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 countries, including MalaysiaAccording 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
Justice and unity: The 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 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
Thousands attend pro-Israel rally in AmsterdamNaomi Mestrum, the director of the Center for Information and Documentation Israel, a Dutch-Jewish group, thanked Christians for Israel for standing up for Jews and called on others to follow suit. November 29, 2024
Trump team claims credit for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefireThe Biden administration had reportedly been in collaboration with the Trump team as the president-elect continues the transition process to the White House. November 29, 2024
Would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh echoes Democratic rhetoric, calls Trump a ‘dictator’ in jailhouse letterThe 58-year-old has pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial at a federal detention center in Miami. November 28, 2024
EU warns member states against ‘undermining’ ICC arrest warrants, slams ‘colonization’ of Israeli societyEU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell defends International Criminal Court's arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister and ex-defense minister, warns EU member states not to ignore or 'undermine' the decision by refusing to arrest Netanyahu. November 28, 2024
China releases 3 Americans in prisoner exchange with WashingtonThe Biden administration traded the three American citizens for at least one unidentified Chinese citizen in U.S. custody. November 28, 2024
Floyd Mayweather tells wounded Israeli soldiers at NYC Gala: ‘I’m behind you 100 percent’The Belev Echad gala on Monday night raised $4.7 million for wounded IDF soldiers and it included a $100,000 donation from Mayweather. November 28, 2024
‘Let’s get the hostages’ – Biden presses Netanyahu to cut deal with HamasAfter securing ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, President Biden reportedly pushes Netanyahu to reach an agreement with Hamas for hostages' release and Gaza truce. November 28, 2024
‘He’s not kidding’: Trump border czar Tom Homan prepares for deportation war—with blue city mayorsDemocrats, those close to Homan said, need to weigh whether any political stunts are worth the severe criminal penalties. November 27, 2024
Anti-Israel groups plan coordinated protests in ‘global escalation’ over Thanksgiving holidayA similar coalition in April coordinated a 'multi-city economic blockade' and for hours stopped traffic on major highways and thruways, including the Golden Gate Bridge. November 27, 2024
Italy rejects Netanyahu arrest as ‘unfeasible’Rome expresses 'many doubts' about practical relevance of International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, says it is 'not feasible' to take him into custody so long as he remains in office. November 27, 2024
France declares Netanyahu cannot be arrested over ICC warrantsFrench foreign ministry releases statement emphasizing that it will not carry out the International Criminal Court's orders to arrest Israeli leaders including Prime Minister Netanyahu, noting that he enjoys immunity to ICC rulings. November 27, 2024
Biden administration ‘incredibly concerned’ after Israel ends use of emergency powers to jail Jews without trialUS State Department expresses dismay after Israeli defense minister ends controversial use of arrest without trial as a preemptive measure against Israeli citizens living in Judea and Samaria. November 27, 2024
Cruz: ‘Deeply disturbed’ by reports ‘Obama-Biden officials exerted enormous pressure’ on IsraelSen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said he is 'very pleased to hear that a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been reached regarding the conflict in Lebanon.' November 27, 2024
‘Gazans have been through hell’ – After Lebanon ceasefire, Biden makes final push for Gaza truceBiden touts ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, while holding out hope truce could lead to breakthrough on hostage deal - and a path to Palestinian statehood. November 27, 2024
US still withholding weapons from Israel, says US House Speaker'This Administration put up roadblock after roadblock on Israel and dragged out this conflict,' says senior Republican official. November 27, 2024
‘West Wing’ director to helm epic tale of American who built Israel’s Air ForceThe significance of Schwimmer’s contribution wasn’t lost on Israel’s founding father, David Ben-Gurion, who declared him 'America’s greatest gift to Israel.' November 26, 2024
Nearly 1 million migrants entered US through Biden’s controversial asylum programTotal migrant encounters recorded by law enforcement have exceeded nine million since Biden took office. November 26, 2024
Pro-Israel stalwart Ritchie Torres hints at run for New York governorTorres in recent days has said that there is a 'crisis of governance' in New York State and New York City. November 26, 2024
‘No Way In Hell’ – Republican senator tussles with Canadian FM over Netanyahu arrest warrant‘Beyond the pale’ - Republican senator fires back after Canadian foreign minister defends decision to enforce International Criminal Court arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. November 26, 2024
UN dropping jurist who refuses to accuse Israel of genocideThe Wall Street Journal claims that Special Adviser's refusal to accuse Israel of genocide was unacceptable to Alice Wairimu Nderitu’s bosses. November 26, 2024
Pope Francis walks back Israel ‘genocide’ commentsThe Roman Catholic Church's top pontiff claims his call for a probe into allegations of genocide in the Gaza Strip was taken out of context, emphasizes Hamas should 'no longer exist in this world.' November 26, 2024
Brooklyn Holocaust survivors receive life-changing hearing aidsAJCF joined forces with the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island and the Claims Conference to identify survivors most in need of hearing assistance. November 26, 2024
Special counsel moves to drop all charges in election interference case against TrumpU.S. District Court judge Tanya Chutkan will need to approve the request before the case is dismissed. November 26, 2024
Trump’s daughter and son-in-law to donate $1 million to Chabad following rabbi’s murderIvanka Trump and Jared Kushner to donate $1 million to the Chabad branch where Rabbi Zvi Kogan worked before his murder; Kushner's brother announces matching $1 million donation. November 26, 2024
Gallant to meet Biden admin officials in first trip abroad since ICC warrantU.S. President Joe Biden has denounced the ICC’s Nov. 21 decision to issue arrest warrants for the two Israeli leaders as 'outrageous.' November 25, 2024
These four Democratic firms raked in $600 million running ads for Kamala’s failed campaignSeventy percent of the campaign's known total spending flowed through these four firms. November 25, 2024
Britain hints it would arrest Netanyahu if he visits UKBritish Foreign Secretary David Lammy says UK ‘committed’ to ICC treaty and will adhere to its ‘obligations under international law’ if Israeli prime minister visits. November 25, 2024
Dershowitz gathering ‘dream team’ to defend Netanyahu and Gallant at ICCThe arrest warrants for war crimes 'disgraces the rule of international law,' the famed jurist wrote in the Wall Street Journal. November 25, 2024
Israelis urged to cancel trips to UAE, exercise caution in ThailandIsrael's National Security Council issues new travel warnings for United Arab Emirates and Thailand, calling on Israelis to avoid the UAE if possible, and to exercise caution when traveling to Thailand. November 24, 2024
US senator threatens sanctions on allies over arrest warrants for Israeli leadersSouth Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham puts Canada, Britain, and other US allies on notice that cooperation with ICC in efforts to arrest Israeli leaders will lead to harsh American sanctions. November 24, 2024
A Jewish museum in Tulsa held a funeral for remains of Holocaust victims it kept for yearsThornblad said the museum was 'unable' to perform any DNA testing that might have revealed the identities of the remains, but said that they had originally come from the Auschwitz and Dachau concentration camps. November 24, 2024
House arms US Treasury with new powers to strip terror-linked charitiesThe bill also includes humanitarian provisions, postponing tax filing deadlines for Americans held hostage or unlawfully detained abroad. November 23, 2024
Orban invites Netanyahu to Hungary as ICC warrant divides EuropeansThe Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Finland, Portugal, Slovenia, and Ireland are among the EU states that have said they would meet their ICC commitments. November 23, 2024
Gaetz says he will not return to Congress after withdrawing AG bidTrump announced that he will instead nominate former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi (R.) for the position. November 23, 2024
‘This is just who we are’: Trudeau says Canada would arrest Netanyahu'I have to say that we’re horrified, but not shocked,' said Michael Teper, a board member of the Canadian Antisemitism Education Foundation. November 22, 2024
Trump selects Florida’s Bondi as next attorney general following Gaetz withdrawalMatt Gaetz abruptly withdrew his name from consideration by the attorney general, citing that he did not want to contribute anything extra to the transitioning team. November 22, 2024
‘Outrageous’ – Biden blasts ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leadersBiden administration 'fundamentally rejects' ICC's decision to push for arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling the move 'outrageous' and 'troubling.' November 22, 2024
Trump mulling sanctions on ICC judges over Netanyahu arrest warrant – reportThe president-elect is reportedly preparing a list of possible sanctions for the International Criminal Court, including personal measures targeting chief prosecutor Karim Khan and ICC judges, after the ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders. November 22, 2024
Republicans planning forceful response to ICC after Netanyahu arrest warrant'The ICC has no credibility and these allegations have been refuted by the U.S. government,' Rep. Michael Waltz (R., Fla.). November 21, 2024
Jessica Tisch, Jewish public servant, appointed as commissioner of NYPDTisch will be the city’s fourth police commissioner since Adams took office in January 2022. November 21, 2024
‘Dark day for justice’ – ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, GallantInternational Criminal Court at The Hague issues warrants calling for the arrest of Israel's prime minister and its former defense minister, drawing sharp condemnation from both the Israeli government and Opposition. November 21, 2024
UN a ‘den of antisemitism’ that betrayed Israel and US, says Trump’s ambassadorRep. Elise Stefanik, tapped by Trump to represent the US at the United Nations, castigates the international body, accusing it of serving as a 'den of antisemitism.' November 21, 2024
Bill banning weapons exports to Israel defeated in SenateNearly one-third of Democratic Senators voted to ban arms exports to Israel. November 21, 2024
