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The red-green alliance of Marxists and Islamists is fueling hatred for Jews and Israel among young people, while giving Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly a new audience.
The gift from the Jan Koum Family Foundation is expected to triple the size of the Jerusalem hospital.
“Today we’ve seen the defendant held fully accountable and fully responsible for the horrific hate crime that he committed and the act of antisemitism he committed,” said Michael Dougherty, Boulder County district attorney.
When Americans are threatened overseas, “nine out of 10 times you scratch the surface of that threat, and three nanometers later, you find Iran,” Sebastian Gorka, the White House counterterrorism head, said.
“Just like we knocked them out again today, we’ll knock them out a lot harder and a lot more violently in the future if they don’t get their deal signed, fast,” President Donald Trump said.
“This is meant to make the job of the police and prosecutors easier,” Tara Cook-Littman, of the Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut, told JNS.
“No challenges were received during the public display period,” Shirley N. Weber’s office told JNS.
A 25-foot buffer zone around houses of worship would include a penalty for protesters who breach it, though the state Assembly speaker said nothing has been agreed to yet.
“An event at a city-owned pool that was publicly and indiscriminately advertised as ‘whites only’ would surely violate the Constitution,” the executive director of the state Public Safety Office wrote. “The same must be true here.”
The gift from the Jan Koum Family Foundation is expected to triple the size of the Jerusalem hospital.
“Texas will not allow illegal educational institutions to operate in our state,” Gov. Greg Abbott stated.
Investigators said Ndiaga Diagne acted alone and found no evidence of association with a foreign terrorist organization in the attack that killed three and wounded 15 outside a downtown Austin bar.
“Today we’ve seen the defendant held fully accountable and fully responsible for the horrific hate crime that he committed and the act of antisemitism he committed,” said Michael Dougherty, Boulder County district attorney.
Rami Elghandour has accused the public school of ignoring free speech and of “virtue-signaling.”
“Almost a year ago, on June 1, 2025, there was a heinous antisemitic attack on 29 members of the Boulder community during a peaceful gathering in front of the Boulder County Courthouse,” the county said.
“In this country, public art doesn’t become off-limits just because it may make some people think about religion,” Joseph Davis, an attorney representing the city, told the court.
“There is no tolerance for hatred of Jewish New Yorkers, which we have seen time and time again, whether it be in the graffitiing of swastikas on a number of homes across Queens recently,” the New York City mayor said.
Ali Maarij Al-Bahadly “abuses his position to facilitate the diversion of oil to be sold for the benefit of the Iranian regime and its proxy militias in Iraq,” the department said.
When Americans are threatened overseas, “nine out of 10 times you scratch the surface of that threat, and three nanometers later, you find Iran,” Sebastian Gorka, the White House counterterrorism head, said.
The 30 defendants are “accused of scoring significant profits from expected market moves and making out like bandits,” the FBI said.
“Our foreign agent laws are designed to address situations just like this, and we must ensure accountability in order to protect the interests of students,” stated Kenneth Marcus, of the center.
“Many of these communities are experiencing real antisemitism,” Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky told JNS following the Mykonos summit focused on security and outreach.
The ruling was issued as part of a legal battle over Gov. Greg Abbott’s designation of the organization as a foreign terrorist entity.
City says food fair reflects the metropolis’s spirit, offering public space for culture, connection and celebration amid challenging times.
The facility will be able to produce about 50,000 meals a day.
A forum was convened to discuss how to enhance cooperation for the protection of civilians during war and emergencies.
The health minister visited the organization’s headquarters in Jerusalem and received briefings on its operations, technological systems and more.
No injuries to Israeli soldiers were reported.
IDF and security agencies are prepared for any scenario, says the Israeli prime minister.
“He apparently read in the press that he had immunity in Beirut. So he read—and that will no longer be the case.”
Khalil al-Hayya was elected head of Hamas Gaza earlier this week.
The Hungarian low-cost carrier was in negotiations to open a Ben-Gurion base this year.
The projectiles hit adjacent to troops operating south of the Lebanon ceasefire line.
The attack marked the first IDF strike in the Lebanese capital in nearly a month.
Trump says U.S. will intensify strikes if Tehran rejects a draft deal, as officials say a 14-point framework to end the war is close.
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The Waldorf Astoria | Jerusalem, Israel
Many residents have returned home to rebuild their lives since the rockets attacks began in 2023.
An exhibition in Tel Aviv supports thousands of IDF troops from abroad serving in Israel.
“There isn’t a moment that I don’t think of what could have been,” her mother told JNS.
From Miami suites to Mexico City kitchens, a new generation of Jewish food influencers is using cuisine as a powerful form of cultural diplomacy.
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The nation must protect its periphery, agricultural sector, environment, shape Gaza’s future, the Yesh Atid lawmaker tells JNS.
Schuster advocates for Gaza demilitarization, national unity and strengthening the periphery.
“It will be hard—wars are no fun—but we need to do this so that our children will not experience what we experience, so that they will have greater quiet,” the lawmaker told JNS.
Right-wing voters must understand they are voting for legal advisers to assume an actual advisory role, for the Supreme Court’s authority to be capped and for the communications market to open to competition, says Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi.
The Likud lawmaker spoke with JNS about the lack of a right-wing fiscal approach in Israel, the importance of sovereignty and the urgency of dealing with the Iran threat.
The opposition lawmaker says Israelis agree on 80% of key issues.
Enabling ride-sharing services, limiting the state’s right to appeal citizens’ acquittals are among the initiatives driven by the Blue and White lawmaker.
While a Knesset lawmaker’s work includes legislation, committee activity and media appearances, Likud lawmaker Amit Halevi said the media is often the most effective tool for driving change.
Israel should not press ahead with the U.S.-mediated Gaza ceasefire deal until Hamas returns the body of the last hostage, the Yesh Atid lawmaker told JNS.
We need to address shortages of teachers and overcrowded classrooms, the new head of the Knesset Education Committee tells JNS.
The Likud legislator calls on all Knesset members to unite for the good of the nation.
Protecting children from social media, Israel’s high cost of living and strengthening the periphery rank high on the Yesh Atid lawmaker’s agenda.
No troops from Turkey or Qatar will enter the Gaza Strip, the Likud lawmaker tells JNS.
Noam Party wants state recognition of Jewish identity, and eligibility under the Law of Return, to be determined by “halachah.”
The Religious Zionism lawmaker seeks the replacement of the Palestinian Authority, which she says continues to fund and support terrorism.
“It is possible to hold the book in one hand and a weapon in the other,” said Moshe Solomon on the haredi draft.
“The cost of living is one of the two key issues that will be decisive in the next elections, along with national security,” says MK Simon Davidson.
Religious Zionism lawmaker Ohad Tal tells JNS that peace can be achieved only by applying Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria and Gaza.
“The IDF withdrew from Lebanon in 20o0, and Hezbollah ended up becoming the largest terror army in the world,” Otzma Yehudit lawmaker Yitzhak Kroizer tells JNS.
MK Shelly Tal Meron of Yesh Atid’s work centers on the hostage issue and Hamas’s sexual violence.
Religious Zionism’s Simcha Rothman talks with JNS about his key achievements in the Knesset, and the challenges the country still faces.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza “has a lot of potential,” Likud lawmaker Dan Illouz told JNS at the Knesset.
Trump’s Iran strategy and the Strait of Hormuz crisis
Israel Undiplomatic with hosts Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev

Did President Trump just outsmart Iran or walk straight into a dangerous trap? Hosts Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office—break down the stunning twists in the escalating Iran crisis after Marco Rubio’s statements and President Trump’s surprise decision to pause operations in the Strait of Hormuz. Viewers will learn how America’s economic blockade is squeezing Tehran to the brink and whether Trump is executing pressure diplomacy or giving the ayatollahs precious time to regroup. The conversation explores the psychology of radical Islamist regimes, the possibility of renewed military strikes and how Middle East tensions might be clashing with U.S. domestic politics.
A woman waves an Iranian flag in front of an anti-American billboard, referring to U.S. President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, at Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 5, 2026. Photo by AFP via Getty Images.
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IRGC spokesman Ali Mohammad Naini. Credit: Tasnimnews_Fa/X.
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Exterior views of OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) headquarters in Vienna on April 28, 2026. The United Arab Emirates left the cartel of oil producers on May 1. Photo by Christian Bruna/Getty Images.
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A pro-Palestinian protest. Credit: Alfo Medeiras/Pexels.
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Israeli troops from the 205th Brigade operate in the northern Gaza Strip in this undated handout photo released by the military on May 3, 2026. Credit: IDF.
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U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) leave the stage after the family photo to head to the plenary session at the NATO summit at the Grove hotel in Watford, northeast of London on Dec. 4, 2019. Photo by Peter Nicholls/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.
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Israeli Air Force F-16I "Sufa" fighter jets over Iran. Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit.
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Israel Defense Forces soldiers seen inside Southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, April 23, 2026. Photo by Ayal Margolin/Flash90.
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The conference was created to help participants feel informed, prepared and supported ahead of time.
It will feature a discussion titled “How the Media Helped 21st-Century Antisemitism Go Viral.”
One year into his presidency at JCT, Domb reflects on leading during a period of institutional change and national challenges.
She is widely recognized for her lifelong commitment to providing humanitarian service.
World Trade Week NYC features consuls general, ambassadors, ministers and leaders from Washington, D.C., alongside state and local officials, private-sector executives and global partners.
Gift It honors Mordecai D. Katz and marks the largest single donor contribution, geared to foster future education.
HC Tel Aviv and Jerusalem Capitals will compete on May 17 in the IEHL USA Challenge Cup.
The bilingual compilation features 77 poems by 41 poets, spanning nearly a century of literary expression.
As graduation season approaches—and with it, the likelihood of politicized speeches and protests—young Jews will walk across stages at many universities that too often failed them.
The dual-leadership appointment is geared to strengthen year-round day-school engagement and seasonal experiences.