Hollywood legend Richard Gere meets families of hostages held in Gaza, calls for global actionThe families expressed both the heartbreak of their prolonged separation and their hope for international intervention. December 13, 2024
US Catholic group aims to get AJC Jew-hatred guide into ‘hands of every bishop’Bishop Joseph Bambera, of the Scranton, Pa., diocese, and chairman of the committee on ecumenical and interreligious affairs of the Conference of Catholic Bishops, told JNS that the Catholic edition of the glossary will help fight Jew-hatred in parishes across the country. December 13, 2024
Biden commutes 1,500 sentences in one day, shattering recordThe record-breaking act of clemency comes just two weeks after the president’s controversial pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, which he promised not to do numerous times. December 13, 2024
Trump named ‘Time’ magazine ‘Person of the Year’The news magazine noted that while in some years the selection was difficult, this year it was unquestionably not. December 12, 2024
Syrian mass murderer settles into luxury Moscow lifeFinancial records show the Assad family owns over 20 luxury properties across Moscow valued at over $30 million, including opulent apartments in the city’s elite business district where units fetch upwards of 10 million euros. December 12, 2024
House passes annual defense bill with hundreds of millions for IsraelThe bill also bars Tricare—the military’s health-care program—from paying for any medical procedure that could cause sterilization as part of the treatment of gender dysphoria in children, including sex-change operations. December 12, 2024
Jewish ace Max Fried signs record-breaking contract with the New York YankeesFried, a Los Angeles native who grew up worshiping Hall of Famer and fellow Jewish southpaw,Sandy Koufax, will likely spend the remainder of his career playing in the city with the most Jews in the world. December 11, 2024
‘For Palestine’ – Congresswoman’s home targeted by bomb threatBomb squad dispatched to Republican lawmaker's private residence after she received email claiming a pipe bomb had been hidden in her mailbox - on behalf of Palestine. December 11, 2024
‘The Pope can’t rewrite the Bible,’ says Evangelical leaderAmerican Evangelical Christian leader denounces Vatican Nativity scene showing baby Jesus with a Palestinian keffiyeh. December 11, 2024
US boxing legend accosted by UK mob over Israel supportRetired boxer Floyd Mayweather, an outspoken supporter of Israel, was surrounded by a mob and physically attacked over his pro-Israel positions during a visit to London. December 11, 2024
Ex-hostage to Trump: ‘Free them all, I trust you’Freed American-Israeli hostage urges Donald Trump to do 'everything in his power' to save the captives still held in Gaza December 11, 2024
House elects Brian Mast, US army veteran who assisted Israeli soldiers, to lead Foreign Affairs CommitteeMast wore his Israeli army uniform to Congress in the days after Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas massacred 1,200 people inside Israel and took hundreds hostage. December 11, 2024
With Biden on his way out, GOP-led House ramps up funding for joint military projects with Israel$47 million will fund U.S.-Israel collaboration on emerging defense technologies, including directed energy weapons, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. December 11, 2024
US aid group purges dozens of pro-Hamas employeesWashington D.C.-based charity World Central Kitchen fires dozens of Gaza employees accused of terror ties. December 11, 2024
Deficit explodes to $622B in just 2 months under Biden’s watchWith the national debt now approaching $36 trillion, newly appointed Trump advisor Elon Musk is warning that failure to address the deficit threatens critical programs including defense, Medicare, and Social Security. December 10, 2024
Days after Trump’s victory, Biden-Harris admin granted Iran $10 billion in sanctions relief, congressional notice shows'This policy of appeasement needs to end on January 20, and locking down these accounts, so Iran can't get access, should be priority one,' said Richard Goldberg, a former White House National Security Council member. December 10, 2024
‘Netanyahu did more against terror in a year than the EU did in 70,’ says Dutch MPDutch MP meets with Israeli leaders, praises Netanyahu for his handling of the war against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran. December 10, 2024
Palestinian Authority mouthpiece slams ‘white, racist’ Americans for electing Donald TrumpOfficial Palestinian Authority daily repeatedly accuses President-elect Donald Trump of 'racism,' castigates 'white and racist majority' of Americans for backing him in 2024 election. December 10, 2024
Suspect linked to UnitedHealthcare CEO assassination apprehendedHis arrest was prompted by a tip from an employee at the Altoona McDonald’s, who recognized him from news reports and contacted authorities. December 10, 2024
‘Not a Pretty Day’ – Trump envoy warns Hamas of consequences if Israeli hostages not freed by inauguration day‘You heard what Trump said,’ says president-elect’s designated Middle East envoy, expressing optimism a deal will be brokered between Hamas and Israel before Trump enters office on January 20th. December 9, 2024
US Supreme Court to rule on $655 million terror lawsuit against Palestinian AuthorityA federal appeals court had thrown out a $655 million judgment against the Palestinian Authority saying the US lacked jurisdiction. December 8, 2024
Appeals court upholds TikTok ban, giving social media platform six weeks to sever ties with CCP-controlled parent companyChinese national security laws require organizations, like TikTok, to cooperate with intelligence gathering. December 8, 2024
President-elect Trump attends Notre Dame Cathedral reopening in ParisConspicuously absent was U.S. President Joe Biden, who reportedly skipped the event following a demanding diplomatic trip to Angola, Africa. December 8, 2024
‘Assad is gone’ – Trump reacts to fall of DamascusPresident-elect Donald Trump says rebels managed to overthrow Assad due to Russia abandoning Syrian government, attributes shift to Ukraine war and 'Israel's fighting success.' December 8, 2024
Feds use bank loophole to surveil Americans’ financial data without warrants, house judiciary saysThe Friday report has shed 'new light on the decaying state of Americans’ financial privacy and the federal government’s widespread, warrantless surveillance programs,' the committee said. December 8, 2024
Jewish Democrat announces challenge against anti-Israel NYC councilwomanThe incumbent councilwoman also voted against a resolution to establish 'End Jew Hatred Day' in New York City. December 6, 2024
Republican leaders demand Biden-Harris admin freeze lame duck green loans following bombshell reportThe office is also reviewing applications requesting an eye-popping total of $324.3 billion, up from the $303.5 billion reported last month. December 6, 2024
‘There’s no accountability’: Senators berate cybersecurity officials for response to ‘disturbing and widespread’ Chinese hack of US telecomsNone of the at least eight breached U.S. telecommunications providers have managed to oust the hackers from their networks. December 6, 2024
BYU’s star Jewish quarterback Jake Retzlaff scores sponsorship deal with ManischewitzIt will include a limited run of Retzlaff matzah boxes that won’t be available in stores but will be distributed in a giveaway, as well as social media and video content including Retzlaff and showcasing recipes and holiday traditions. December 5, 2024
Israeli minister eyes Trump support for population transfer in Gaza StripIsrael's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir pushing government to present plan to Trump after January 20th, under which Israel would encourage Jewish settlement of Gaza, while enabling voluntary emigration of Palestinian Arabs. December 5, 2024
Amnesty International under fire over report accusing Israel of Gaza genocideIsraeli Foreign Ministry castigates 'fanatical' Amnesty International report accusing IDF of 'genocide' in the Gaza Strip, while human rights lawyer blasts report as 'baseless' and distorted. December 5, 2024
French government collapses after National Assembly ousts Prime Minister in no confidence voteThe motion makes Barnier the shortest-serving prime minister in France’s modern Republic. December 5, 2024
Police investigating ‘brazen targeted’ killing of UnitedHealthcare CEOThompson’s wife said on Wednesday that her husband had been receiving threats before he was killed. December 5, 2024
Trump envoy already working with Israel, Qatar to secure hostages’ releaseSteven Witkoff met with Qatari and Israeli prime ministers; U.S. official says he is learning the hostage issue, not negotiating. December 5, 2024
UN calls for conference to advance Palestinian stateThe conference will take place in New York on June 2-4, with a preparatory meeting to be held in May. December 4, 2024
Annexation plan not a deal-breaker for Saudi deal, says ex-Trump advisorDeputy National Security Advisor from first Trump administration says president-elect will push new policies vis-a-vis Iran, the Palestinian Authority, and the Abraham Accords. December 4, 2024
In major reversal, Australia calls for full Israeli withdrawal from Judea, SamariaEnding nearly quarter century of policy, Australia backs UN resolution demanding Israel withdraw from all of Judea and Samaria, along with eastern Jerusalem, and establish Palestinian state including Gaza Strip. December 4, 2024
France, Saudis to spearhead summit pushing for Palestinian statehoodUnited Nations votes to call for conference in 2025 to advance Palestinian statehood, with France and Saudi Arabia announcing plans to head up the summit. December 4, 2024
UN demands Israel withdraw from Old City of Jerusalem, Judea and SamariaUnited Nations General Assembly resolution passed by overwhelming majority calls on Israel to withdraw from all areas captured in 1967, including eastern Jerusalem. December 4, 2024
Trump to prioritize hostage release, pressure on Iran, Saudi peace deal, says Mideast adviserThe new president still actively wants to achieve peace in the region, says new Middle East adviser Massad Boulos. December 4, 2024
ICC sexual harassment probe marred by conflict of interestThe UN agency, which is expected to investigate the sexual harassment claims against ICC prosecutor Karim Khan, employed his wife for two years. December 4, 2024
Google worried by backlash over Israeli gov’t contractA Google spokeswoman said in a statement that the company's services to Israel were not used for military purposes. December 4, 2024
EXCLUSIVE: The fierce battle to protect Montreal’s Jewish communityWhile Montreal burned, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was notably absent from the crisis, attending a Taylor Swift concert. December 4, 2024
Internal polls showed Harris never led Trump in battleground statesInternal analytics showed Harris locked in a dead heat with Trump in Wisconsin at 47-47, while trailing in Pennsylvania, where Trump held a slim 48-47 advantage. December 3, 2024
South Korean president declares emergency martial law to eradicate ‘pro-North Korean anti-state forces’The Democratic Party, which has a majority in parliament, 'paralyzed state affairs and turned the National Assembly into a den of criminals,' South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said. December 3, 2024
Israel rebuts ‘disappointing’ accusations by European powers on Gaza aidIsraeli military says hundreds of truckloads of international aid are waiting idly at Gaza crossing point, rebutting European accusations Israel is limiting entry of aid to Gaza. December 3, 2024
Hamas leadership welcomed by multiple countriesAccording to Sky News Arabia, senior Hamas officials left Doha for 'various destinations.' December 3, 2024
‘Refreshing’ – Israeli minister hails Trump’s ultimatum to HamasSenior Israeli minister lauds American president-elect's recent comments on Israeli captives in the Gaza Strip and warning to Hamas that there "will be hell to pay' if hostages are not released by inauguration day. December 3, 2024
State Department: US hasn’t determined if Israel violated Lebanon ceasefireMatthew Miller, State Dept. spokesman, said that the ceasefire agreement, signed by Israel and Lebanon, contains a mechanism for reporting potential violations and how Washington and Paris will respond to them. December 3, 2024
Muslim NFL player under scrutiny for ‘dirty hit’ against QB, while wearing pro-Hamas cleatsOne cleat displayed the message 'Surely to Allah we belong and to him we will all return,' while the other listed Hamas casualty figures from the war. December 2, 2024
Biden administration joins France in accusing Israel of violating Lebanon ceasefireIsraeli Foreign Minister rejects accusations IDF broke Lebanon deal, says Israel is enforcing agreement against violations by Hezbollah. December 2, 2024
UK announces $9m rise in funding for UNRWAIt will come on top of nearly $44 million that the UK has already pledged to transfer to UNRWA this year. December 2, 2024
Netanyahu’s wife meets with Trump, discusses plight of hostagesSara Netanyahu dines with President-elect Donald Trump at his Florida golf club, speaking with the incoming president regarding the plight of hostages held in Gaza, and the 'fight against the axis of evil.' December 2, 2024
‘I believe in the justice system,’ Biden says, as he pardons his son HunterThe pardon, per a White House announcement, relates to any offenses against the country that Hunter Biden 'has committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from Jan. 1, 2014 through Dec. 1, 2024.' December 2, 2024
Trump pushing for Gaza ceasefire by January 20th – reportSenator Lindsey Graham, an ally of President-elect Donald Trump, warns Israeli leaders not to assume Trump will back plans to annex, resettle Gaza Strip. December 1, 2024
Amid mass looting, UN halts aid shipments to Gaza through main Israeli crossingAfter aid convoys looted by armed gangs of Gazans, UNRWA announces it has halted transfer of aid to Gaza through the primary crossing from Israel. December 1, 2024
Trump taps Kash Patel as nominee for FBI directorPatel has served as chief of staff to the acting Secretary of Defense and has held roles in counterterrorism and intelligence operations. December 1, 2024
EU’s anti-Israel foreign minister steps downJosep Borrell was a fierce critic whose last statements demanded that all EU states enforce ICC arrest warrants against Israeli leaders. December 1, 2024
Prison escapee convicted of passing UK military secrets to IranWhile Khalife claimed most information he shared was fabricated or publicly available, prosecutors used evidence from his phones, notes, and surveillance footage to prove he had gathered and shared real classified information. November 30, 2024
UK, France, Germany vow to continue nuke talks with IranAccording to a November report by the International Atomic Energy Agency, Tehran had 182.3 kilograms (401.9 pounds) of uranium enriched up to 60%, an increase of 17.6 kilograms (38.8 pounds) since its last report in August. November 30, 2024
