Trump Administration develops Iran containment plan, expanded Israel normalization Trump said that the US could strike Pickaxe mountain, a heavily fortified facility where Iran is thought to be developing nuclear capabilities. September 5, 2026
Iran planning coordinated multifront attack against Israel, according to Israeli intelligence The plan under consideration would involve Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and pro-Iranian militias in Iraq . September 5, 2026
Hasidic leaders meet Trump at White House The gathering had been extensively prepared for in the days leading up to the visit, with community leaders holding consultations on issues they intended to raise with the president. September 4, 2026
JD Vance refuses to disavow Tucker Carlson Vance angered a number of attendees and Jewish conservatives when he sidestepped a question about Carlson and other controversial right-wing podcasters during his RJC speech. September 4, 2026
Netanyahu says overthrow of Iranian regime ‘within reach’ 'Overthrowing the regime is the central mission still before us, but it is near. It is not impossible, and it is within reach.' September 3, 2026
Iranian media urges IRGC to cut undersea cables in Strait of Hormuz Shariatmadari acknowledged that deliberately severing the cables would violate international law but argued that the action would be justified. September 3, 2026
Democrats overwhelmingly oppose bill targeting anti-Israel college boycotts 'The goal of the BDS movement is the destruction of the democratic State of Israel, America’s critical ally in the global fight against terror,' Gottheimer said. September 3, 2026
Two Israelis and 30 Jewish visitors among the thousands missing in Nepal flooding The floodwaters buried buildings and vehicles in villages for dozens of miles. September 3, 2026
New Gaza flotilla planned for 3rd anniversary of Oct. 7 invasion Anti-Israel flotilla coalition announces new bid to breach security blockade of the Gaza Strip this October, coinciding with third anniversary of the Hamas invasion. September 3, 2026
Vast majority of Americans reject anti-Israel radicals on left and right – poll New survey shows little support on either side of the aisle for far-left pro-Hamas commentator Hasan Piker and right-wing conspiracy theorist Candace Owens. September 3, 2026
Trump team avoiding war before midterms; president says Israel won’t be drawn into conflict The Trump administration is instead emphasizing economic pressure on Tehran in hopes of securing concessions in future negotiations. September 2, 2026
Mossad chief says sanction easing has removed Syria’s motivation to make security deal with Israel Turkey's presence within Syria may create another impediment to a Syria-Israel agreement. September 2, 2026
Abdul El-Sayed to join panel with 9/11 conspiracy theorists at Islamic convention days before 9/11 anniversary Shakir has called for an 'examination' of what he described as 'glaring weaknesses and inconsistencies' in the official 9/11 narrative. September 2, 2026
The USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand following its Middle East deployment The visit marked the Lincoln’s first full port stop after 286 days at sea from the start of the deployment in 2025. September 2, 2026
UK vows ‘comprehensive reset’ of Israel ties, including punishment for E1 project British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pledges major changes to relationship with Israel, with new sanctions expected in the coming weeks. September 2, 2026
Iran launches retaliatory strikes against US assets in Middle East Iran attacked U.S. positions in Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq and Bahrain in a second retaliatory exchange. September 2, 2026
Merz says Israel ‘wouldn’t exist’ without German aid Consecutive Israeli prime ministers, including Benjamin Netanyahu, have insisted that Israel’s survival and existence are owed to its own sacrifices, resources, and ingenuity of its people. September 2, 2026
Russia trying to seize tens millions of dollars of Jewish immigrants’ assets in Israel Russian authorities target billions of rubles in assets owned by Jewish immigrants living in Israel who say they are being persecuted over their political beliefs. September 2, 2026
UN threatens to sue Israel over seizure of UNRWA facility in Jerusalem United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres threatens to take Israel to the International Court of Justice in The Hague over seizure of UNRWA site built on Jewish National Fund land taken by Jordan after 1948 occupation. September 2, 2026
US embassies across Middle East urge ‘heightened vigilance’ as fighting resumes Other alerts cautioned that airspace could close suddenly and flights could be canceled or significantly delayed. September 1, 2026
US strikes IRGC targets across Strait of Hormuz, Trump threatens more force Before Tuesday’s strikes, Trump told Fox News that Washington would retaliate for Iran's strikes on US forces in Jordan. September 1, 2026
California lawmakers pass bills to address antisemitism, deem ‘Jewish’ an ethnicity and protect religious observance This bill, which would take effect in 2030, would affect forms issued by agencies ranging from public schools to unemployment offices to prisons. September 1, 2026
Vance makes pitch to Jewish Republicans at closed-door Las Vegas gathering Vance said that he believes antisemitism is 'corrosive for the soul' and spoke about his relationships with Jews and views on Christian-Jewish relations. September 1, 2026
At Jewish Republican summit, GOP casts midterms as a battle against DSA Even the WiFi password for the Vegas confab—'DSA=AntiUSA'—offered a rejection of the group. September 1, 2026
On Iran sanctions, New York Times makes a dramatic about-face When it was the Times' plan rather than Trump's plan, the skepticism was absent. September 1, 2026
Turkish FM calls Netanyahu ‘enemy of humanity,’ denies Mecca Pact targets Israel Fidan urged the international community to “fight against the Netanyahu threat.” August 31, 2026
Rep. Randy Fine denounces ‘rise of Islam in America’ at GOP Jewish confab Fine was one of a few speakers who blasted progressive figures such as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Abdul El-Sayed, and the streamer Hasan Piker. August 31, 2026
Netanyahu backs Slovenian PM in internal clash over Israel Under Janša, the government dropped all the anti-Israel sanctions adopted by his predecessor, Robert Golob of the left-wing Freedom Movement. August 31, 2026
Israel, Greece sign massive ‘Achilles Shield’ defense deal Israeli defense companies to build an advanced air defense network for Greece, part of a €3 billion agreement between the two countries. August 31, 2026
Spain’s PM accuses Israel of misinformation campaign during migrant crisis Spain's strongly anti-Israel premier accuses Israel and Russia of spreading disinformation about the migrant crisis in Ceuta, suggesting move was part of a broader plot to sow discord in Europe. August 31, 2026
UK chief rabbi warns planned Israel sanctions could fuel antisemitism, harm peace Britain's chief rabbi makes rare public statement on foreign policy after speaking with Foreign Secretary, denouncing plans to impose sweeping trade ban on Israeli settlements in response to planned construction east of Jerusalem. August 31, 2026
Leading famine expert largely silent as catastrophic predictions for Gaza fail to materialize Malnutrition rates in Gaza are less severe than many neighboring Middle Eastern countries and are comparable to several European countries. August 31, 2026
Escalation imminent? Iran attacks US base in UAE Tehran claims American forces and helicopters at a UAE base were targeted by Iranian attack drones. August 31, 2026
Carlson escalates war on Trump over ‘nuclear’ option against Iran, calls for his ‘immediate’ removal Carlson’s attack comes amid his growing estrangement from the pro-Israel conservative movement, driven largely by his fierce opposition to confronting Iran. August 31, 2026
US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island over sea mine threat Revolutionary Guard forces were observed preparing to launch rockets carrying sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported. August 30, 2026
Greece to buy $3.6 billion Israeli air defense network The project will link several Israeli weapons systems through a single command-and-control network. August 30, 2026
Biden sent top brass to lobby Netanyahu not to invade Gaza after Oct 7 – Gantz Gantz says the Biden administration dispatched four senior American military commanders to Israel after the Hamas invasion of October 7, 2023, to convince Israeli leaders not to back an invasion of Gaza. August 30, 2026
Vance, who’s drawn ire of Jewish conservatives, will speak at Republican Jewish confab The vice president has lost the confidence of the pro-Israel crowd with his reprimanding of Israeli officials, indulgence of anti-Israel conspiracy theories and silence on Tucker Carlson. August 30, 2026
Far-right anti-Israel troll Milo Yiannopoulos deported from the US Yannopoulos, a far-right provocateur who once backed Trump before working with Kanye West, detained by ICE and deported as an illegal immigrant. August 30, 2026
Finland cuts UNRWA funding over Hamas ties, redirects Palestinian aid Finland was among more than a dozen countries that temporarily suspended contributions to UNRWA in 2024 on suspicion of Hamas involvement. August 29, 2026
Jewish, Israeli humanitarian groups mobilize to help Nepal after devastating flash floods So far, the main area affected has been Rasuwa, a mountainous district in central Nepal bordering Tibet, where homes, roads, hydropower facilities and other critical infrastructure have been destroyed. August 29, 2026
Meta removes 35 accounts of Iranian-linked network targeting US users More than 79,000 people followed one or more of the Instagram accounts, the report stated. August 29, 2026
4 men plead guilty to torching 4 London-based ambulances operated by Jewish charity Counterterrorism police had looked into the possible involvement of Iranian proxies in the Jewish ambulance arson, as well as other attacks on Jewish sites in London. August 29, 2026
‘That sucker’s open’: Trump declares access clear through Strait of Hormuz More than 200 mine-like objects were removed, although U.S. officials said only 11 were actual mines and few had been properly deployed. August 28, 2026
Danon slams UN for refusing to retract Gaza famine claims Recent UNICEF assessments have indicated lower levels of acute malnutrition among young children. August 28, 2026
Former Mossad chief: Pressure Iran until regime falls Barnea said Trump 'understands very well that the radical Iranian regime must not be left in place.' August 28, 2026
California could become the first state to list ‘Jewish’ as an ethnicity Citing data from the Pew Research Center, a statement from the coalition noted that more than 50% of American Jews describe ancestry and culture as the core of being Jewish, while only 36% choose religion. August 28, 2026
North American aliyah reaches record high for August as thousands choose Israel despite regional uncertainty With an average age of 29, the current wave of North American olim includes some 480 families, roughly 1,100 single men and women, and approximately 250 retirees. August 28, 2026
CBC tells Canadian journalists not to call 9/11 a terrorist attack The same policy prompted criticism of the public broadcaster following the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack in Israel. August 28, 2026
Trump nixes return to Iran framework as talks halt “Our conditions must be accepted by the United States,” IRGC spokesman Brig. Gen. Hossein Mohebbi told Iranian state television. August 27, 2026
State Department urges heightened security for Jews during High Holidays 'We urge your government to deploy law enforcement, counterterrorism or military forces, as appropriate, to synagogues and other locations hosting services or events,' the cable states. August 27, 2026
Trump may target UK with tariffs over ban on Israeli settlement trade – report British Prime Minister Andy Burnham reportedly informed that President Trump could hit the UK with new tariffs over his government's plans to impose a comprehensive trade ban on Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria. August 27, 2026
Israel begins expelling European officials in retaliation for anti-settlement measures Israel boots Dutch officials from Gaza coordination center, eyes expulsion of British, German, and Italian personnel as well. August 27, 2026
45 Democratic Senators demand Israel halt settlement expansion, crack down on alleged ‘settler violence’ 45 of Senate's 47 Democrats sign letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu demanding that Israel end construction in Judea and Samaria, demolish outpost settlements, and crack down on alleged 'settler violence.' August 27, 2026
Iran puts expat Farsi media on ‘military target list’ Iranian officials accused BBC Persian, Iran International, and Radio Farda of working with foreign intelligence agencies. August 27, 2026
Notorious 9/11 planner to finally face trial, 25 years later A military judge has finally set a 2028 trial date for Al-Qaeda operative Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. August 27, 2026
UK plans ‘robust’ settlement sanctions as Labour warns against full Israel boycott Some 140 Labour members of Parliament, about one-third of the party’s House of Commons delegation. August 26, 2026
US targets Palestine Action in crackdown on ‘far-left’ terrorism The UK proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist group in July 2025 under Section 1 of the Terrorism Act of 2000. August 26, 2026
Hack of water sector supplier draws FBI scrutiny as Iran-linked cyber concerns grow Dixon Land, a spokesperson for the FBI’s Kansas City field office, said that the FBI was in contact with Micro-Comm about the hack and coordinating with other law enforcement agencies. August 26, 2026
Multiple Abdul El-Sayed donors also gave thousands to Jew-hating Dan Bilzerian’s congressional run Bilzerian ultimately lost to Randy Fine by about 40 points, after blowing more than a million dollars of his own cash on the effort, FEC records show. August 26, 2026
