Gunman who murdered Israeli embassy staffers faces terror charges Elias Rodriguez now charged as a terrorist for his May 2025 shooting attack outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C., that left two Israeli embassy employees dead. February 5, 2026
US accepts Iran’s venue change and nuclear-only agenda ahead of talks Previous plans had included parallel multilateral sessions addressing missiles, support for proxy groups, and human rights issues. February 4, 2026
Bret Stephens urges ‘dismantling’ ADL and investing more in Jewish identity Stephens criticized what he described as a persistent Jewish impulse to seek validation through their contributions to wider society. February 4, 2026
New Epstein files cite alleged meeting with former Iranian president The email refers to an alleged meeting between Epstein and former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. February 4, 2026
Trump names inflation hawk as Federal Reserve Chief sparks selloff in gold and silver Efforts to confront inflation under that framework would likely involve higher interest rates, a move that typically strengthens the dollar and reduces the appeal of precious metals as safe-haven assets. February 3, 2026
US downs Iranian drone that approached aircraft carrier in Arabia Sea The USS Abraham Lincoln was operating roughly 500 miles from Iran’s shore when the unmanned aircraft closed in, according to US Central Command. February 3, 2026
Steven Spielberg wins Grammy, becoming 9th Jew in elite EGOT ranks The most recent Jewish winner before Spielberg was the songwriter Benj Pasek, who secured the status in 2024 with an Emmy. February 2, 2026
NFL stars fundraise for Islamic charity tied to Minnesota’s ‘Feeding Our Future’ fraud scandal HDF’s previously unreported links to Feeding Our Future fraudsters raise red flags, particularly as HDF emerges as one of the most prolific U.S. charities operating in Gaza. February 2, 2026
Former Mamdani supporters protest outside NYC mayor’s mansion over Epstein file claims tied to his mother Some protesters claimed they felt misled after supporting his campaign amid the resurfacing of Epstein-related materials. February 2, 2026
Iran’s military denies plans for exercises in Strait of Hormuz after US warning In a statement, US Central Command cautioned Tehran to ensure any activity in the strait did not threaten maritime traffic or regional stability. February 2, 2026
Huckabee signals Washington would not launch a strike on Iran without Jerusalem The US ambassador said it was difficult to imagine either Washington or Jerusalem acting without the other in a scenario involving Iran. February 1, 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica replaces Israel with Palestine Iconic English-language encyclopedia under fire for erasing Israel from map, replacing it with Palestine. February 1, 2026
Spanish police arrest Chinese hair salon owner accused of financing Hamas During searches of the suspect’s hair salon and home, officers seized crypto assets, cash, some 9,000 cigars, jewelry, computers, and mobile phones, the police said. February 1, 2026
Activist who called for invasion of Israel arrested over Biden assassination plot Federal authorities arrest Alabama man who tried to assassinate then-President Joe Biden during a 2024 debate with Donald Trump, citing the war in Gaza. February 1, 2026
Saudi defense minister says Iranian regime will be strengthened if Trump backs down on strikes 'At this point, if this doesn’t happen, it will only embolden the regime,' Khalid bin Salman said in a closed-door meeting. January 31, 2026
Khamenei emerges from bunker to celebrate anniversary of Islamic revolution His appearance followed reports earlier in the week that he had been relocated to a secure underground facility amid fears of a potential US strike. January 31, 2026
Photo of former PM’s Naftali Bennett’s son appears among images of Iranian protesters killed during crackdown The photograph appears to have been cropped from an image uploaded to Naftali Bennett’s Instagram account in December showing him hiking with his son in southern Israel. January 31, 2026
NPR interviews son of former Iranian foreign minister on Iran protests, presents him as ‘son of Iranian parents’ In his interview with NPR, Youseph Yazdi made no mention of the mounting death count and suggested that the protesters—or, as he put it at one point, 'trained agitators'—had it coming. January 31, 2026
Apple acquires Israeli AI startup Q.ai in billion-dollar deal, second largest deal in their history Q.ai’s team—about 100 employees—will join Apple, including CEO Aviad Maizels and co-founders Yonatan Wexler and Avi Barliya. January 31, 2026
US missile destroyer docks near Eilat amid Iran tensions The IDF said the arrival of the USS Delbert D. Black was pre-planned and part of ongoing cooperation between the Israel Defense Forces and the United States military. January 30, 2026
Trump suing IRS & Treasury for $10 billion over tax record leak The lawsuit claims the IRS and Treasury failed to enforce adequate safeguards, supervise contractors, or prevent foreseeable risks, ultimately enabling the breach. January 30, 2026
Iran ‘weaker than it has ever been,’ Rubio says U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on Wednesday that he was sending an 'armada,' headed by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, toward Iran to force the regime to make a deal. January 30, 2026
Harvard lecturer on ‘Women Leaders’ to appear at Al Jazeera conference with Hamas chief, Iranian foreign minister No representatives from Israel, the United States, or other Western governments are slated to speak at the Al Jazeera Forum, according to a review of the itinerary. January 29, 2026
Congress presses Rubio to stop Iran internet blackout The letter argued that bipartisan support for such U.S.-backed tools has remained strong over the past decades, but recent funding cuts must be restored if this support of Iranians’ internet freedom is to be sustained. January 29, 2026
Convicted pro-Hamas terrorist to run in local UK election Shahid Butt, a convicted terrorist jailed for bomb plots against a British consulate and a church, to run for the Birmingham City Council as part of a pro-Hamas ticket, after calling on Muslims to protest planned match against Israeli soccer team. January 29, 2026
IDF intelligence chief visits Washington for high-level talks on Iran Binder traveled to Washington to brief U.S. officials on specific intelligence the administration had requested regarding Iran. January 29, 2026
Airlines continue to scale back Israel service amid escalating Iran threat Israeli officials have warned foreign carriers to prepare for heightened volatility. January 29, 2026
Petition calls for US investigation into immigration status of daughter of former Iranian president The petition argues that her presence in the US exemplifies a broader pattern of children of senior Iranian officials living in Western democracies while ordinary Iranians face repression at home. January 29, 2026
EU set to designate Iran’s IRGC as terrorist organization Spain, Italy and France reverse opposition amid reports of mass killings of Iranian protesters. January 29, 2026
Rubio says it’s uncertain who will govern Iran after regime falls Rubio said between 30,000 and 40,000 US service members are positioned within range of Iranian missiles and drones in the event of a strike. January 28, 2026
Biden officials blast ‘ungrateful’ Netanyahu for claiming US ‘arms embargo’ cost Israeli lives Biden senior advisor Amos Hochstein: 'Netanyahu is both not telling the truth and ungrateful to a president that literally saved Israel at its most vulnerable moment.' January 28, 2026
KLM reverses decision, cancels flights to Israel until further notice 'Based on the current security situation and operational feasibility, we have decided not to resume our flights to Tel Aviv for the time being.' January 28, 2026
Ted Cruz urges arming protesters as Iranians describe helplessness 'There is absolutely no way for us to gather unless we have weapons.' January 28, 2026
Trump claims Israel would have been annihilated by Iran if Harris had won President Donald Trump credits the June 2025 war and American airstrikes against Iranian nuclear facilities with saving the State of Israel from an impending Iranian attack. January 28, 2026
US Democratic Sen. Fetterman kept reminder of hostages in his office ‘after 10/7 until they were all back home’ Fetterman first spoke publicly about the posters on November 7, 2023, one month after the attacks in which over 250 people were kidnapped from southern Israel. January 27, 2026
Saudi crown prince says Riyadh ‘will not accept any aggression’ against Iran The Saudi message reflects broader regional calculations. Riyadh has sought to ease tensions with Iran amid the Yemen conflict, where the two countries have backed opposing sides. January 27, 2026
Terror attack on Israeli embassy in Azerbaijan thwarted Authorities said the men were in direct contact with ISIS-K elements and were intercepted following what was described as a special and sensitive intelligence operation. January 27, 2026
Brazilian presidential candidate backs Israeli sovereignty in Judea & Samaria, vows to move embassy to Jerusalem Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the former president and a candidate for president in this year's election, visits Israeli towns in Samaria and the Western Wall in Jerusalem, pledges to relocate his country's embassy to the Israeli capital. January 27, 2026
Under pressure, Guinness World Records lifts Israeli boycott UK-based publisher of iconic reference book reverses its ban on entries from Israel after pro-Israel legal group warned the move likely violated British anti-discrimination laws. January 27, 2026
Western countries crack down on Hamas terror threat in Europe The United States is also stepping up efforts to counter the threat of Hamas-linked terrorism in Europe, including imposing renewed sanctions on the group and its operatives. January 27, 2026
Radical Muslims, far-left uniting to wage ‘World War Jew’ – Netanyahu Israeli prime minister warns that radical Muslims 'invading' Europe and the US have united with progressives to wage war on Jews - and then Western civilization. January 27, 2026
Israeli woman mistakenly listed among casualties in Iranian crackdown 'I never thought this would happen to me in my life," the misidentified woman said. 'I’m in my house!' January 26, 2026
Leaks from Iranian regime officials reveal propaganda lies about foreign influence, extreme brutality of crackdown The regime’s messaging has been characterized as an 'ongoing information operation,' saying it is aimed at masking the extent of the violence while blaming unrest on foreign-backed terrorist groups. January 26, 2026
Trump hails return of last hostage: ‘No one believed we’d bring back all the hostages’ Trump said attention must now shift to the next stage of the agreement, including the disarmament of Hamas. January 26, 2026
Italy calls for EU to label IRGC a terrorist group over protest killings Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar praised Tajani’s announcement as an 'important statement.' January 26, 2026
Schumer threatens gov’t shutdown over ICE shootings Democrats had already expressed concern about continuing DHS funding in the face of the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, which they see as needlessly brutal. January 26, 2026
Minnesota governor ripped for comparing ICE raids to the Holocaust Tim Walz compares illegal immigrants to Holocaust victim Anne Frank, sparking angry backlash. January 26, 2026
‘Tucker created JD’ – Ted Cruz blasts JD Vance over ties to Tucker Carlson Republican senator criticizes President Trump in leaked recordings, excoriates Vice President Vance as a 'protege' of far-right podcaster Tucker Carlson. January 26, 2026
Khamenei ordered brutal crackdown on protesters ‘by any means necessary’ Units were deployed with shoot-to-kill orders, the officials said, and the number of casualties rose sharply in the days that followed. January 25, 2026
Experts say US may opt for blockade rather than direct strikes against Iran Experts say an Iranian response against Israel is not inevitable if the United States launches a strike. January 25, 2026
‘Tense’ calls between Trump, Netanyahu as Israel refused to join Board of Peace launch – report Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly barred President Herzog from taking part in the Board of Peace inaugural event amid 'tense and difficult' phone calls with President Trump. January 25, 2026
Israel outraged with Trump envoy Witkoff, accusing him of serving ‘Qatari interests’ Israeli officials say Jerusalem is reeling from surprise announcement on reopening of Rafah crossing, blaming Trump's Mideast envoy, Steve Witkoff, and accusing him of pushing Qatari and Turkish interests. January 25, 2026
German police arrest fifth suspect in local Hamas terror network Mohammad S. allegedly procured 300 rounds of ammunition to be used in attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions. January 25, 2026
Israel proves Iran executed protesters despite promise to Trump The material presented to the United States includes documentation of live fire used against demonstrators and evidence that detainees were later executed after arrest by various means. January 24, 2026
Trump reveals secret ‘Discombobulator’ weapon disabled defenses in Venezuela According to accounts from Maduro’s security team, defensive systems appeared to fail without warning as drones moved overhead and a small number of helicopters approached. January 24, 2026
Pentagon strategy calls Israel a ‘model ally,’ revives ‘peace through strength’ doctrine The report argues that Iran is now at its weakest point in decades, allowing the US to scale back its direct footprint in the region and instead rely on a regional framework led by Israel and Saudi Arabia. January 24, 2026
Ali Khamenei is reportedly hiding in a bunker, fearing US strike The facility where Khamenei is said to be staying is described as heavily reinforced and linked by a network of interconnected tunnels. January 24, 2026
Austin, TX names day after pro-Hamas group that called for Islamic rule Over US Beyond all the terrorism stuff, why is CAIR even in Texas or in America? January 24, 2026
Trump answers Canada’s Board of Peace snub by publicly withdrawing invitation Canadian PM Mark Carney initially accepted the invitation, but later declined, refusing the $1 billion payment. January 23, 2026
NJ governor pardons heroic Orthodox Jew on last day in office The act of pardoning Glick 'sends a deeply troubling message at a time when all faith communities are facing heightened threats and deserve assurance that the law will be applied fairly and consistently,' terror-tied CAIR said in a statement. January 23, 2026
