Investigate universities for promoting antisemitism and violence Universities are supposed to be bastions of free thought, not sanctuaries for those who weaponize that freedom to intimidate or harm others. Isaiah Hankel Feb. 11, 2025
NY man pleads guilty to threatening synagogue, to serve at least seven years “The defendant’s violent, antisemitic and terrifying act targeted the Temple Israel congregation, the larger Jewish community and the right of every person to practice their religion without fear of violence,” said Carla Freedman, U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York. JNS Staff Feb. 4, 2025
US Justice Department forms task force to fight Jew-hatred The new panel "is the first step in giving life to President Trump’s renewed commitment to ending antisemitism in our schools,” said Leo Terrell, who has been tapped to lead the effort. JNS Staff Feb. 3, 2025
US should demand the extradition of terrorists who killed its citizens The recidivist rate for terrorists released in the Gilad Shalit deal was 82%. Joseph Frager Jan. 31, 2025
NJ man ‘inspired by Hamas’ pleads guilty over attempt to join Al-Qaeda affiliate A federal prosecutor said Karrem Nasr was encouraged by the terrorist attacks in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, to pursue “death and destruction.” Andrew Bernard Jan. 28, 2025
Jewish Voice for Peace agrees to pay $677,634 to settle charges it sought loan illegally The anti-Israel nonprofit would have been on the hook for $1,016,451 if it was found to have fraudulently sought and received a Paycheck Protection Act Program during the COVID pandemic. JNS Staff Jan. 14, 2025
‘Hostage diplomacy’ pits Iran against Italy Journalist Cecilia Sala's detention in Tehran is a means to pressure the Italian government to release an Iranian engineer wanted by Washington. Giovanni Giacalone Jan. 3, 2025
North Texas US attorney who prosecuted man for Jew-hate threats to resign “There is nothing more important than the work of our outstanding women and men in this office,” U.S. Attorney Leigha Simonton said. “I will be forever grateful to have been a part of it.” Dec. 20, 2024
US Justice Department charges IRGC captain in murder of US citizen “The Iranian regime is actively targeting U.S. citizens,” such as Stephen Troell, “living in countries around the world for kidnapping and execution,” the prosecuting attorney said. Andrew Bernard Dec. 20, 2024