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Canaan Lidor is an award-winning journalist and news correspondent at JNS. A former fighter and counterintelligence analyst in the IDF, he has over a decade of field experience covering world events, including several conflicts and terrorist attacks, as a Europe correspondent based in the Netherlands. Canaan now lives in his native Haifa, Israel, with his wife and two children.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced draft resolution urging immediate civilian protection and humanitarian aid as Israel’s offensive continues.
The United States recorded 9,354 antisemitic incidents in 2024—the highest annual total since tracking began in 1980.
In a spiritual speech in Jerusalem, the new envoy referenced God’s will and linked his Christian faith to the Jewish people in unprecedented terms.
The Israeli Ministry for Diaspora Affairs’ annual document also accuses France and Britain of “moral ambiguity” that affects their Jews.
The Muslim Association of Britain denied that Anas Altikriti speaks for it, although he’s listed as the group’s director.
The local mayor condemned the incident as antisemitic, but also tied it to hatred of Muslims and foreigners.
In congratulating Anthony Albanese, Jewish groups recalled his critical stance on Israel and pledge to combat surging antisemitism.
Bart De Wever called a journalist’s claim that Israel was committing “genocide,” calling it “extremely dubious.”