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The leader of the Kata’ib Hezbollah Shi’ite militia threatened to intervene in the Israel-Iran war.
“Threats of violence against the Jewish community and law enforcement officials are not only despicable, they are also a grave federal crime,” the U.S. Justice Department stated.
“Our students have a great resolve, and everyone understands that this is a moment of history,” Rabbi Ari Berman, president of the university, told JNS.
“No King’s Day” protests are expected to take place in 2,000 communities across the United States.
“I’ve seen too many students, faculty members and staff in absolute anguish,” Claire Shipman said.
Sponsored by a progressive synagogue leader, the two were slated to speak in multiple cities about living in Judea and Samaria villages featured in an anti-Israel film.
The Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation’s annual gala focused on how “there are good people who care and want to create harmony.”
The U.S. president warned Tehran that future attacks would be even more severe if it failed to change course.
“Recent developments increase the likelihood that terrorist elements will seek to carry out acts of revenge against Israeli and Jewish targets.”
“Out of an abundance of caution, we are increasing security at houses of worship and at Israeli diplomatic sites,” the New York City mayor said.
The U.S. secretary of state said that “we are not involved in strikes against Iran, and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region.”
A memo includes two articles disputing the claim that “New York is standing idly by while antisemitism and hate crimes are committed with impunity.”
