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
‘Zionists are not welcome here’: Anti-Israel Harvard students protest outside main campus Jewish centerHarvard Hillel executive director Jason B. Rubenstein said there were five times as many participants at the event than protesters. November 20, 2024
US vetoes UN security council resolution on Gaza ceasefire, says proposal must call for release of hostages'As we stated many times before, we just can’t support an unconditional ceasefire that does not call for the immediate release of hostages,' a senior US official said. November 20, 2024
‘Israel, we’ve got your back,’ vows new Senate Majority Leader'Reinforcements are on the way,' declares incoming Senate Majority Leader, vowing to push back against Democratic efforts to impose arms embargo on Israel and to combat ICC's 'unlawful' attempt to arrest Prime Minister Netanyahu. November 20, 2024
Trump to tap Howard Lutnick for Commerce SecretaryIf confirmed by the Senate, he would oversee the agency focused on U.S. economic growth and promoting domestic industries. November 20, 2024
White House worried as Senate Democrats push arms embargo against IsraelBernie Sanders joins progressive Democrats in pushing bill, set to go up for a vote Wednesday, that would block sales of major weapons systems to Israel, including fighter jets, missiles, tank ammunition, and more. November 20, 2024
2/3 of Hezbollah’s arsenal originated in Russia – reportIsraeli forces operating in Lebanon have reportedly revealed that the vast majority of Hezbollah's weapons are Russian-made, including some recently manufactured. November 20, 2024
Exit polls show Harris made big mistake passing over Pennsylvania’s Jewish governerShapiro, a practicing Jew and a popular governor known for his charismatic speaking style, had established himself as a fierce defender of Israel and Jewish interests. November 18, 2024
Argentina seizes trove of Nazi memorabilia as part of international arms investigationThey seized over 60 firearms from a home, including 43 rifles with Nazi eagle markings, pistols, bayonets and machine guns, and arrested a man. November 18, 2024
Comparing Trump to Hitler is an ‘insult’ to Jews, says NYC Mayor Eric AdamsNew York's Democratic mayor tussles with hosts of The View over the incendiary political rhetoric on the Left likening President-elect Donald Trump to Hitler and Fascists of the 1930s. November 18, 2024
US will sanction ICC if it pursues Netanyahu arrest, incoming Senate leader warnsSenator John Thune, the next Majority Leader of the Senate, warned the International Criminal Court that the US will impose sanctions on the court if it moves forward with plans to issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Israel's former defense minister Gallant. November 18, 2024
‘Totally surreal,’ Jewish Arizonan wins $1 million from Elon Musk PACOffenhartz’s plans for the windfall include charitable giving to Big Brothers, the Jewish National Fund, and to Jewish education in Phoenix. November 18, 2024
Hamas supporters lay siege to British banking giant over Israel supportThe unruly mob also harassed customers by urging them to close their accounts. November 18, 2024
Oct. 7th victims’ families sue Iran for supporting HamasThe families are seeking financial compensation from Iran under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act and Anti-Terrorism Act. November 18, 2024
Kushner to serve as informal Trump Mideast adviserKushner’s close ties to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as well as to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could allow for more private contacts. November 18, 2024
Gottheimer announces bid for NJ governorAs New Jersey’s only Jewish congressional representative, Gottheimer has been recognized by Jewish groups for his efforts to promote Holocaust education and combatting antisemitism. November 17, 2024
Pope Francis calls for genocide investigation of IsraelAfter calling Israel's wars against Hamas and Hezbollah terror groups 'immoral,' the Vatican pontiff is now calling for a probe into the IDF's conduct, citing accusations 'by some experts' that ongoing war has 'characteristics of genocide.' November 17, 2024
Following uproar, Canadian ceremony honoring October 7th architect nixedCanadian organization walks back plans to hold memorial vigil in honor of Yahya Sinwar, the late Hamas leader and mastermind behind the October 7th massacres. November 17, 2024
