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Argentine President Javier Milei dances with yeshiva students after receiving Lover of Israel prize

In his speech at the yeshiva, Milei thanked his hosts for presenting him with the award and said he viewed it as a commitment to continue supporting the Jewish people.

Argentina's President Javier Milei attends a meeting of the Shield of the Americas on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, US, September 22, 2026.
Actor Susan Sarandon is detained during a protest ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the United Nations 81st General Assembly in New York City, US, September 24, 2026.

Police arrest Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder, dozens more at Netanyahu protest outside UN

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces at a news conference that he is suing President Donald Trump's administration over its policies, he says, that will drive immigrants and mixed-status families away from public benefits they can legally receive on September 14, 2026.

Mamdani condemns Netanyahu UNGA speech as 'lies meant to sanitize his genocide'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 26, 2025

Netanyahu set for brief UNGA visit with limited diplomatic meetings, planned anti-Israel protests


'Ballsack Zionist': Jewish politician Lander insulted while protesting NYC Hindu nationalist event

"You look like a scrotum, you filthy ballsack!" one protester shouted at Democratic Congressional candidate Brad Lander at Madison Square Garden, adding. "F*** you, ballsack Zionist!"

Former NYC Comptroller Brad Lander speaks during a press conference outside of the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building on June 24, 2026 in New York City.

CBC allows reporters to describe 9/11 attacks as terrorism without attribution after backlash

As previously reported by The Jerusalem Post on Thursday, the CBC circulated a memo last week to reporters and editors instructing them not to refer to the attacks as “terrorist attacks.”

A sign is seen at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation building in Toronto, March 25, 2009.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul promises to increase holiday security at synagogues, Jewish sites

About two weeks ago, a man broke into Shabbat services at the Central Synagogue, attacked a worshiper and a security guard, and caused property damage. He was later charged with hate crimes.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul listens as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during the annual New York State Financial Control Board meeting on August 12, 2026 in New York City.

'Let us have our peace': Fearing disruption at Ground Zero, 9/11 families ask Mamdani to stay away

US AFFAIRS: Families of 9/11 victims are urging New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani to skip the 25th anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero, saying his presence could disrupt their day of mourning.

AMERICAN FLAGS and flowers mark victims’ names at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City. Families say the site is sacred ground that should be a place of mourning, not a ground for political division.

Will New York’s socialist shift make Jewish life even more expensive? - opinion

New York’s leftward turn promises big public benefits. But it could leave Jewish families juggling rising taxes and steep communal costs.

The skyline of Manhattan as seen from the Empire State Building in New York City, US, March 3, 2026.

Mamdani opposes NYC event with leader of India's Hindu nationalist group

"I don't support the rally, but I don't know if the city has any jurisdiction to cancel a private event," Mamdani, who is the first Muslim and Indian American mayor of New York City, said.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (L) listens as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions on August 12, 2026 in New York City.

Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to throw out conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein

Maxwell, 64, who represented herself, challenged her December 2021 conviction and sentence in Manhattan federal court and sought a writ of habeas corpus after claiming her punishment was unlawful.

Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein are seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, US, on December 19, 2025

Antisemitic incidents, anti-Israel hostility on rise in New York City public schools, report shows

The report claimed that in many cases, school administrations or district officials failed to act effectively, allowing hostile conditions to persist across multiple school years.

Students wait a line to enter the school on the first day of classes at New York City public schools in Manhattan, US, September 4, 2025; Illustrative.

'I stand with you': NYPD head Jessica Tisch speaks at NYC synagogue a week after antisemitic attack

The commissioner said the NYPD has been tracking attacks targeting Jewish victims across the globe ever since Hamas and terrorist groups attacked Israel on October 7, 2023.

Jessica Tisch speaks after being sworn in as the next Commissioner of the New York Police Department (NYPD)

‘Pay attention to New York, not Israel’: Gov. Kathy Hochul advises NYC Mayor Mamdani in rift

She also reaffirmed her commitment to the safety of Jewish New Yorkers, saying, “I will throw my body against any antisemitism. I have, and I will.”

Kathy Hochul says she has “intervened” prevent the destruction of a nearly century-old synagogue in Brooklyn