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Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

www.JNS.org is an independent, non-profit business resource and wire service covering Jewish news and Israel news for Jewish media throughout the English-speaking world.

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Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Government

PMO Denies Existence of Secret ‘Day After Hamas’ Document

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A Foreign Ministry spokesman had no comment on the report about the alleged document.

Op-Eds

‘Where do you Think Israel is Going?’ Bill Maher Quips in Viral 8-minute Clip

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“No one knows more about being pushed off land than the Jews,” he said. “Including being kicked out of almost every Arab country they once lived in.”

Terrorism / Yemen / Houthis / UK / Business and Economy

BP Suspends Red Sea Operations Amid Houthi Attacks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"In light of the deteriorating security situation for shipping in the Red Sea, BP has decided to temporarily pause all transits through the Red Sea."

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Austin to Press Jerusalem to Scale Back War Against Hamas

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The U.S. defense secretary arrived in Israel to discuss shifting to a more targeted approach in Gaza.

Op-Eds

Lies about Civilian Casualties

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel’s ratio of civilian vs. combatant casualties is the best in the world.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Early Applications to Harvard Down 17%

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Interest in the Cambridge, Mass. Ivy League school is at a four-year low as it is "embroiled in a national row over how U.S. colleges are handling incidents of antisemitism," Bloomberg reported.

US / Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs

DC Police Arrest Attacker Outside Georgetown Shul

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The attacker sprayed "an unknown substance" at two Jews leaving the Kesher Israel shul and yelled an antisemitic phrase, per police.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Eye on "Palestine" / Government

President Herzog: Now’s Not the Time for Two-State Solution

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel's president said Israel must first deal with its emotional trauma after Oct. 7 and its need for security.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Netanyahu to Red Cross: Pressure Hamas to Release Hostages

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Red Cross has also drawn criticism recently for reportedly telling the family of another hostage: “Think about the Palestinian side. It’s hard for the Palestinians, they’re being bombed.”

US / Police and Crime / Antisemitism

Arrested Teen Had ‘Detailed Plan’ to Attack Reform Temple in Canton, Ohio

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The 13-year-old, who isn't named, posted about his plan to carry out a mass shooting on the messaging app Discord.

Headline / Op-Eds

An Open Letter to the Survivors of Oct. 7

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Maybe you don’t need to hear this, but it must be said to counter the voices arguing otherwise: You did not deserve this

US / Police and Crime

Michael Jackson-Bolanos Charged in Murder of Jewish Detroit Leader Samantha Woll

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The 28-year-old is charged with "committing a felony murder during the perpetration or attempted perpetration of a larceny and/or a first-degree home invasion."

Israel / The Courts / Non-Orthodox / Conversion / Giyur

High Court: State Must Pay for Circumcisions of Non-Orthodox Converts

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The justices based their decision on the need for equality and "respect for religious freedom."

Featured / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / Government / Palestinian Authority

Biden: Israel Losing World Support, Must Embrace Two-State Solution

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“This government in Israel is making it very difficult for him to move,” the U.S. president said of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

US / Eye on "Palestine" / Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Many Students Chanting ‘From the River to the Sea’ Don’t Know Which River, Sea

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Some 10% of surveyed students also thought that PLO leader Yasser Arafat was the first prime minister of Israel.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / Government / Palestinian Authority

Netanyahu Makes it Clear: Post-War, PA Won’t Gain Control of Gaza Strip’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"The difference between Hamas and the Palestinian Authority is only that Hamas wants to destroy us here and now, and the P.A. wants to do it in stages."

Featured / Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas / Palestinian Authority

Palestinian Authority PM: Eliminating Hamas is Unacceptable

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The terrorist group is an "essential part of the Palestinian political mosaic," P.A. Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh told world leaders in Qatar.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US

US Admin Approves Emergency Sale of Tank Rounds to Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The State Department on Friday used an Arms Export Control Act emergency declaration for immediate delivery of the tank rounds.

US / Police and Crime / Antisemitism

In Minnesota, 25 Jewish Schools Receive Bomb Threats

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Law enforcement characterized the crimes as “swatting,” efforts to provoke unwarranted SWAT team responses.

Hamas / Palestinian Authority / Africa

Senior ANC Official Meets with Hamas, PLO/Fatah Delegation

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

They called for the release of all "Palestinian" "political" prisoners and cessation of occupation.

US / Antisemitism / Islamists

White House Removes CAIR from National Strategy on Antisemitism

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A White House spokesman also condemns "shocking, antisemitic statements" from the Council on American-Islamic Relations executive director.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Yemen / Houthis / US / News Briefs

US Asks Israel to Not Respond to Houthi Attacks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Washington told Israel to let the American military handle the Houthi threat, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Government / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Ben-Gvir Slams Gallant Over Administrative Arrest of Samaria Residents

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Someone has got confused and forgot who is the enemy and who is the beloved,” Ben-Gvir tweeted.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Four Arrested in NYC, Accused of Attacking Jews

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

One yelled “God kill all the Jewish people” repeatedly while in police custody.

Antisemitism / Religion / Canada

Canadian City Reverses Menorah Ban

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The decision was wrong and reeks of discrimination,” the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies stated of the initial ban.

Police and Crime / Judea & Samaria

Leaked IDF Doc Shows Anti-Arab Violence in Judea, Samaria Dropping

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The claims of settler violence are just blood libels... while mass Arab terror is a real phenomenon.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Politics / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

US: Palestinian Authority Currently Unfit to Govern Gaza

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

John Kirby said the administration wants a “reformed and revitalized Palestinian Authority” helping to govern the Str

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Islamic Jihad

Israeli Defense Minister: Army is Operating in New Areas of Gaza

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“This operation will reach every point that needs to be reached. We are going for the absolute elimination of the Hamas terror organization."

US / News Briefs / Sports

Mark Cuban Agrees to Sell Majority Dallas Mavericks Stake to Dr. Miriam Adelson for $3.5 billion

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In addition to selling interest in the basketball team, the Jewish billionaire will reportedly step down from the hit investor reality show “Shark Tank.”

NY / Police and Crime / Antisemitism

Bomb Threats at Dozen-Plus New York Synagogues

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The New York City Police Department is investigating the apparent hoaxes.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas

Blinken Dodges Question Asking if Israel Won't Resume Gaza Offensive

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The U.S. secretary of state added that "the events of Oct. 7 only further confirm" the U.S. commitment to a two-state solution.

US / Antisemitism

Despite Antisemitic Vandalism of Billboards, JewBelong’s Not Giving Up

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Archie Gottesman, who co-founded the nonprofit, said that its sometimes-snarky signage is important for reaching both Jews and non-Jews.

US / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Social Media

ADL Greenblatt's Support of Musk’s Counter-Antisemitism Plan Prompts Progressive Objections

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Censorship of these phrases will not reduce antisemitism,” said ADL advisory board progressive member Eli Pariser.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / PFLP

Arab Terrorists Execute Two Other Arabs for ‘Collaborating with Israel’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Arab mob of hundreds cheered as their bodies were hung from an electrical tower in the Samaria city of Tulkarem.

Headline / Terrorism / Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

After Delay, 13 More Israelis Freed on 2nd Day of Truce with Hamas

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

On Saturday, the 13 captives released the previous day continued to be reunited with their families.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Israeli Arabs

Ben-Gvir to Police: Prevent Terrorist Release Celebrations

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Victory celebrations give backing to those human scum, for those Nazis," the national security minister said.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Fayyad Plan

Illegal PA Building along Green Line ‘a Ticking Bomb’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Palestinian Authority Arabs have built nearly 20,000 illegal structures near the Judea and Samaria security barrier, warns NGO Regavim.

Featured / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas

US Warns Israel Against Next Phase of War in Southern Gaza

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

John Kirby said the United States won’t support Israel “moving forward with operations in the south..."

US / Antisemitism

Boston ‘Mapping Project’ Activist Among Three Arrested for Defacing Elbit Building

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The antisemitism, hate and significant damage brought to Elbit America’s campus has no place in New Hampshire,” stated New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Did Israel's Iron Beam Laser Intercept a Hamas Rocket?

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The system's interception of a rocket fired by terrorists in Gaza is the first-ever operational use of a laser defense system.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / United Nations (UN)

UN Delays Humanitarian Zone to Avoid Pro-Israel Optics

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

According to Israeli estimates, about 900,000 Gazans have moved from the north of the Gaza Strip to the south.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Simon Wiesenthal Center to Biden: ‘Don’t Criticize Israel’ as it Attacks Hamas

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Tell Hamas leaders that they we be held responsible for every civilian casualty," stated Rabbi Abraham Cooper, a leader of the center.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Government / News Briefs / Media / Hezbollah

Israel Bans Hezbollah-Affiliated TV Station

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Like Qatar’s Al Jazeera network, the Lebanese Al Mayadeen has been accused of serving as a propaganda channel for Hamas.

US / Antisemitism / On Campus / Education

Columbia University Suspends Jewish Voice for Peace & SJP

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The two groups repeatedly violated university policies,” said Gerald Rosberg, a senior executive vice president at the New York academic institution.

US / Hamas / News Briefs / Assimilation

Canary Mission Links Rashida Tlaib to 3 More Fundraisers with Ties to Hamas

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The news comes on the heels of her being censured by the U.S. House of Representatives for inciting violence against Israel.

Op-Eds

Fear CANNOT Dictate Our Actions

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

We must show the world that we are strong and united with a common message.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Saudi Arabia

Normalization ‘Remains on the Table,’ Saudi Minister Says

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih also announced that Riyadh will host three summits on the Hamas war.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Chabad / Judaism

‘Global Shortage of Tefillin, Mezuzahs,’ amid ‘Jewish Awakening of the Soul,’ Chabad Says

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"We’re seeing an immense amount of people wanting to connect, wanting to double down and leaning into their Jewish identity and practice," said Rabbi Motti Seligson, a spokesman for Chabad.

Headline / Op-Eds

Is America at Risk for Hamas Terror?

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Fifty-seven percent of Muslims living in America believe Hamas’s massacre was justified.

Op-Eds

An Urgent Message to American Jews

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

We abdicated our responsibility to protect ourselves, it’s time for that to change.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism

Obama Equates ‘What Hamas Did’ to ‘Unbearable Occupation’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

When Israel faces "a barbaric attack from Hamas, Obama blames Israel," says RJC CEO Matt Brooks.

Analysis

Ahed Tamimi Threatens Jews: ‘We will drink your blood and eat your skull’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

After issuing the threat, Tamimi's Instagram account, which had almost 100,000 followers, disappeared.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas

Biden to Netanyahu: ’Immediately’ Increase Gaza Aid

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The U.S. president pressed Israel to act "consistent with international humanitarian law that prioritizes the protection of civilians, the White House said.

Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas / News Briefs / Turkey

Israel Reassessing Turkey Ties Over Erdoğan’s Pro-Hamas Stance

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Turkish president called Hamas a "liberation group fighting to protect its lands.”

Featured / US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Ethiopian-Born Former-‘Miss Israel’ calls BLM ‘Jew-Haters’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

ZOA president demands that Jewish leaders in America denounce BLM’s “anti-Israel and anti-Jew positions.”

Headline / Op-Eds

An End to Politics and Diplomacy as Usual

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The responses to Hamas barbarism must include Jewish unity; an end to biased media coverage of Palestinian terrorism; and a refusal to let these murderers profit from their crimes.

Government

Netanyahu Meets Ben-Gvir in Bid to Ease Coalition Tensions

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The national security minister was excluded from a recent security assessment, and is reportedly frustrated by the coalition's unwillingness to harshen conditions for security prisoners.

NY / Police and Crime / The Courts / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Guilty Pleas: Attackers of Jewish Man in New York Face Years Behind Bars

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Mahmoud Musa, Mohammed Othman and Mohammed Said Othman will be sentenced later this month for their assault on Joseph Borgen in May 2021.

Israel

Israel’s National Library Cancels New Logo after Outrage and Ridicule

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The new emblem was accused of a lack of connection to "the Jewish people, the State of Israel, Zionism or the Hebrew language."

Iran

US: Tehran Can Make Nuclear Bomb in Less than Two Weeks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Department of Defense report "assessed that Iran is not pursuing a nuclear weapons program at this time."

US

House Votes to Cut Salary of Suspended Iran Envoy, Continue to Fund UNRWA

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Congress also voted overwhelmingly to keep the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem and maintain the terror designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Israel / Business and Economy / Germany

Israel Inks Largest Defense Deal in its History

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The German Air Force is to take delivery of Israel's Arrow 3 missile-defense system by the fourth quarter of 2025.

Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / Religious & Secular in Israel

Tel Aviv Bans 'Rosh Yehudi' Sukkot Events After Yom Kippur Anarchists' Assault

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The decision came after anarchist protesters forcefully prevented Rosh Yehudi, an outreach group, from holding a public Yom Kippur service.

Israel / US / Travel

Israel Says it’s in Visa Waiver Program, but US Issues Denial

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Within a few weeks Israelis will be able to visit the United States without having to wait a long time for a visa from the American Embassy," said Foreign Minister Eli Cohen.

Israel / US / Politics / United Nations (UN)

Netanyahu Returns Home after Successful US/UN Trip

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Netanyahu met with some 20 leaders from five different continents during the 6-day visit.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Netanyahu Meets with Kissinger in NYC

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The former U.S. secretary of state, who is 100, is “a long-time friend of Israel and a true statesman," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote.

IDF & Security / Police and Crime

Government Supports Police Use of Facial-Recognition Cameras in Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Facial-recognition cameras will be employed to “prevent, thwart or uncover serious crime," according to the bill.

US / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Saudi Arabia

Israel, US Deny Saudi Arabia Suspended Normalization Talks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Riyadh reportedly asked Washington to freeze negotiations over the Netanyahu government's stance on concessions to the Palestinian Authority.

Travel / Jerusalem

Autonomous Helicopter Taxi Makes First Test Flight over Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The trial was made possible by a 60 million shekel ($15.7 million) project known as the Israel National Drone Initiative.

US / Politics / Elections / Antisemitism

Ramaswamy Defends New Hampshire Co-Chair’s Right to Call Israel ‘Apartheid’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“I’m not going to toss someone to the wolves and cancel them,” the presidential candidate said.

US / Eye on "Palestine" / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Saudi Arabia

Blinken: Israel-Saudi Deal ‘Cannot be a Substitute’ for Two-State Solution

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

he top U.S. diplomat said that for Riyadh, too, progress on the "Palestinian" issue was necessary for the normalization process to move forward.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Gulf States / UAE / Settlements / Sovereignty

UAE Envoy: Powerless to Stop Israel from Applying Sovereignty

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Trump administration reportedly assured the UAE that the U.S. would not recognize Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria until 2024 at the earliest.

Terrorism / Health and Medicine

Paralyzed Terror Victim Can Move Arms, Legs after Extensive Rehabilitation Process

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Banya Peretz returned to Israel for Rosh Hashanah after undergoing the first stage of innovative therapy in Thailand.

US / Government / Jerusalem

US, EU Condemn Israeli Plans for Jewish Neighborhood in Abu Dis

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The district planning committee met to advance the project into the final stages.

UK / News Briefs

Grant Shapps Becomes First Jewish UK Defense Secretary in 30 Years

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The son of immigrants who fled to Britain from pogroms sees his family history as an integral part of his political approach.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

Sparks are Flying in the IAF

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The advanced drone "will significantly improve the ability to act offensively and effectively according to data that will be received."

Israel / Left vs. Right

Justice Minister Whisked Away as Anti-Democracy Protesters Clash with Police

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Six people arrested after demonstrators breach the perimeter outside Yariv Levin's home.

Government / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israeli Government OKs New National Priorities Map

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The plan expands state assistance to communities in the social and geographic periphery.

Jewish / History / Diaspora / Egypt

Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo Reopens after Significant Restoration

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The current building dates to the late 19th century, though the synagogue’s origins trace all the way back to Maimonides and the Middle Ages.

Left vs. Right / Antisemitism

Israeli Security Reserve Officers Denounce Former Mossad Director’s ‘Pitiful, Baseless Claim’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Israeli security forces stand on solid moral and legal grounds while operating in Judea and Samaria," the Israel Defense and Security Forum stated.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Artificial Intelligence

‘Call of Duty’ to Deploy AI to Hunt for Hate Speech

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The ADL has documented white supremacist content, including usernames, on certain video games.

Obituaries

First Black Man, Jewish Convert to Sail Globe Solo South of Chile, 87

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

U.S. Navy veteran Bill Pinkney said he should have flown a flag with a “big yellow Star of David” while sailing past Robben Island, weeks after Nelson Mandela’s release.

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