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US exit from dozens of UN, international groups Since the start of his second term in January last year, Trump has withdrawn the United States from other U.N. bodies, including the World Health Organization and the U.N. Human Rights Council.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
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
