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Featured / Terrorism / Hamas / Europe

Hamas Funding Thrives in Europe, Despite Terror Designation

By David Isaac

Four reports from ELNET identify some 30 organizations and people affiliated with Hamas who work in Europe.

The Courts / Travel / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Germany

Lufthansa Hit with $4 Million Fine for Refusing Boarding to 128 Jewish Travelers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"No one should face discrimination when they travel, and today’s action sends a clear message to the airline industry," stated U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

IDF & Security / US / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah / United Nations (UN)

USAID Package Found in Hezbollah Weapons Cache

By David Isaac

"The U.S. must ensure that taxpayer funded aid is not distributed to US-designated terrorists, or their allies."

Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs / France

Kippah-Wearing Teen Assaulted in Paris Suburb

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"You, the Jew, wait for us, wait for us," the perpetrators allegedly said.

IDF & Security / Antisemitism / France / Boycott / BDS

Arms Embargo on Israel Is for Its ‘Security,’ says French Foreign Minister

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Unlike President Macron, Jean-Noël Barrot said that denying weapons to the Jewish state would ensure the safety of its citizens.

Police and Crime / Antisemitism / Europe

Dutch Top Cop Seeks Dialog on Police Who Refuse to Protect Jews

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

The report about the opting out of police officers from protecting Jewish events and institutions shocked many of the country’s Jews.

Headline / Israel At War: Iron Swords / The Knesset / United Nations (UN)

Knesset Committee Moves to Curb UNRWA Activities in Israel

By Sveta Listratov

The proposals were passed unanimously by the committee following extensive discussions.

Israel / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Israel Declares UN's Guterres Persona Non Grata on Rosh Hashanah Eve

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

“Anyone who cannot unequivocally condemn Iran’s heinous attack on Israel, as almost every country in the world has done, does not deserve to step foot on Israeli soil,” the Israeli foreign minister said.

Antisemitism / Europe / Boycott / BDS / Science and Tech

International Computer Olympiad Bans Israeli Competitors

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

They must be tired of losing to the Jews all the time - Israel ranks second out of 94 countries.

Palestinian Authority / The Temple Mount / United Nations (UN)

Abbas Calls Temple Mount ‘Exclusive Property of Muslims’ in Speech to UN General Assembly

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

The Muslims built their mosque on top of our Temple Mount, and then have the nerve to call us the "occupiers"!?

Featured / Israel / Iran / Azerbaijan / Russia

Iran Apprehensive at Enhanced Russian-Azerbaijani Relations following Putin's Baku Visit

By Rachel Avraham

"The prospect of strengthening Baku-Moscow relations is likely to worry Tehran."

Terrorism / IDF & Security / US / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah / United Nations (UN)

US, EU, Nine States Call for 21-Day Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Doesn’t Mention Hezbollah

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Imagine releasing two statements calling for a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as if the government of Lebanon has any agency and sovereignty,” wrote Jason Brodsky, of United Against Nuclear Iran.

Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Eye on "Palestine" / United Nations (UN)

Guterres Backs UNGA Call for Jews to be Removed from Old City of Jerusalem

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

The eight-page resolution lacks any mention of Israeli security concerns, historic ties to the land or the Hamas massacre in southern Israel on Oct. 7.

UK / Iran

Irish President Says Israel Outed his Chummy Letter to Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Michael Higgins said Tehran would help achieve peace in the Middle East.

Antisemitism / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN) / Settlements

UN Plenum to Vote on Kicking Jews Out of Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

If passed, the ethnic cleansing resolution would signify an escalation from the anti-Israel language previously endorsed by the UNGA.

News Briefs / Holocaust / Eastern Europe

Jewish Mass Grave Uncovered in Belarus

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The remains of 12 adults and 11 children were uncovered in the town of Strešyn in the country’s southeastern Gomel region, which was occupied by the Nazi Germany in August 1941.

Israel / United Nations (UN)

Netanyahu to Address UN General Assembly

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israeli premier is slated to meet with world leaders on the sidelines of the event in New York.

Europe / On Campus / Education

Two Foundations Set Out to Revitalize Jewish Education in Europe

By Jewish Press Staff

Starting in Rome, the Yael and Lauder Foundations embarked on a mega-philanthropic partnership to revitalize Jewish education in Europe.

Ukraine / Russia

Adopted Son of Ukraine Chief Rabbi Killed on Russian Front

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Anton (Matisyahu) Samborsky was drafted in May, a week after the birth of his first child.

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

After Agency Head’s Criticism – Israel Reminds UNRWA Its Gaza Schools Were Used as Hamas Bases

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Lazzarini issued a statement charging that UNRWA was “forced to close all its schools turning them into shelters for displaced families” because of the war in Gaza.

Iran / Ukraine / Russia

US Sanctions Iranian National Airline for Shipping Ballistic Missiles to Russia

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Russia has now received shipments of these ballistic missiles and will likely use them within weeks in Ukraine,” said Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN)

Ethnic Cleansing Anyone? PA Wants UN Order to Expel 500,000 Jews from Judea and Samaria

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The resolution is expected to be brought to a vote at the U.N. General Assembly, which is scheduled to open on Sept. 10

Israel / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Germany

Gunman Opens Fire Near Israeli Consulate in Munich

By Charles Bybelezer

German security forces shot and killed the suspect during an exchange of fire.

UK / Local

New London Bus Route Connects Golders Green, Stamford Hill Jewish Communities

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

London Jewish groups said they are “delighted” that the project came about after 15 years of advocacy.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / European Union

Borrell Asks EU Members about Sanctioning Israeli Ministers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The E.U. foreign policy chief reportedly did not name the ministers he was referring to.

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

Israeli Forces in Gaza Find Explosives Inside UNRWA Bags

By Noah Michaeli

During searches in the area of the Gazan school compound, troops found guns, explosives, vests and Hamas intelligence documents.

Boycott / BDS / Business and Economy / South America

Colombia Cuts Coal Exports to Israel Over Gaza War

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Latin American country is the largest supplier of the fossil fuel to the Jewish state.

Terrorism / Diaspora / Islamists / South America

Argentina Busts Terror Cell Plotting Attacks on Jewish Community

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"We are going to get rid of each and every one of these criminals who intend to sow fear in Argentines and they will pay," says Argentine Security Minister Patricia Bullrich.

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

Israel Refutes UN Claim it Gives Global Body Bad Time Slots to Pick Up Aid in Gaza

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

Private sector and other organizations have picked up their trucks, while the UN hasn't, despite getting additional time to do so.

Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Europe

Israel Nixes Deal with Norway to Transfer Funds to PA

By Joshua Marks

The move is in response to Oslo recognizing a "Palestinian" state and other anti-Israel actions.

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

‘NYT’ Mocked for Saying UN Half-Empty of Terrorists

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The publication's initial title was along the lines of "terrorists spare four of seven buildings at World Trade Center," wrote Michael Brendan Dougherty of “National Review.”

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

UN Investigation Says Nine UNRWA Staffers May Have Joined in Oct. 7 Massacre

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

“It is too little, too late—ignoring thousands of agency employees involved to various degrees in Hamas’s terror activities,” wrote Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan.

Jerusalem / United Nations (UN)

UN Official, Leaving Post in Jerusalem, Says Israel Won’t Extend Visa

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

Israel is refusing to extend visas for a significant portion of U.N. staff and other non-governmental organizations.

Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Global / Travel / News Briefs

US & Foreign Airlines Cancel Flights to Israel, El Al Flying

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

United and Delta Airlines are suspending flights due to escalating security tensions in the region.

US / News Briefs / Media / Russia

In Prisoner Swap, Russia Releases Gershkovich, Three Other Americans

By Andrew Bernard

“It says a lot about the United States that we work relentlessly to free Americans who are unjustly held around the world,” U.S. President Joe Biden said.

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

Gazans Suffering ‘Because of What Hamas Did to Them,’ says US Envoy to the United Nations

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

Washington “put pressure on the Israelis to allow for humanitarian assistance to get in unimpeded, and we continue to work on those efforts,” Linda Thomas-Greenfield said.

Canada / Kosher Food News

Canadian Kosher-Meat Production Protected by Federal Court Decision

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“This should dispel the false perception that “shechita” does not abide by the highest standards of animal welfare,” says Kashruth Council of Canada.

Islamists / Germany

Germany Bans Islamic Center in Hamburg, Closes Four Mosques

By Miri Weissman

The Islamisches Zentrum Hamburg, a Shi'ite organization with ties to Iran and Hezbollah, "promotes an Islamist-extremist, totalitarian ideology," according to Germany's interior minister.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / France / Sports

Jerusalem Warns Paris of Iran-Backed Plan to Strike Israeli Olympians

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Iranian operatives and other terror groups plan to target members of the Israeli delegation and Israeli tourists, said Foreign Minister Israel Katz.

Israel / News Briefs / France

President Herzog Delayed at Paris Airport Following Security Incident

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A suspicious individual was spotted on a rooftop as Herzog’s plane touched down.

Antisemitism / Europe

Survey Suggests 78% of European Jewish Leaders Feel Less Safe than 10 Months Ago

By David Swindle

“The grim impact of Oct. 7 on Jewish communities in Europe is fully reflected in this study,” said Ariel Zwang, CEO of the JDC.

UK / United Nations (UN)

UK to Resume UNRWA Funding, Six Months After ‘Pause’ Over UN Body’s Terror Ties

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The Conservative government suspended funding to UNRWA. Today, the Labour government is restoring it,” Lammy wrote on social media.

News Briefs / Media / Russia

Russia Sentences Jewish ‘WSJ’ Reporter Evan Gershkovich to 16 years

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

U.S. President Joe Biden said that Gershkovich was “targeted because he is a journalist and an American.”

News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Pro-Israel Protesters Interrupt UN Security Council Meeting, Call for Freeing Hostages

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

Protests inside the Security Council chamber are rare, and the Russian foreign minister, who chaired the meeting, appeared not to understand the protesters.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Israel Strikes Terrorists Hiding in UN School

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Hamas used the Abu Oraiban School as a hideout and as a point to direct and launch attacks on Israeli soldiers.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Eye on "Palestine" / The Courts / United Nations (UN)

UNRWA Head Claims Key Allegation of Hamas Collaboration Lawsuit is False

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

Philippe Lazzarini defends his agency’s scattered and disputed humanitarian aid record keeping.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Sydney’s Oldest Synagogue Targeted by Anti-Israel Activists

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies condemned the "despicable act," calling it "pure, unadulterated antisemitism."

Eye on "Palestine" / Antisemitism / United Nations (UN)

UN Finally Admits it Paid for Albanese’s Anti-Israel Lobbying Trip

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

The controversial U.N. rapporteur’s visit to Australia and New Zealand included raising funds for a "Palestinian" lobby group and lobbying sovereign wealth fund to divest from Israel.

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

A Month After Announcing $90 Million in 'Palestinian' Aid, USAID will Send $100 Million More

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The United Nations, USAID’s partner in aid delivery, admitted that its claims of famine in Gaza are not data-based.

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

Tunnel Shaft Found in Khan Yunis City Hall Was Hamas Gathering Point

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Israeli aircraft struck several terrorists operating a command center in a United Nations Relief and Works Agency School in the Nuseirat refugee camp.

Antisemitism / Canada

‘Get Out of Canada’: Montreal MP Targeted with Antisemitic Flyer

By David Isaac

"Sorry antisemites. You may not like what I have to say but I will keep saying it," lawmaker Anthony Housefather posted to X.

Terrorism / Antisemitism / France / The Knesset

Grandmother of Israeli MK Beaten Up in Paris Suburb by Arabs

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

MK Sharren Haskel accused the French government of failing to protect the country's Jewish community from violence.

Hamas / Antisemitism / United Nations (UN) / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

UN Investigative Unit Probing Allegations Against Anti-Israel UN Official

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

The investigative unit of the United Nations opened a case probing whether pro-Hamas lobbying groups funded Francesca Albanese’s trips in 2023 to Australia and New Zealand.

Antisemitism / Canada

Toronto Synagogues Vandalized in ‘Suspected Hate-Motivated Offense’ - Ya Think?

By David Isaac

The assailant threw rocks through the windows of two houses of worship before fleeing on a motorcycle.

Israel / Business and Economy / Korea

South Korea, Israel to Establish $80 Million Fund for DeepTech Investments

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The fund, known as the NH-OC Global Open Innovation fund, will focus on investing in approximately 25-30 startups.

Islamists / Russia

At Least 15 Dead in Attacks on Dagestan Synagogues, Churches

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The region's last synagogue was burned down • There were no known Jewish casualties, according to Israel's Foreign Ministry.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / South America

Support for Israel Grows: Argentine Senator Pledges to Back Embassy Move to Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

Argentine Senator pledges support for moving embassy to Jerusalem, echoing new President's commitment.

Terrorism / Antisemitism / France

Two Charged in Terror Plot Against Jewish Targets in France

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The pair connected online and were planning "a violent action notably aimed at Jewish targets," according to a report.

Police and Crime / Antisemitism / France

Three Boys Indicted for Antisemitic Rape of 12-Year-Old Jewish Girl in Paris

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The girl was reportedly dragged into an abandoned location by the three minors, called "a dirty Jew" and threatened with death.

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

Israel Rejects UN's Explanation for Leaving Hamas’s Use of Human Shields Out of Report

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

Virginia Gamba, special representative to the U.N. secretary-general, told JNS that word count limits left no space to mention that the terror organization embeds deliberately among civilians.

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

UN: ‘No Supporting Evidence’ of Famine in Northern Gaza

By Pesach Benson / TPS

"...if famine were to occur in Gaza, it is unlikely to be due to any limitations posed by Israel on the food supply entering the Gaza Strip,” the 31-page study concluded.

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

UN Reconstruction Coordinator Announces She is Moving to Gaza

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

As the Netherlands’ minister for foreign affairs, her ministry had paid part of the salaries of two terrorists involved in the murder of an Israeli teen.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / The Courts / Antisemitism / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

ICC Prosecutor Selects Advisers with Anti-Israel Stances

By Ariel Kahana

At least some of the experts mentioned by Khan had expressed negative views towards the Jewish state long before the outbreak of the war.

Yemen / Houthis / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Houthis Reportedly Kidnap at Least Nine UN Staff Members in Yemen

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The circumstances of the detentions were not immediately clear, the Associated Press reported.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / The Courts / Antisemitism / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

House Passes Bill That Sanctions Those Who Help ICC Pursue Israeli Officials

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Absent decisive leadership at the White House, Congress must stand in the breach defending our allies and our sovereignty,” said Rep. Chip Roy, of Texas.

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

Israel Strikes Hamas Compound Inside UNRWA School

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The IDF said precise munitions were used to minimize harm to civilians in the area.

Police and Crime / Palestinian Authority / Anti-Israel NGOs / United Nations (UN)

UN Watch Accuses Albanese of Taking Payments from Activist Groups

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

Francesa Albanese’s “support for terrorism and promotion of antisemitism” “is now compounded by serious financial improprieties,” said the NGO in a complaint filed to the U.N. secretary general.

Gaza / Hamas / China

Xi Announces $69m in Aid for Gaza

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“War should not continue indefinitely,” the Chinese leader said.

Headline / Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Eye on "Palestine" / Government / Jerusalem / United Nations (UN)

UNRWA Ordered to Vacate Jerusalem Offices Over Lease Violations

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Arieh King noted,"They’re building illegal buildings, they have petrol stations in places they’re not allowed to have."

Israel At War: Iron Swords / UK / Police and Crime / Antisemitism / Media

London Theater Vandalized Before Film Fest Screening of Nova Documentary

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Phoenix Cinema refused to bow to intimidation with a spokesperson saying the venue believed in both free speech and showing “difficult content.”

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / The Courts / United Nations (UN)

‘Regrettable’ ICJ Made Israel Work on Shabbat, Court’s VP Writes in Dissent

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“To maintain its judicial integrity, the court must avoid reacting to every shift in the conflict and refrain from micromanaging the hostilities in the Gaza Strip, including Rafah,” wrote Julia Sebutinde.

Terrorism / Iran / United Nations (UN)

‘Stop Eulogizing Terrorists’: Israel Slams Guterres For Signing Raisi Condolence Book

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Israel denounced UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres for signing a condolence book at Iran’s mission to the UN over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday.

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

Once Again, Israeli Forces Find Weapons in Gaza UNRWA Facility

By Pesach Benson / TPS

IDF soldiers found weapons inside a UN Relief and Works Agency facility in Jabalya. No surprise there.

Iran / United Nations (UN)

US Joins Minute of Silence for ‘Butcher of Tehran’ at UNSC

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was involved in the 1988 execution of 30,000 Iranian political prisoners.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Europe

Israeli Beaten in Belgium for Removing Anti-Israel Sticker

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Amnon Ohana, 64, suffered a fractured jaw during the assault, which occurred in front of his daughter.

Politics / United Nations (UN) / Azerbaijan

Despite Call for Declaring ‘New Genocide,’ Armenian Colonialist Invaders Are Not Victims

By Rachel Avraham

On May 10, Politico reported that the California-based Center for Truth and Justice sent a petition to the International Criminal Court in The Hague, accusing Azerbaijan of genocide against Artsakh Armenians (The ICC should consider the new Armenian genocide petition). Never mind the fact that the 100,000 Armenians who recently left Karabakh and resettled in […]

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / The Courts / Antisemitism / United Nations (UN) / Africa

South Africa is Hamas ‘Ally,’ Israel says at Hague court

By Andrew Bernard

“Calling something a genocide, again and again, does not make it genocide,” said Gilad Noam, an attorney for the Jewish state. “Repeating a lie does not make it true.”

Europe / Jerusalem

Netherlands to Examine ‘Appropriate Time’ to Move Embassy to Jerusalem

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The plan was approved by lawmakers of the four political parties seeking for form a Dutch governing coalition.

Government / Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN)

Israeli Cabinet Rejects UN "Palestinian" Statehood Resolution

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The government voted unanimously to reject the United Nations' decision to grant the Palestinian Authority unprecedented rights for a non-member state.

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

Israel Kills 15 Terrorists in Hamas Command Center Inside UNRWA School

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The Hamas war room was embedded in a UN Relief and Works Agency school in the central Gaza area of Nuseirat.

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

UN Blames ‘Fog of War’ for Major Overcounting of Gazan Child Fatalities

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

“It’s outrageous that only seven months later, the United Nations is questioning the Hamas-supplied casualty numbers,” an HonestReporting board member told JNS.

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