New Orleans: 10 dead, 36 injured in apparent terror attack – 2 Israelis among wounded New Orleans mayor declares combination ramming attack and shooting on New Year's Day was an act of terror, after 10 people killed and dozens more injured. January 1, 2025
US imposes sanctions on entities in Iran, Russia over election interference 'The United States will remain vigilant against adversaries who would undermine our democracy,' said Treasury official Bradley Smith. January 1, 2025
NY’s Sid Rosenberg recognized as ‘Best of 2024—news/talk radio host’ Barrett Media is a leading publishing and consulting company, providing daily coverage of radio, television and digital brands in the sports, news, and music media industries. January 1, 2025
Trump: Hamas ‘better let the hostages come back soon’ – or else President-elect Trump reiterates his warning that Hamas will face serious consequences if it fails to release the hostages. January 1, 2025
Republican Jewish Coalition endorses Mike Johnson to retain Speaker of the House role Johnson received immense criticism from the far-right wing of the Republican Party after he helped push through a spending bill that failed to raise the federal debt limit. December 31, 2024
Trump will ‘destroy’ Iran, weaken Hamas – PA official Hamas will be dealt severe blow by Trump's tough stance on Iran, says senior Palestinian Authority official. December 31, 2024
Israel turns to Indian workers to replace Palestinians Over the past year, approximately 16,000 have arrived from the South Asian nation, with plans to recruit thousands more. December 30, 2024
‘Root of anti-Israel Woke culture’ – Israeli leaders give mixed responses to Carter’s legacy Israeli president and prime minister eulogize Jimmy Carter and emphasize his role in the Israel-Egypt peace treaty - while member of ruling coalition slams the 39th president for his role in nurturing 'anti-Israel Woke culture.' December 30, 2024
Former President Jimmy Carter, architect of Camp David Accords and Israel critic, dead at 100 The 39th president leaves behind a mixed legacy on Israel, spanning his role in brokering the peace treaty with Egypt, his harsh criticism of Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria, and later accusations of apartheid. December 30, 2024
Biden: Trump won because I was forced to drop out of the race Despite a disastrous debate and low approval ratings, Biden insists he would have beaten Trump in a head-to-head matchup. December 30, 2024
Interpol issues arrest warrant for Lev Tahor leader Cardona Castillo has been identified by police and prosecutors as a leader of the group, which has about 200-300 members. December 29, 2024
Democrat lawmaker switches parties, citing Democrats ‘failure’ to support Israel Trump lauds Florida lawmaker who bolted Democratic party, accusing far-left of justifying terrorism against Israel. December 29, 2024
What? Ancient latkes had no potato Early latkes emerged as a tribute to Yehudit, a heroine of the Hanukkah story who used salty cheese to outmaneuver an Assyrian general. December 29, 2024
The top 10 Jewish sports moments of 2024 Here are our top Jewish sports moments of 2024, presented chronologically — including two on the same day! December 28, 2024
United Nations ‘condemns’ Israel for responding to Houthi attacks, decries ‘escalation’ of violence Officials associated with the Houthis claim that it will continue to attack Israel until the so-called 'genocide' in Gaza ceases. December 28, 2024
Dutch king asks Jews to ‘stay,’ tells Muslims: ‘It’s your country’ 'To Jewish Dutch people who tell me they doubt their future here, I say: Stay! We belong together,' said the king. December 27, 2024
Menorah from remains of drone that hit Jewish school lights up Kiev 'This is a menorah that tells the story of the victory of light over darkness in our time,' said the Chief Rabbi of Kyiv and Chabad emissary, Rabbi Yonatan Markovich. December 27, 2024
Gwyneth Paltrow talks Hanukkah family traditions, Jewish heritage with Noa Tishby In 2011, Paltrow discovered that she comes from a long line of rabbis on her father’s side of the family and that her great-great-great grandfather was Rabbi Tsvi Paltrowitch, a Kabbalah master and the Gaon of Nitzy-Novgorod in southwest Russia. December 27, 2024
ADL applauds NY Governor Hochul for signing new social media transparency law against online hate speech The new law forces major social media companies to be more transparent about their current policies on topics such as hate speech, disinformation, extremism, and racism, and will hold the companies accountable for hate content on their platforms. December 25, 2024
UN Security Council calls emergency session on Houthi attacks on Israel After two consecutive nights of missile attacks by Yemenite Houthis, United Nations Security Council agrees to Israel's request for an emergency session. December 25, 2024
AOC compares Israel-Hamas war to Vietnam, says conflict has been ‘generationally radicalizing’ AOC also labeled the Israel-Hamas war a 'genocide' and argued that the Democratic Party needs to undermine Israel’s defense efforts if it aims to energize young voters and 'reinstate an order around human rights.' December 25, 2024
US blasts claims of northern Gaza famine as ‘inaccurate, irresponsible’ American Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew blasts US government agency's warning of a likely famine in the northern Gaza Strip, derides its reliance on outdated, inaccurate information. December 25, 2024
‘Should scare every American’: Top Trump adviser explains dangers of Iran getting nuclear weapons Waltz also praised Netanyahu for 'exposing Iran’s air defenses so that they literally are naked right now and on their back foot.' December 24, 2024
Walmart under fire for selling shirts glorifying anti-Israel terrorist leaders American retail giant Walmart removes two t-shirts bearing images of slain Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, while a third remains available for sale along with a shirt honoring slain Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. December 24, 2024
2024 Men of the Year: Real Americans against Hamasniks For standing up against the terrorist-loving mobs, we salute Mario Torres, the Pi Kappa Phi brothers, baseball fans, and all the other everyday American heroes who said 'enough' to the Hamasniks December 23, 2024
Israel and Slovakia sign historic $582 million deal to boost air defense capabilities In November, Israel Aerospace Industries reported a record-breaking order backlog of approximately $25 billion and a 74% increase in net income in its third-quarter earnings report. December 23, 2024
Former Syrian first lady divorces deposed president Assad – report Asma Assad reportedly hopes to move back to her native Britain after filing for divorce from deposed Syrian President Bashar Assad, but Britain's foreign affairs chief says she is persona non grata in the UK. December 23, 2024
Hamas kidnappers will get ‘bullet in the forehead’ – Trump adviser Incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz aims to levy severe consequences against terrorists who kidnap U.S. citizens. December 23, 2024
Pope Francis accuses Israel of ‘cruelty’ and slaughtering children in Gaza Israel's foreign ministry blasts pontiff's accusations against Israel, calling his attacks a 'double standard' against the Jewish state. December 22, 2024
Samaritan Ten Commandments tablet sells for $5M The tablet presents a distinctive version of the Ten Commandments, notably omitting the commandment not to take the Lord’s name in vain and including a directive to worship at Mount Gerizim. December 22, 2024
CAIR sues US State Department over ‘failing to evacuate American citizens’ from Gaza CAIR claims that the State Department has run afoul of the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution, which 'guarantees equal protection for citizens and legal residents abroad under federal law.' December 22, 2024
UN condemned Israel three times as much as the rest of the world combined Nearly three-quarters of all United Nations General Assembly motions condemning a country or countries in 2024 were directed at Israel, watchdog group says. December 22, 2024
Sweden ends UNRWA funding amid controversy over Hamas ties and October 7 atrocities Knesset member Yulia Malinovsky, the sponsor of a bill to sever Israel’s ties with UNRWA, attributed Sweden’s decision to Israeli legislative efforts. December 21, 2024
New post-election poll reveals why voters rejected Harris so badly By a 13-point margin (39% to 26%), independents reported decreased trust in government following the election. December 20, 2024
Fani Willis barred from Trump election case Willis claimed that her intimate relationship with Wade did not begin until after she appointed him to the case in 2021, despite testimony from witnesses that it began in 2019. December 20, 2024
Blinken says there is still time to negotiate nuclear deal with Iran 'I don't think that a nuclear weapon is inevitable,' the secretary of state told the Council on Foreign Relations. December 19, 2024
18 notable Jews who died in 2024 In chronological order, here is a selection of obituaries of 18 notable Jews who died in 2024. December 19, 2024
US will not sanction Smotrich, Ben-Gvir – report Knowing that the incoming administration would reverse the decision played a large part in dropping the idea. December 19, 2024
Swiss Parliament votes to outlaw Hezbollah 'The move sends a powerful message that there is no place for terrorist organizations in a just and secure world,' wrote the European Jewish Congress. December 18, 2024
Biden gave lavish gifts to foreign human rights abusers, congressional notice shows A $1,962 soccer ball for Hamas ally Qatar. A $1,557 bowl for Chinese Communist Party general secretary Xi Jinping. A $2,310 handblown glass vase for Cambodian dictator Hun Sen. December 18, 2024
Palestinians sue Biden admin over Israeli arms sales Five Palestinian Arabs sue the United States State Department, accusing it of ignoring alleged Israeli violations of American human rights laws, enabling continued arming of the Israeli military. December 18, 2024
Democrats pressure Biden to impose arms embargo on Israel With just over a month left in office, Democratic lawmakers are lobbying President Joe Biden to impose a sweeping arms embargo on Israel. December 18, 2024
Watchdog: Iran on brink of nuclear weapon; old deal is pointless Iran 'has uranium at 60% — 90% is military grade — and is thus practically at the same level as nuclear-armed states,' says head of nuclear watchdog group. December 18, 2024
‘Antisemitic liar’ – Israel’s FM slams Irish president over latest slander 'Let us not forget that Ireland was at best neutral during World War II,' says Israel's Foreign Minister. December 18, 2024
Summit of U.S. and Canadian mayors launch joint initiative to outlaw BDS During the conference, a new tool was introduced—the Municipal Action Index Against Antisemitism—which ranks and evaluates local authorities based on their commitment and effectiveness in combating antisemitism. December 17, 2024
Iranian American tech executive charged in fatal attack on US troops in Jordan According to court documents, the scheme began in 2015 when Sadeghi established a technology company in Massachusetts after receiving funding from an Iranian government foundation. December 17, 2024
Meet Yaniv Bazini, the Israeli college soccer star who could lead UVM to a national title Bazini’s 14 goals this season are a team high, and he has scored in six of UVM’s seven postseason games, including a clutch game-tying goal in Vermont’s semifinal win over Denver on Friday. December 17, 2024
‘I won’t stop until every hostage is returned,’ Biden vows at WH Hanukkah party 'I am a Zionist,' declares President Joe Biden at his last White House Hanukkah party, as he pledges to continue working to secure the release of the remaining Israeli captives. December 17, 2024
Global terrorists ‘resilient, determined,’ per US State Department report The United States and its allies adopted a 'tactic more rooted in diplomacy, partner capacity building and prevention' rather than a 'military-centric, U.S.-led approach,' according to the report. December 16, 2024
Actor offers blistering response to ‘Free Palestine’ congressman '7 days in Judea and Samaria on me' - Actor Michael Rapaport offers to fly Squad members and vocal Israel critics Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush to Ramallah. December 16, 2024
Trump considering strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities The incoming administration is reportedly developing a 'maximum pressure 2.0' strategy to reinstate the aggressive sanctions on Iran that were implemented during Trump's first term. December 16, 2024
Netanyahu talks hostage deal, Syria turmoil with Trump Netanyahu was one of the first world leaders to speak with Trump after the latter’s Nov. 5 election victory in the United States. December 15, 2024
Satellite intel exposes Iran’s new warship amid wave of East Coast drone sightings Satellite photos have captured Iran’s newest drone carrier sailing in formation with its predecessors – the helicopter-ready Shahid Roudaki and the heavily armed Shahid Mahdavi. December 15, 2024
Trump’s Jewish Mideast envoy meets with Saudi crown prince In November, Saudi Arabia reiterated its position that the kingdom will not formalize relations with Israel without a pathway to a Palestinian state December 15, 2024
Governor’s race preview? Ritchie Torres holds higher approval rating than Mike Lawler among NY Jews: Poll Only 33 percent of New Yorkers said that they plan on voting for incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) in 2026, indicating her vulnerability. December 15, 2024
Judge bars releasing CIA agent who leaked Israel’s plans to attack Iran A federal court agreed with the prosecution that Asif Rahman posed a danger to the community and a flight risk if he was allowed pre-trial detention at home. December 15, 2024
Tel Dan Stele, oldest archaeological evidence of King David, comes to NY’s Jewish Museum By Jackie Hajdenberg, JTA Last year, New York City’s Jewish Museum imported a new director from the Israel Museum. Now, it’s bringing the oldest archaeological evidence of the existence of King David from th... December 14, 2024
Hollywood legend Richard Gere meets families of hostages held in Gaza, calls for global action The families expressed both the heartbreak of their prolonged separation and their hope for international intervention. December 13, 2024
US Catholic group aims to get AJC Jew-hatred guide into ‘hands of every bishop’ Bishop Joseph Bambera, of the Scranton, Pa., diocese, and chairman of the committee on ecumenical and interreligious affairs of the Conference of Catholic Bishops, told JNS that the Catholic edition of the glossary will help fight Jew-hatred in parishes across the country. December 13, 2024
Biden commutes 1,500 sentences in one day, shattering record The record-breaking act of clemency comes just two weeks after the president’s controversial pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, which he promised not to do numerous times. December 13, 2024
