Trump to announce Phase 2 of Gaza plan while last hostage remains 'Moving to Phase 2 at this time would mean losing the most significant leverage we have.' January 14, 2026
Democrats compare ICE with the Gestapo as they push to curb agency’s power These statements come as tens of thousands of people protested against federal immigration policies over the weekend, with some holding signs that read, 'Stop Trump’s Gestapo.' January 13, 2026
German chancellor says Iranian regime near its end 'I assume that we may now be witnessing the final days and weeks of this regime.' January 13, 2026
Iranians and British Jews join forces to protest Iranian regime Elaaheh Jamali, popularly known by her nickname Lily Moo, fled the Islamic Republic and is a well-known British Iranian activist. She attended the protest as one of the speakers. January 13, 2026
Trump imposes 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran The White House seeks leverage as protests spread and the death toll mounts. January 13, 2026
US hostages in Iran face danger during protests, more held than previously suspected Information reviewed by sources familiar with Iran’s detention practices indicates Tehran may be holding more than eight American citizens and residents, exceeding the commonly cited figure of five. By Ver... January 12, 2026
US indicates potential Iran strike plans are ‘in advanced stages’ – report The official said the Pentagon is shaping its options 'to circumstances and developments,' adding that personnel in the Middle East are positioned 'for any contingency, any mission, and to defend themselves and our interests.' January 12, 2026
Timothée Chalamet wins Golden Globe for ‘Marty Supreme’ Born in Manhattan to a multicultural family, the 30-year-old Chalamet traces his Jewish heritage through his Ashkenazi mother, Nicole Flender. January 12, 2026
US military cautions Trump on readiness as he weighs strike options against Iran Their warnings followed briefings describing potential targets linked to Tehran’s security forces, which have led the violent suppression of nationwide demonstrations. January 11, 2026
Who invited Tucker Carlson to the White House? Vance has repeatedly defended Carlson publicly, and Carlson’s son, Buckley, currently serves as an aide in the vice president’s press office. January 11, 2026
De facto ban? UK authorities classify circumcision as child abuse Jewish and Muslim leaders up in arms after Britain's Crown Prosecution Service drafts memo to local prosecutors labelling circumcision as potentially constituting a form of child abuse. January 11, 2026
Tony Blair’s sister-in-law hailed Oct. 7 massacre, praised violence against Jews Lauren Booth labeled Hamas’ invasion a 'legendary' day for Muslims. January 11, 2026
Pakistan calls for US, Turkey to kidnap Netanyahu Following capture of Venezuela's president, Pakistan's defense chief says US or Turkey should 'abduct' Israel's prime minister, claiming International Criminal Court warrant justifies capturing Netanyahu. January 11, 2026
Khamenei raises readiness alert to record levels amid escalating protests Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered the country’s intelligence and military networks to adopt their most intense alert posture yet, exceeding even 2025’s 'Operation Rising Lion.' January 10, 2026
Trump’s Venezuela operation deals blow to another dangerous trade: Iranian drones The Department of the Treasury indicated the administration's interest in Iranian drone production with a series of sanctions issued on December 30. January 10, 2026
US appeals court reverses convictions of man who promoted jihad after 9/11 In the days after 9/11, he encouraged the men he had gathered around him to travel to Pakistan to join Lashkar-e-Taiba. Three of the men did so, though they never entered Afghanistan. January 10, 2026
Netanyahu says Israel will ‘taper off’ US military aid in the next decade Netanyahu said Israel has 'developed incredible capacities' and is moving toward an economy he expects to approach $1 trillion within ten years. He added that this growth should allow Israel to scale down the need for outside defense funding. January 10, 2026
Anti-Israel congressional candidate Michael Blake has deep ties to defense contractor, despite campaign rhetoric Blake, a former New York Assemblymember and past Democratic National Committee vice chair, has accused Torres of profiting from investments in major aerospace and defense firms that receive Pentagon contracts. January 9, 2026
Ambassador Huckabee says Israel will decide ‘independently of US’ whether to strike Iran According to Huckabee, the two governments are in close consultation, yet each must weigh its own national priorities. January 9, 2026
Qatar is biggest foreign funder of US colleges, new Education Department data shows According to the dashboard, Qatar provided around $6.6 billion to U.S. universities, followed by Germany ($4.4 billion), England ($4.3 billion), China ($4.1 billion), Canada ($4 billion) and Saudi Arabia ($3.9 billion). January 8, 2026
Trump announces US exit from dozens of UN, international groups Since the start of his second term in January last year, Trump has withdrawn the United States from other U.N. bodies, including the World Health Organization and the U.N. Human Rights Council. January 8, 2026
Report: Trump to launch Gaza managing board next week Despite Hamas' refusal to disarm and failure to return body of last hostage, president reportedly planning to announce establishment of Gaza Board of Peace to supervise Palestinian committee tasked with governing Gaza. January 8, 2026
Australian PM orders royal commission into Bondi Chanukah attack The move marks a sharp shift from Albanese’s earlier resistance to launching a Royal Commission. January 8, 2026
Venezuelan Jewish leader expresses hope for democratic future after US captures Maduro Venezuela’s Jewish community, once one of Latin America’s largest, has declined to roughly 3,000-5,000 people today, mostly in Caracas. January 8, 2026
California gubernatorial candidate funds pro-Hamas group that calls cops ‘pigs’ Steyer, who is reportedly worth around $2 billion, launched his campaign in November, pledging to fix California's affordability crisis. January 8, 2026
DHS says woman shot by ICE agent was impeding officers while spouse filmed Video footage from multiple angles shows the officer spinning toward the driver’s side window and firing three shots into the SUV. By Eitan Devir, Jewish Breaking News A woman fatally shot by an Immigrat... January 8, 2026
Julie Menin elected New York City Council’s first Jewish speaker She has vocally supported Israel, including marching in the city’s most recent Israel Day Parade, and has worked to combat Jew-hatred through efforts like Holocaust education. January 8, 2026
25 US states file appeal against radical Muslim groups for supporting Hamas The filing supports survivors of the assault, relatives of those killed, and civilians still affected by Hamas’ ongoing violence. January 7, 2026
Trump diplomat divorces Jewish husband; new Arab boyfriend accused of Hezbollah ties The SGBL bank denied the claim, and associates described Sehanoui as an “outspoken Zionist.” January 7, 2026
Qatar’s elite pipeline at Northwestern – analysis Of 729 NU-Q graduates from 2014 to 2025, approximately 21 percent bear surnames from the Al-Thani royal family or 11 other elite Qatari dynasties. January 7, 2026
Michigan senate candidate compares Oklahoma ban on Sharia law to ethnic cleansing of native Americans Sharia, or Islamic religious law, forms the basis for the governing codes of Iran and Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, among other Muslim-majority countries. January 7, 2026
Muslim hero of Bondi terror attack visits grave of the Lubavitcher Rebbe with Australian rabbi The visit marked their first joint appearance at the site since the devastating assault that struck their Sydney community. January 6, 2026
Exiled crown prince: Iranians, not the US, will oust regime; eyes ‘Cyrus Accord’ with Israel Pahlavi argued that nationwide unrest has created what he called a rare alignment of circumstances that could finally topple the ruling system. January 6, 2026
Israeli FM makes historic visit to Somaliland Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar becomes the first senior Israeli official to visit the breakaway republic following Israel's recognition of Somaliland. January 6, 2026
Josef Veselsky, Holocaust survivor and table tennis master who was Ireland’s oldest man, dies at 107 Veselsky served as the captain of the Irish national table tennis team for 20 years and became life president of the Irish Table Tennis Association. January 6, 2026
Israelis worried by declining US support for Israel Overwhelming majority of Israelis say they are concerned by polling data showing a decline in support for Israel among Americans, with nearly half fearing US Jews are also distancing themselves from Israel. January 6, 2026
Vance home windows smashed in Cincinnati Police have released the suspect’s name, William DeFoor, 26. January 5, 2026
Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor who promoted the story of her friend and posthumous stepsister Anne Frank, dies at 96 In 1990, she cofounded the Anne Frank Trust UK, and in 2012 was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire, one of England’s top honors, by Queen Elizabeth for her work. January 5, 2026
Walz drops reelection bid as Minnesota reels from massive welfare fraud Last month, a KSTP and Survey USA poll found that 79 percent of registered Minnesota voters think fraud in state programs is either the biggest or a major problem in the state. January 5, 2026
Embassy of Palestine in London officially opened after United Kingdom recognized the State of Palestine In Jerusalem, the recognition and the embassy upgrade have been viewed as diplomatic pressure that risks rewarding Palestinian leadership without demanding hard preconditions. January 5, 2026
Rubio says no more Iran, Hezbollah presence in Venezuela Rubio said Washington’s objective was clear: 'No more Iran or Hezbollah presence' in Venezuela. January 5, 2026
Orthodox Jewish federal judge to preside over Maduro’s high-stakes US narco-terror trial in Manhattan The indictment includes firearms and explosives allegations connected to drug trafficking—charges that carry the potential for life sentences. January 5, 2026
Jewish teen sisters among dead after Swiss New Year’s bar inferno, negligence probe launched There is also continuing concern for another teenage girl, Charlotte Needham/Niddam, described in multiple reports as an Israeli citizen with additional citizenship. January 4, 2026
Candace Owens slams ‘Zionists’ for Maduro arrest Far-right American social media influencer criticizes US operation in Venezuela leading to the capture of President Maduro, blaming 'Zionists' for the toppling of a 'culturally conservative,' socialist authoritarian regime. January 4, 2026
Iranians celebrate Maduro’s fall as protests challenge Khamenei Caracas was used as a symbol of Iran’s anti-U.S. posture and what it portrayed as its 'strategic reach' into Washington’s backyard. January 4, 2026
Michele Weiss and Justin Brasch mark milestones as first Orthodox Jewish mayors in their cities Justin Brasch was inaugurated as the first Orthodox mayor of White Plains, New York, while Michele Weiss was sworn in as mayor of University Heights, Ohio. January 4, 2026
Trump says US oil companies will spend billions in Venezuela Trump’s plans to have large US oil companies enter Venezuela and get 'oil flowing' will be hindered by a lack of infrastructure that will require many years and heavy investment, analysts said. January 4, 2026
BBC compensates Netiv Ha’asarah family for filming inside home after Oct. 7 The Horensteins received NIS120,000 and an apology for the violation of their privacy. January 4, 2026
Condemnation and applause in Latin America after US seizes Venezuela’s Maduro Argentina’s President Javier Milei, Trump’s closest ally in the region, has long criticized Maduro and posted videos and statements on X in favor of the attack. January 4, 2026
Maduro capture ‘act of war,’ says Mamdani, who calls for Netanyahu’s arrest 'This blatant pursuit of regime change doesn’t just affect those abroad; it directly impacts New Yorkers, including tens of thousands of Venezuelans who call this city home,' Mamdani said. January 4, 2026
Venezuela’s VP denounces America’s ‘Zionist’ arrest of Maduro Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez links the US operation to arrest the country's communist leader to Zionism. January 4, 2026
‘Iran should pay close attention to what is happening in Venezuela’: Israeli ministers praise US capture of Maduro The US military action began in the early hours with airstrikes and culminated in the capture of Maduro and his wife. January 3, 2026
US Captures Maduro, Wife in Military Strike on Venezuela Trump hailed the forces that executed the operation, saying that they 'did an incredible job.' January 3, 2026
Diaspora Affairs Minister offered to help Australia with counterterrorism after Bondi Beach attack Chikli traveled to Australia after the attack, where he met members of the Jewish community affected by the violence. January 2, 2026
‘Make Iran Great Again’: Israeli ministers support Iranian demonstrators Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not issue a public comment on the current wave of protests, but has repeatedly voiced support in the past for Iranians demonstrating against their rulers. January 2, 2026
Trump says US is ‘locked and loaded’ to retaliate if Iranian protesters are killed Four people were reported killed in Iranian protests in several cities on Thursday. January 2, 2026
London denies Star of David removed from Israeli flag during New Year’s Eve special after facing backlash City Hall quickly released a statement insisting that the animated flags were very small and moved too quickly to appear clearly to all viewers. January 2, 2026
Why Trump should follow Israel’s lead on Somaliland – opinion The president, known for disrupting failed paradigms, should see the immense value in this move. January 2, 2026
Rabbi who rushed toward Bondi Beach terror, saved wounded officer, speaks out after 8 surgeries Speaking from his hospital bed, Lazaroff says he feels a responsibility to share what happened not only to honor those who were lost but also to highlight the courage and miracles that emerged amid the horror. January 2, 2026
Mamdani axes all Adams executive orders in past 15 months, including those defending Jews A second executive order that Mamdani issued about the structure and operations of his administration lists the office on antisemitism and says that the executive director is to be appointed by the mayor. January 2, 2026
