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A decision by a federal judge in Washington touches on one of the burning controversies surrounding antisemitism in the US: where the line is drawn between opposition to Israel and harming Jews. The judge refused to accept the claim that attacking a Jewish woman wearing an Israeli flag was merely a protest against Israel: "An assault is not a legitimate form of protest."

The Hind Rajab Foundation claims an Israeli currently traveling in India was involved in the destruction of civilian property in the Khan Yunis area. Exceptionally, the organization did not release the soldier's name or unit. This is the second such complaint filed in India in less than three months.

The suspect, estimated to be 16–20 years old, was documented harassing at least six people near City Hall, likely filming his actions. One woman fled from him in panic and sustained a leg injury. Police have released his photos and are requesting public assistance in identifying him.

FBI hate crime data for 2025 points to an exceptional and persistent scope of harm against Jews in the U.S.: despite making up only about 2% of the population, they were the target of 63% of all religion-based hate crimes. In some states, this figure reached 90% or more.

New testimonies reveal the dire situation within the terrorist organization: Lebanese residents report that Hezbollah is struggling to survive as funds run dry and promised compensation for damaged homes remains unpaid. Lina, a resident of the Bekaa region, stated that she has given up on receiving the promised funds and will have to cover repair costs herself.

US President Donald Trump addressed the possibility of declaring the Strait of Hormuz as US territory, calling it an "excellent idea" amidst the chaos in Iran. He also highlighted the effectiveness of the naval blockade and threatened Oman with severe consequences if they interfere.

A former employee of the psychiatric hospital where Lindsay Clancy was hospitalized claimed online that "lies and misrepresentations" about the treatment at the facility were heard in court - and the defense requested to summon her to testify. Simultaneously, messages sent by Clancy before her children's deaths were revealed: "I feel like I can't go on like this."

The President of Lebanon has called for the extension of the UNIFIL mandate in southern Lebanon, contrary to emerging agreements. He stated that the international presence is vital for regional stability and helps residents remain in their homes.

The Portuguese government has forwarded to the prosecutor's office reports of death threats and antisemitic hate speech at the University of Coimbra, following complaints by Israeli doctoral student Bar Harel. Harel documented hundreds of instances of hate-filled graffiti and stickers across the campus and city.

Daniel Amuna, 62, from Petah Tikva, has died in a Peruvian prison after serving about three and a half years for drug smuggling. He was previously convicted in the Netherlands for the 1990 murder of Israeli woman Miriam Sharon, but was later acquitted on appeal. ZAKA is working to return his body to Israel.

According to a report in France, Bruno Foucher hosted women aged 20 to 30 at his residence in the Central African Republic, some of whom stayed overnight. The visits were defined as a security breach, and the ambassador admitted to having sexual relations with two of the women. The French Foreign Ministry confirmed that proceedings against him are ongoing.

The storm strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane and approached the Big Island with winds of about 120 km/h. Nearly 24,000 people were left without power, roads and airports were closed, and residents were evacuated to shelters. Up to 635 mm of rain may fall. If the hurricane's center makes landfall, it could be a historic hit for the island.

The most serious confrontation in years between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea sharpens regional fears regarding the weakening of American deterrence. The war with Iran has depleted Washington's essential weapons stockpiles, and its allies are wondering if it can contain Beijing. Simultaneously, Donald Trump is growing closer to Xi and closing consulates in Asia.

The chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee in the Iranian parliament responded to the US President's statement that he intends to declare the Strait of Hormuz as American territory. Background: traffic in the shipping lane remains almost paralyzed, the UAE accuses Tehran of further attacks on vessels, and the stalemate between the sides continues.

IDF reservist Max Long set up an information booth about Israel on a Chicago campus when masked men ambushed him and his friend and attacked them. Long was left with a brain injury and his friend required surgeries. One of the attackers pleaded guilty to a hate crime and was sentenced to 600 days in prison, while his partner received a suspended sentence.

In late July last year, a 51-year-old resident, while intoxicated, approached a Jewish caretaker following a dispute with another tenant and called him a "Jewish terrorist." Before fleeing, he continued to abuse the caretaker, later returning to stab him in the back. "There is no place for such violence in our communities," the prosecutor stated.

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia was vandalized once again with an antisemitic message — about a year after it was attacked twice in one week.

The phone of the mother accused of murdering her three children revealed personal notes, searches about psychosis, hallucinations, and suicide, and hesitation to start a new medication treatment. The day before the children's murder, she wrote that prescription drugs had "stolen" her life from her.

In a speech delivered in New York, the US President claimed that the move would be completed 'after we finish defeating Iran - which is already heavily defeated at the moment'. According to him, 'thanks to our military and our blockade - no ship passes through the strait'. He also repeated his long-standing promise: 'We cannot allow them to obtain nuclear weapons'.

The suspect was allegedly documented spraying the inscription "Clean hands, dirty money" and pouring soap into the World War II Memorial fountain. Red and green paint was sprayed on the granite stones, and it is speculated that this is a protest against arms supplies to Israel. The suspect faces two charges, with a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.

Moscow trained activists to set fire to buildings and break through police barriers, and paid hundreds of priests to influence voters. According to The New York Times, Russian military intelligence oversaw training camps ahead of the elections. Authorities thwarted the plan, but in Moldova they warn: "We won the battle, not the war."

After years of disconnection, boycotts, and hostility, the political map is turning: Colombia has recognized Israeli sovereignty on the Golan, Venezuela has opened its first channel in 17 years, and other governments are deepening ties with Jerusalem. What is driving the shift - and how is Israel trying to prevent the next blow when the pendulum swings again?

The US Treasury Secretary announced that the United States plans to take economic steps against Iran next week that are unprecedented in history. These measures will combine total economic isolation with a continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to prevent any traffic in or out of Iranian ports.

Following the directive of Benjamin Netanyahu, the "Brit Re'im" mission — a joint rescue and humanitarian aid delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the IDF, and the Ministry of Defense — is expected to take off for Colombia. Upon landing, the mission will immediately begin rescue tasks and humanitarian aid operations, including the distribution of food and water packages to earthquake...

According to a report cited by the Tasnim agency, Tehran has conveyed firm messages to Damascus and regional countries in an attempt to prevent Syrian intervention in Lebanon against Hezbollah. The warning was conveyed via Turkey and included a threat that such a move would lead to a broad regional conflict on Syrian soil - and would include strikes on "strategic sites."

A senior US official told Walla that Washington condemns violence by any party and views stability in the West Bank as a security interest of Israel. The remarks come after Ambassador Mike Huckabee called the Jewish rioters in Qusra "Israeli terrorists" and their actions a "terrible act of terror."

According to a report in a newspaper affiliated with Hezbollah, the Houthis began shelling Saudi weapons depots in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait area. The bombings began after they received information about Saudi Arabia's preparations for an attack against them, in coordination with the USA and the UK.

Angel Aguirre, former governor of the state of Guerrero, has been officially charged with involvement in the 2014 disappearance of 43 students — one of the most harrowing cases in Mexican history, which became a symbol of cartel violence and official cover-ups. The country's president pledged to uncover the truth: 'I will invest all my efforts.'

New details shed light on the Iranian threat that led last month to an unusual diversion operation for Donald Trump. Israel warned of a potential missile attack on Air Force One, but US and Turkish authorities found no concrete evidence that the suspects possessed the necessary weaponry.

Two pilots were killed on Wednesday when an Apache attack helicopter crashed in a field near Salado, Texas. CNN reported the incident, citing the local sheriff's office.

The US Secretary of State recounted how, on a flight from China, he watched with concern as a senior American official lay in the plane's conference room without moving: 'I didn't want to discover a corpse on the plane.' Furthermore, Marco Rubio revealed that flying 'objects' are observed over military facilities and explained how Donald Trump informed him that he would be Secretary of State.

The commander of the Iranian Border Guard addressed claims regarding an invasion of the country and clarified: "Our borders are secure - we have an abundance of soldiers." Simultaneously, the spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's leadership criticized the "Mecca Agreement" signed between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan: "A sign of defeat - relying on Washington's support: leaning on a...

Directors of Jewish schools in the UK are forced to dedicate significant time to student security, sometimes at the expense of education, according to a government review. In the first half of 2026, 178 antisemitic incidents related to schools were documented—a 59% increase in one year.

Exactly one month after the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, his sister Darlene Graham-Nordon has advanced to the runoff in the South Carolina Republican primary. She now faces a battle against Freedom Caucus member Ralph Norman.

In a conversation with reporters outside his plane, the President claimed that the United States has absolute control over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also addressed the plane-switching incident, stating it was a decision made by the Secret Service, and noted that he faces numerous threats.

A month after the death of the veteran senator, Republicans in South Carolina return to the polls for unusual primaries. His sister Darlene, who was temporarily appointed to his seat and received the president's support, presents herself as an outsider: "I am not a politician and not a millionaire." Facing her are 2 congressmen and a former governor.

120 teenagers from across the USA are competing in Ohio for scholarships totaling $250,000 in an event supported by the White House. The structure, featuring representatives from every state competing before a national audience, has drawn comparisons to "The Hunger Games," albeit without the lethal stakes. Donald Trump, who conceived the idea, will arrive to watch the final stages.

Residents of Al-Mansouri, near Tyre, are protesting against the conditions of displacement and daily attacks: "There is an Israeli plan to capture the town."

He broadcasts from home 7 hours a day, defines Zionism as a racist ideology, and claims that Hamas is better than the Israeli government. Internet star Hasan Piker led a progressive candidate to victory in the Michigan primaries, proving that the battle for the younger generation's public opinion has definitively moved from television to screens.

"If depicting Jews as vermin and calls for the destruction of the Jewish state do not cross the threshold of Canadian laws - what does?", protested the country's Jewish organizations. The signs were described as antisemitic caricatures reminiscent of Nazi propaganda - and the demonstration where they were waved took place at a time when synagogues in the city had already been targets of gunfire.