Billionaire accused of funding Hamas quits Harvard post
Bashar Masri was said to have used USAID to funnel funds to Hamas.
April 13, 2025World News
US can deport Mahmoud Khalil over antisemitism concerns, judge rules
If he is deported, Khalil would be sent to either Syria, where he was born, or to Algeria, where he has citizenship, according to NPR.
April 13, 2025
Trump’s Passover message of solidarity with the Jewish community
The president’s remarks were not only a nod to the spiritual depth of the holiday but also a reaffirmation of his administration’s close ties to the State of Israel.
April 13, 2025
White House: Witkoff’s direct talks with Iran a step forward to beneficial outcome
The White House confirmed that the two sides will meet again next Saturday.
April 13, 2025
Former Israeli envoy claims Iran was key factor in Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump
Herzog says that given past failures, Israel faces the current round of nuclear talks with 'discomfort and great caution.'
April 11, 2025
Trump taps friend, Orthodox Jew, as antisemitism envoy
Born in Kfar Chabad, Kaploun currently serves as Co-Founder and President of RussKap Water, a company specializing in atmospheric water generation technology.
April 11, 2025
Fake rabbi sentenced to 135 years for sexually abusing adoptive sons
The crimes came to light in February 2023 when Cohen’s 17-year-old adopted son called into a podcast and reported that he had been sexually abused by Cohen since age 11.
April 11, 2025
Florida AG charges would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh with attempted first-degree murder
Florida officials have long accused the Biden administration of obstructing the state's investigation into the attempted assassination.
April 11, 2025
Rabbis on trip to Ethiopia, urge more support for imperiled Jewish community
Most families survive on an average annual income of just $600 and live in overcrowded, single-room homes without plumbing.
April 11, 2025
Rubio confirms direct US-Iran nuclear talks set for Oman
The president emphasized the stakes, warning that the Islamic Republic would face 'great danger' if it failed to cooperate.
April 11, 2025
Harvard, Columbia plunge in law school rankings amid antisemitism backlash
Both Ivy League schools received poor marks on the Anti-Defamation League's 2025 campus anti-Semitism report card, with Harvard earning a 'C' and Columbia a 'D.'
April 10, 2025
Trump envoy pressed Hamas to release US hostage right before State of Union address – report
Direct talks took place between then-special envoy Adam Boehler and Hamas officials Taher al-Nono, Basem Naim, and Osama Hamdan.
April 10, 2025
Colombian Jews, Christians slam appointment of anti-Israel ‘rabbi’ to top religion post
Gamboa has posted to social media pictures of himself with an anti-Israel rabbi of the Neturei Karta, an anti-Zionist sect whose leaders have maintained friendly relations with Iran.
April 10, 2025
‘Reward for terrorism’: Israel criticizes French intention to recognize a Palestinian state
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar called President Macron’s announcement a 'reward for terrorism’ that distances peace.
April 10, 2025
Patricia Heaton joins $4.65B Jewish philanthropy campaign
JFP emerged in response to a 2017 study revealing that just 11% of donations from prominent Jewish philanthropists were directed toward Jewish causes.
April 10, 2025
‘Maximum pressure’: Trump unleashes fresh sanctions on Iranian nuclear program
Iran has spent years perfecting its ability to enrich uranium, the key component in an atomic bomb, through advanced centrifuges, which spin the fuel at high speeds to bring it towards weapons-grade levels.
April 10, 2025
Argentina prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Iran’s Supreme Leader over 1994 AMIA bombing
The 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires was the deadliest terrorist attack in Argentina’s history, in which 85 people were killed and more than 300 wounded.
April 10, 2025
Rubio urges Hamas disarmament in talks with Saudi foreign minister
They also reaffirmed the significance of the U.S.-Saudi relationship and committed to exploring ways to further strengthen their partnership.
April 10, 2025
Iran demands that US lift sanctions during nuclear treaty negotiations
Initially, Iran demanded that sanctions be lifted before the beginning of talks, but was compelled to compromise.
April 9, 2025
How a lawsuit from Oct. 7 victims, including Bibas family, could cripple Al Jazeera
By naming Al Jazeera International as a defendant in the case, they are hoping to prove that the network knowingly provided material support to Hamas and PIJ.
April 9, 2025
Microsoft fires two employees who protested company’s pro-Israel policy
The former workers accused senior executives of having 'blood on their hands' over the IDF’s use of Microsoft AI in its military operations in Gaza.
April 9, 2025
Muslim prayer room at NYU vandalized with name of Jewish fraternity
The incident has sparked outcry on social media from members of NYU’s Muslim community and others who have called on the university to hold the vandals accountable and protect Muslim students.
April 9, 2025
Germany’s last convict for Holocaust crimes dies at 99
About 65,000 people perished at the camp, with most being non-Jewish Poles.
April 9, 2025
Republicans prepare severe sanctions package to ‘gut’ Iran, punish Khameini
By locking in these initiatives legislatively, any future administration would have a much more difficult time easing economic pressure on Tehran.
April 9, 2025
Biden administration concealed congressionally mandated report on earliest suspected American COVID cases
The potential COVID-19 illnesses from the American participants in the Wuhan World Military Games appear to have been a closely guarded secret of the Defense Department.
April 9, 2025
Harvard plans to borrow $750 m. after federal funding threats over antisemitism response
Harvard has a $53 billion endowment, the largest of any US university.
April 9, 2025
Princeton radicals disrupt event with Naftali Bennet, yelling ‘genocide’ and pulling fire alarm
After school officials escorted the agitators out of the event, they joined several dozen more outside and continued protesting for nearly three hours.
April 9, 2025
‘We owe you our lives, thank you’ – Freed hostages praise Trump
Ex-hostage recounts how news of Trump's election victory brought him hope during hellish Hamas captivity.
April 9, 2025
After meeting Trump, Netanyahu warns Iran deal must include ‘blowing up’ nuclear sites
After meeting with Netanyahu,Trump announced: 'We’re having direct talks with Iran, and they’ve started... Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.'
April 8, 2025
Trump would allow Iran to retain ‘civilian’ nuclear program – report
A source reported, 'Trump said that Iran will not have nuclear weapons; military nuclear facilities, no, but civilian nuclear, yes.'
April 8, 2025
Jewish coach leads Florida Gators to first NCAA victory in 17 years
In just his third season, the 39-year-old became the youngest coach since 1983 to hoist the championship trophy.
April 8, 2025
Iran, China, Russia to hold expert-level consultations on Tehran’s nuclear program
Last month, China and Russia called for an end to the 'unlawful sanctions' imposed on Iran and urged all 'relevant parties to refrain from taking any action that would escalate the situation' or undermine diplomatic efforts.
April 8, 2025
US Naval Academy removed books about Holocaust, antisemitism and Jewish Americans ahead of Hegseth visit
While the school said the photos of Jewish female graduates were restored after Hegseth left, the book removals appear to be permanent.
April 8, 2025
Israel rips African Union for booting envoy from genocide commemoration
Ambassador to Ethiopia Avraham Neguise’s ousting showed 'a lack of understanding of history,’ said the Foreign Ministry.
April 8, 2025
Top Sudanese official pays secret visit to Israel amid normalization bid – report
Sudan reportedly pushing to finalize normalization of relations with Israel and enter the Abraham Accords, with senior official making secret visit to Tel Aviv.
April 8, 2025
Trump tells Netanyahu: Direct talks with Iran ‘have started’
Asked how a possible nuclear deal would differ from the one he canceled in 2015, Trump responded, 'It’ll be different and maybe a lot stronger.'
April 7, 2025
Palestinian-American billionaire, Trump admin adviser sued for abetting Oct. 7 attacks
Gary Osen, one of the lead attorneys, said that this cycle of repeatedly re-investing in properties used by Hamas represented a 'continuous pattern' of complicity with the terrorist group.
April 7, 2025
Wall Street braces for ‘Black Monday’ as Trump’s tariffs hammer global markets
A universal tariff went into effect Saturday after Trump signed an executive order last week declaring 'liberation day' for America.
April 7, 2025
War crimes complaints filed in Britain against 10 IDF soldiers
London police reportedly set to receive criminal complaints against 10 British citizens who served in the IDF during the war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, accusing them of war crimes.
April 7, 2025
Kidnapped Israeli man rescued by Nigeria security forces
Israeli man visiting Nigeria as part of business trip kidnapped and held for ransom, before being rescued by Nigerian security forces.
April 7, 2025
Columbia University adds 36 new campus patrol officers with powers of arrest
Columbia’s new officers have the same powers of warrantless search and arrest as any other police officer under New York’s peace officer law.
April 7, 2025Pro-Hamas Harvard students, grads lose US visas
Five Harvard students and recent graduates stripped of their visas, campus newspaper reveals, as Trump administration continues to push deportations of pro-Hamas foreign students.
April 7, 2025
NYPD cops shoot assailant who attacked children with a meat cleaver
The man attacked and injured a woman and three children between the ages of 8 and 16, leaving at least one of the children in critical condition.
April 6, 2025
US Federal spending cuts could affect aid for Holocaust survivors and kosher Meal on Wheels deliveries
The Department of Health and Human Services said that the reorganization would not affect 'critical services.'
April 6, 2025
New documentaries illuminate the post-Oct. 7 Jewish experience
Here’s a rundown of the many Oct. 7-related options on large and small screens.
April 6, 2025
NYC Mayor quits Dem primary, will seek reelection as ‘uninhibited’ Independent
The defection comes as Democrats have struggled to regain their footing after losing the presidency and both chambers of Congress in November.
April 6, 2025
Despite US objections, UN reappoints anti-Israel rapporteur Francesca Albanese
United Nations Human Rights Council renews Francesca Albanese's mandate as its special rapporteur for Judea, Samaria, and Gaza - despite accusations of antisemitism and objections from the US.
April 6, 2025Microsoft AI employee accuses CEO of ‘genocide’ support
A Microsoft employee disrupted the company’s 50th anniversary event, accusing its AI chief of enabling 'genocide' in Gaza.
April 6, 2025
Report: Iranian plot to assassinate Azerbaijani rabbi foiled
The plot to murder Rabbi Shneor Segal, foiled by the State Security Service of Azerbaijan in early January, also involved a plan to attack a Jewish education center, the officials said.
April 5, 2025
Netanyahu to meet Trump in White House, discuss tariffs
On Thursday, the Trump Administration announced a 17% tariff on goods imported from Israel.
April 5, 2025Most Americans agree with deporting pro-terror student Mahmoud Khalil
63 percent of Americans believe the Trump administration should revoke permanent resident status for 'pro-Hamas activists like Mahmoud Khalil at Columbia University.'
April 4, 2025
Columbia U radicals welcome new president by vandalizing with Hamas triangle
Columbia released a statement saying it notified law enforcement and was investigating to identify the perpetrators.
April 4, 2025
Brooklyn woman denied bail, claims she didn’t kill anyone in car crash that killed Jewish mother, two daughters
After the crash, Yarimi told first responders she was 'possessed' and believed the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was following her.
April 4, 2025
Tufts president fights for release of pro-Hamas PhD student
The State Department revoked her student visa four days before her detention and pre-notified the university of its decision.
April 4, 2025
Sanders efforts to block weapons sales to Israel gets crushed in Senate
It marks the second time Sanders has tried to formally obstruct American support for Israel’s defense capabilities.
April 4, 2025
Texas Republican sparks outrage after quoting Goebbels during Congressional hearing
During the hearing, Self defended his comments by claiming his words were taken out of context.
April 4, 2025
Nicaragua withdraws support for ICJ case against Israel
South Africa originated the claim against Israel in December 2023 and accused Israel of violating the Genocide Convention with its ground war in Gaza.
April 3, 2025
Israeli companies respond to news of Trump tariffs with hiring freezes, revamping business strategy
'Israel steals a lot of intellectual property from, for example, the pharmaceutical manufacturers in this country,' the official said.
April 3, 2025
Young Americans continue to have mixed views about Hamas and Israel: poll
Regarding hostages, 65% of Americans aged 18 to 24 say that the terrorists must 'release all remaining hostages without any conditions or face serious consequences.'
April 3, 2025
Welcome to Columbia: Keffiyeh-clad activists chain themselves to campus gate, call for ‘Intifada’
Columbia’s Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) chapter organized the protest, demanding “accountability from the trustees who collaborated in the kidnapping of Mahmoud Khalil.”
April 3, 2025