38% of American Jews believe in life after death, study finds In the United States, 42% of Jews said they used candles religiously, a number that rose to 53% in Israel. May 7, 2025
RFK Jr. reveals Jordan abandoned pledge to treat sick Gazan children UN medical officials estimate that over 25,000 Gazans require treatment abroad, including approximately 980 children with cancer. May 7, 2025
Israeli hostages’ lawsuit against news outlet that paid Hamas terrorist will head to trial, judge rules Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright said the news outlet’s arguments were 'unpersuasive' and ruled that the plaintiffs’ case is strong enough to move to the trial and discovery process. May 7, 2025
U of Chicago professor cancels midterm, pushes students to join anti-Trump protest instead A spokesman for the University of Chicago, Gerald McSwiggan, similarly said Amit's actions were 'not appropriate,' but he didn't indicate if the professor would face any disciplinary action. May 7, 2025
Columbia U. lays off 180 staff after government cuts aid Some $400 million in federal grants was withdrawn over the alleged mishandling of antisemitism on campus. May 7, 2025
Rubio to close liaison office to Palestinian Authority The US State Department announces plans to close the Office of Palestinian Affairs, established by the Biden administration as a scaled-down consulate to the PA in Jerusalem. May 7, 2025
Trump teases about a ‘very, very big announcement’ ahead of his Middle East trip Earlier in the meeting, Trump made another big announcement. May 6, 2025
Netanyahu shocked? Israel left in the dark before Trump announcement of US truce with Houthi terrorists Trump declared that strikes on Houthi targets would stop after they reportedly agreed not to interfere with shipping routes. May 6, 2025
Trump asks Muslim leaders ‘do you want to die?’ and ‘what about the 38 virgins?’ Trump was trying to determine whether they were moderates or jihadists—an entirely reasonable approach. May 6, 2025
Next round of Iran-US nuclear talks likely to be in Oman on weekend Initially scheduled for May 3 in Rome, the fourth round of negotiations was postponed with mediator Oman citing 'logistical reasons.' May 6, 2025
Dutch police arrest anti-Israel protesters at World War II anniversary event They held signs reading 'Not then, not now, never again' and 'Don’t give hate power.' May 6, 2025
Trump claims Gazans are ‘starving,’ blames Hamas theft President Donald Trump tells reporters Gazans are suffering from starvation – contradicting claims by Israel – and vows to help secure humanitarian aid to Gaza civilians. May 6, 2025
‘Disastrous mismanagement’ – Trump admin ends Harvard funding The Trump administration has cut off new federal research grants to Harvard, citing the university’s refusal to adopt merit-based reforms and its numerous antisemitism scandals. May 6, 2025
Former US vice president warns Trump not to veer off ‘conservative agenda’ Pence credited Trump with 'restoring morale and recruitment in our military and taking the fight to the Houthis.' May 5, 2025
Trump orders reopening of infamous Alcatraz Prison Perched on a rocky outcrop in San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz was originally a naval defense fort that was rebuilt in the early 20th century as a military prison. May 5, 2025
Columbia med students condemn university after classmate who stormed library returns to campus Wimer’s return to campus marks a relatively light suspension given acting Columbia president Claire Shipman’s promise to enforce the university’s new policies. May 5, 2025
Crippled Gaza aid ship may have been cover for Iranian arms smuggling to Lebanon Another theory under investigation is that the activists were attempting to bring weapons, not aid, to Hamas. May 5, 2025
Trump wants ‘total dismantlement’ of Iran nukes, open to civilian nuclear energy program 'Civilian energy, it's called. But you know, civilian energy often leads to military wars.' May 4, 2025
US lawmakers grill Ireland ambassador nominee on Israel Nominee Edward Walsh agreed that Ireland’s lack of support for Israel represents a 'big issue and a big concern.' May 4, 2025
US defense secretary to visit Israel next week – report Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly planning to make his first visit to Israel since taking office next week, ahead of Trump's Middle East tour. May 4, 2025
Foreign airlines cancel Israel flights after missile strike near airport, Houthi warnings Yemeni terrorists claim responsibility for Sunday's attack on Israel's largest airport, warn foreign carriers that Ben Gurion Airport is no longer safe. May 4, 2025
Four pro-Hamas candidates win county seats in UK Three ran as independents and one was a Greens Party candidate. May 4, 2025
Stephen Miller eyed for national security adviser role amid Trump administration shakeup In the interim, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been tasked with handling Waltz’s duties, though sources close to him say he’s already stretched thin managing the State Department. May 4, 2025
‘You should f— off,’ Ilhan Omar snaps at reporter questioning Democrats’ trips to El Salvador Trump's administration deported Abrego Garcia to a Salvadoran prison as part of its nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration and gang violence. May 4, 2025
Trump creates scandal by posting image of himself as pope The post follows the president's statements on the White House lawn, apparently in jest, that he could envision himself as the next Pope. May 4, 2025
Trump dismissed Mike Waltz as security adviser over secret meetings with Netanyahu – report An additional issue that might have prompted Waltz's dismissal firing was his inclusion of a journalist in a Signal messaging group that discussed military actions in Yemen. May 3, 2025
Netanyahu denies ‘intensive’ talks with Mike Waltz over Tehran The statement came on the backdrop of a Washington Post report that suggested that the president was upset at Waltz over his hawkish stance on Iran, favoring military action against the Islamic Republic versus diplomacy. May 3, 2025
‘It’s what they deserve’: Trump adds more painful threats to Harvard University In addition to threatening Harvard's tax-exempt status and halting federal grants, the Trump administration wants to block Harvard from being able to enroll international students. May 2, 2025
Trump admits ‘we don’t know’ if American hostage Edan Alexander is still alive Trump expressed support for the families of the remaining hostages still in Gaza, acknowledging their emotional turmoil. May 2, 2025
‘Freedom flotilla’ bound for Gaza claims it was targeted by a drone Arab media outlets have blamed Israel for the strike, but provided no evidence. May 2, 2025
Walz: Kamala picked me to put ‘white guys’ at ease The idea that Walz appealed to ‘white guys’ in his current political phase was a fantasy, but Kamala was just doing what Obama did. May 2, 2025
Los Angeles Police investigate homicides of two Israeli men found dead within 24 hours Local authorities are continuing to investigate possible connections between the two cases, though no evidence has been found to suggest a link. May 2, 2025
US-Iran nuclear talks postponed amid rising tensions Iran accused Washington of 'contradictory behavior and provocative statements' following remarks by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who warned Tehran of severe consequences for supporting Yemen’s Houthi militia. May 2, 2025
Trump’s Middle East visit inspires hope among hostage families Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates May 13 to 16. May 2, 2025
Trump repeats claim that ‘not even’ 24 hostages are still alive In an event earlier this week, Sara Netanyahu corrected the Prime Minister when he mentioned the 24 living hostages and added, "fewer," sparking speculation of an unreported death. May 1, 2025
Belgian PM rejects ‘genocide’ claim, cautions against recognizing Palestinian state De Wever, leader of the conservative New Flemish Alliance (N-VA), took office in February after his party won the largest share of votes in Belgium’s 2024 general election. May 1, 2025
Trump national security adviser Mike Waltz is out in first major shakeup of Trump’s second term Politico has also reported that Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is being considered for the now-open position, May 1, 2025
3 House Democrats back off Trump impeachment bid Measure initiating articles of impeachment against Trump loses co-sponsors as party appears unwilling to back effort to remove the president. May 1, 2025
Argentina releases trove of documents detailing Nazi war criminals’ activities after World War II According to the previously classified documents, it is estimated that more than 10,000 Nazis used so-called 'ratlines' to flee Germany as the Axis powers collapsed May 1, 2025
Iran to meet 3 European powers ahead of next nuclear talks with US Iran's approach to the E3 suggests it is keeping its options open, but also wants to assess where the Europeans stand on the possible reimposition of United Nations sanctions against Tehran before October. May 1, 2025
Arkansas becomes first state to ban agencies from saying ‘West Bank’ Proponents of the phrasing contend that the names better reflect Israeli terminology. May 1, 2025
‘Not behaving well’ – Trump threatens to cut all federal grants to Harvard After Harvard sues the Trump administration over the partial freezing of federal funding, President Donald Trump hints the Ivy League school could face a complete loss of all federal grants. May 1, 2025
Amazon scraps plan to list tariff rates with prices after angry call from Trump White House Press Secretary Leavitt: 'This is a hostile and political act by Amazon. Why didn't Amazon do this when the Biden administration hiked inflation to the highest level in 40 years?' April 30, 2025
German authorities warn of potentially violent anti-Israel protests in Berlin on International Workers’ Day German law enforcement specifically issued warnings to journalists covering the protests on the streets, cautioning that they may be targeted with verbal and physical aggression. April 30, 2025
Judge releases outspoken pro-Hamas student who is not US citizen As a student, Mahdawi was an outspoken supporter of Hamas and organized campus rallies until March 2024. April 30, 2025
Wife of actor George Clooney could be banned from the US for role in Netanyahu arrest warrant Amal Clooney, the British attorney who helped lay the groundwork for the ICC's arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, could be banned from entering the US according to new report. April 30, 2025
Trump dismisses Doug Emhoff from Holocaust Memorial Council The Jewish husband of Kamala Harris criticized the move, saying that “Holocaust remembrance and education should never be politicized.” April 30, 2025
Hungary approves withdrawal from ICC over ‘politicized’ stance against Israel, Gaza war During Netanyahu's recent visit to Hungary, Orban said the ICC is 'no longer an impartial court, not a court of law, but a political court.' April 30, 2025
US targets China, Iran-based firms in fresh Iran sanctions The US Treasury accused the network of facilitating the procurement of sodium perchlorate and dioctyl sebacate, which is used to fuel ballistic missiles. April 30, 2025
Air Force jet worth $60 million lost dodging Houthi missile attack A zig-zag maneuver to escape a Houthi missile strike ended with a $60 million jet sinking in the Red Sea. April 30, 2025
Anti-Israel protesters confront Ben-Gvir during meetings with Republican lawmakers Israel’s national security minister met with four Republican congressmen during a visit to Capitol Hill that included confrontation with pro-Hamas activists. April 29, 2025
PM Mark Carney stages comeback in Canadian election Earlier this month, Netanyahu rebuked Carney, calling a remark he had made 'irresponsible.' April 29, 2025
House Ed committee demands interview with Northwestern president over campus antisemitism Two weeks ago, during Passover, antisemitic vandals used red paint to write 'Death to Israel' and draw Hamas triangles on a campus building that houses the school’s Holocaust center. April 29, 2025
Harvard quietly trained members of Chinese ‘paramilitary organization’—after the US sanctioned it over Uyghur genocide Hudson Institute senior fellow Michael Sobolik believes Harvard could face legal trouble, including hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines. April 28, 2025
UK, Palestinian Authority sign MoU to boost two-state efforts, pledge $135 million aid package to Gaza The London meeting marked the first official visit of a P.A. prime minister to the United Kingdom since 2021. April 28, 2025
UN court puts Israel on trial for barring Gaza aid Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar excoriates the United Nations as UN court holds hearing on permissibility of IDF maintaining siege on the Gaza Strip. April 28, 2025
New Israeli facial recognition technology can identify terror supporters despite masks Why shouldn’t people who have been the objects of harassment and hate on campus be allowed to help the government identify their tormentors? April 28, 2025
Netanyahu lobbied Trump to reject Qatar’s Gaza deal – report Following reports Qatar torpedoed compromise deal for Gaza ceasefire, Israeli media claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Trump against listening to Qatari premier's proposals on behalf of Hamas. April 28, 2025
Qatar’s quiet campaign: How Doha is buying America Data show Qatari funding of U.S. universities over 10 years exceeds $6.25 billion, and during 2024 alone, Qatar contributed over $500 million to American educational institutions. April 27, 2025
Accusing Israel of ‘ethnic cleansing,’ Iceland demands barring Israel from Eurovision Iceland joins Spain and Slovenia in demanding the Jewish state be expelled from the Eurovision song contest, accusing Israel of war crimes in the Gaza Strip and ethnic cleansing. April 27, 2025
