‘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
Protesters in Iran call for exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, to replace regime The Islamic Republic was founded on the overthrow of the monarchy in 1979, and public references to the Pahlavi dynasty have long been taboo. January 1, 2026
Iranian rabbi joins Hamas, Hezbollah in praising ‘noble conduct of martyr Soleimani’ Soleimani was killed by a U.S. strike at the Baghdad airport in 2020. January 1, 2026
Trump speaks out about the protests in Iran The State Department’s Farsi account on X stated that the U.S. stands with the Iranian people’s attempt 'to make their voices heard.' January 1, 2026
Somalia, Somaliland spar over claims of deal to receive Gaza mass migration Somalia's president claims breakaway republic recognized by Israel signed secret deal to open its doors to mass migration from Gaza; Somaliland denies any agreement with Israel beyond diplomatic recognition. January 1, 2026
Air India returns to Israel, restoring direct flights to New Delhi With the resumption of service, Air India is currently the only airline operating direct flights between Israel and India. January 1, 2026
Israel emerged from war ‘stronger than ever,’ says Netanyahu 'When Israel is strong, others want to partner with us. You stand up and be counted, and you will see the difference. Don’t be afraid,' the prime minister said. January 1, 2026
MAGA civil war is the ‘eighth front’ in Israel’s war, says Netanyahu Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with American Evangelical Christian leaders, calling the war in the US conservative movement the eighth front in Israel's war on behalf of 'Judeo-Christian civilization.' January 1, 2026
Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor At least 20% of Mamdani’s 400-plus transition team appointees were connected to anti-Israel groups or have a 'documented history of making anti-Israel statements.' January 1, 2026
Political analyst Amit Segal says Trump fulfilling ‘9 out of 10’ of Israel’s requests Segal added that assertions Trump planned to abandon the demand to dismantle Hamas were unfounded. December 31, 2025
Rabbi greeted by Muslim crowds in Somaliland with Israeli flags, chants of ‘Am Yisrael Chai’ Israel is currently the only country to formally recognize Somaliland. December 31, 2025
Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as mayor on a Quran – a first in NYC history Most of Mamdani's predecessors were sworn in on a bible, although the oath to uphold the federal, state and city constitutions does not require the use of any religious text. December 31, 2025
Syrian president is ‘no choir boy,’ says Trump, but he’ll ‘get along with Israel’ PPresident claims that he and Netanyahu have reached an 'understanding' regarding Israel's relationship with Syria, claims al-Sharaa will 'get along' with Israel as Netanyahu emphasizes protection for Syrian minorities. December 31, 2025
UN’s Francesca Albanese lashes out at ‘pro-genocide minions’ after Georgetown University severs ties UN Watch cheered Albanese’s dismissal from Georgetown as a victory against rising antisemitism and called on the United Nations to drop her as well. December 31, 2025
Spain carves out exception to Israel arms ban for Airbus projects Defense needs override politics as Madrid backtracks on embargo. December 31, 2025
Large crowds of Somalis protest Israeli recognition of Somaliland, chant anti-Israel slogans 21 Muslim countries and the EU protested Israel’s decision to be the sole nation to recognize Somaliland as an independent state December 30, 2025
Trump becomes first non-Israeli to win the Israel Prize Prime Minister Netanyahu uses his meeting with President Trump to announce that the Education Ministry has selected the president for the country's top prize. December 30, 2025
Sydney terrorists were ‘inspired by ISIS’ but were not part of larger terror plot, police say Australian authorities say that while the pair of terrorists who carried out the massacre at a Chanukah event in Sydney were inspired by ISIS, there is no evidence they were actually involved with the group or part of a larger terror cell. December 30, 2025
Gov. Hochul says she stepped in to block demolition of historic Brooklyn shul Before 2020, the synagogue held services every Shabbat and on holidays, where about 40 congregants gathered for services. December 30, 2025
104-year-old WWII hero who helped liberate Nazi camps stuns arena with national anthem at NHL game Critelli served in the 95th Infantry Division and was a member of the 378th Infantry Regiment in an artillery aviation unit that helped liberate survivors from Nazi concentration camps during World War II. December 30, 2025
Sydney to project menorah on Harbour Bridge during New Year’s Eve celebration in tribute to Bondi Beach attack Plans to include a menorah projection came after more than 30 Jewish-Australian cultural figures urged the city to use a Jewish-specific symbol to commemorate the Bondi Beach mass shooting. December 30, 2025
US approves major F-15 deal for Israeli Air Force The contract covers the production and delivery of 25 new F-15IA fighter jets for the Israeli Air Force. December 30, 2025
Mossad encourages Iranians to revolt in social media message As protests widened, Iran’s central bank leadership was thrown into uncertainty. December 29, 2025
Trump tells Netanyahu pardon ‘on its way’; Herzog denies communication with White House Trump has repeatedly pressed Herzog to intervene, framing the case as politically driven and frequently drawing parallels to his own legal battles. December 29, 2025
Pro-Hamas activists hounding Israelis in Thailand score victory Authorities in northern Thailand shut down planned Israeli dance parties following coordinated harassment campaign and threats by pro-Hamas activists. December 29, 2025
Controversial GOP lawmaker criticizes Trump’s meeting with Netanyahu Greene’s remarks followed a series of criticisms of U.S. support for Israel. December 29, 2025
Alan Dershowitz: ‘In the 1930s, the rabbis of Poland also said that everything will be OK’ The Brooklyn-born Dershowitz, 87, said he has no doubt that Mamdani is 'a deep antisemite' and voiced profound consternation over the future of a city he once called home. December 29, 2025
Anti-Israel, antisemitic rhetoric up sharply among MAGA influencers in 2025 – study Study found that far-right online influencers like Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson ratcheted up anti-Israel rhetoric beginning in early 2025, with some later embracing openly antisemitic tropes. December 29, 2025
Russia sends 3 Iranian satellites into orbit, report says The satellites feature up to 3-meter resolution images, applicable in the management of water resources, agriculture, and the environment. December 28, 2025
Lev Tahor leader indicted for human trafficking in Mexico Underage girls are paired by Lev Tahor members in arranged marriages, which violate many countries’ laws against pedophilia and human trafficking, as well as marriage laws. December 28, 2025
Leaked warning from Jewish org warned police of high terror risk at Bondi Chanukah event weeks before deadly attack The document identified Sunni violent extremism as the most significant religiously motivated threat to Australia, while also noting risks from left-wing and far-right extremism. December 28, 2025
From Toronto to Sydney, ISIS’s digital reach keeps the threat alive According to the Washington Institute’s map of Islamic State activity, ISIS-linked attacks over the past year total 1,142 worldwide, causing 5,393 casualties. December 28, 2025
Netanyahu departs for US ahead of ‘crucial’ Trump meeting on future of Gaza deal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departs for Florida, with plans to meet with President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio as US pushes for Israeli backing for phase two of the Gaza peace plan. December 28, 2025
Omar’s wealth skyrockets from almost zero to $30 million amid fraud concerns Her husband's financial firm claims tens of billions of dollars under management, despite listing its business address as a shared workspace. December 27, 2025
Italian police charge nine with funding Hamas Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi thanked the authorities involved in the 'investigation of extraordinary importance.' December 27, 2025
Remains of Jewish American WWII pilot return to US for burial 82 years after death in combat mission over China His unit was part of the famed Flying Tigers, a name given to a small group of American pilots who flew combat missions in China during World War II to help Allied forces. December 27, 2025
Muslim country which enslaved millions of Europeans demands ‘reparations’ for colonization But if Algeria wants reparations, how about we start with reparations for the over 1 million Europeans trafficked through Algeria’s slave markets? December 26, 2025
Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes on ISIS in Nigeria after militants ignore ‘guns-a-blazin’ warning Trump said the operation involved multiple precision strikes, emphasizing that under his leadership the United States would not allow radical Islamic terrorism to flourish. December 26, 2025
‘Poles watching can be proud’: Director defends Holocaust film 10 years in the making sparking backlash in Poland 'Among Neighbors' made its world premiere at the Warsaw Jewish Film Festival last year, where it won the festival’s Special Award. December 26, 2025
Turkey’s radar systems in Syria pose a threat to Israel’s military operations Turkish involvement in Syria has grown steadily over the past decade, but intelligence officials say the recent radar initiative marks a more direct attempt to shape the aerial operating environment. December 25, 2025
US considers sanctions on Spain for barring ships bringing arms to Israel In one of its recent attempts to curb Israel’s defensive campaign against Hamas, Madrid decided to block US military planes and ships from using Spanish bases to transport weapons and equipment to Jerusalem. December 25, 2025
Israel accuses UK, France, Germany, Canada of anti-Jewish discrimination over settlement opposition Israel pushes back on criticism by 14 countries of decision to recognize 8 towns and establish 11 new communities in Judea and Samaria, citing international law. December 25, 2025
Turning Point poll seems to suggest most attendees of event view Israel as ally 't’s also the youngest average age of a respondent from any AmFest ever,' Turning Point spokesman Andrew Kolvet stated. December 25, 2025
FBI hunts senior Quds Force operative accused of running global assassination network Mossad previously identified 'Sardar Ammar' as a senior Quds Force commander tied to plots against Jewish and Israeli targets in multiple countries. December 25, 2025
Honduras’ new Palestinian president-elect vows to rebuild ties with Israel Right-wing, pro-Trump candidate declared winner of Honduras' presidential election, promises Israel's foreign minister he will work to repair relations hurt by the left-wing incumbent. December 25, 2025
UK, France, Germany, Canada demand Israel drop plans for 19 new towns in Judea, Samaria 14 countries including Canada, Japan, Germany, Britain, and France issue joint declaration demanding Israel embrace two-state solution and reverse decision to establish 19 new towns in Judea and Samaria. December 25, 2025
Turkey declares Israel ‘number one threat’ after regional summit The rhetoric comes amid growing regional polarization, as Ankara deepens its alignment with Tehran while Israel expands strategic cooperation with Greece and Cyprus. December 24, 2025
Hezbollah, short on support from Iran, turns to drug trafficking in Venezuela to fill its coffers A Drug Enforcement Administration estimate from 2016 states that Hezbollah moves as much as $400 million worth of cocaine through criminal networks in Latin America each year. December 24, 2025
UN spends $100 million a year against Israel, says ambassador Israel's envoy to the United Nations says the international body spends $100 million per year to investigate and criticize the Jewish state. December 24, 2025
Court convicts terrorists who planned mass killing of Jews, ‘as many as possible’ Evidence presented in court showed that Saadaoui admired previous Islamic State attacks, including the 2015 Bataclan massacre in Paris. December 23, 2025
US official claims Israel ‘provoking’ Arab nations over ‘resettling Gaza’ comments Defense minister retracts earlier statement that Israel would resettle northern Gaza. December 23, 2025
Greta Thunberg arrested while protesting for pro-Hamas terror group Radical left-wing Swedish activist arrested in London while protesting against the crackdown on the group Palestine Action. December 23, 2025
Australian PM invites Israeli President Herzog after Bondi Attack Herzog stressed the need for decisive action to confront what he described as an unprecedented rise in antisemitism, extremism, and jihadist terror. December 23, 2025
Brown University head of public safety on leave after janitor reveals security ignored warnings of suspicious actor on campus The university waited nearly 20 minutes before sending out an emergency alert and never sounded its sirens. December 23, 2025
In deleted social media posts, Michigan senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed repeatedly drew equivalence between 9/11 and the US response Sayed argued that the Department of Homeland Security, established in the aftermath of 9/11, was founded solely to curtail the liberties of Muslim Americans. December 22, 2025
