagogue

BY ALEX CARSON — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:19:05 GMT

"For 40 minutes, hundreds of people humiliated us and spat on us. There was a huge crowd around us. We feared we would be murdered," Jimmy Zaghroun, a 41-year-old French Jew from Paris, said.

Portuguese gov't demands investigation for antisemitic threats against Israeli doctoral student

BY ALEX CARSON — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:48:29 GMT

Portugal’s attorney general has been asked to investigate alleged antisemitism, threats and incitement targeting doctoral student Bar Harel.

Jewish woman elected president of Catholic Biblical Association of America - interview

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:18:32 GMT

She is also the first Jewish scholar to teach the New Testament at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome in 2019.