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Trump: ‘Another Beautiful Armada’ Sailing Toward Iran
President cites June strikes on Iran’s nuclear program as US naval forces deploy and Washington signals pressure alongside continued diplomatic contacts
Iran Moves to Emergency Governance as War Fears With US, Israel Grow
Tehran decentralizes power, warns of regional retaliation, and coordinates with allies as officials brace for possible military confrontation
Beyond Remembrance: Europe Turns Holocaust Memory Into Jewish Security
As the world marks Holocaust Remembrance Day, EU officials outline security funding, digital enforcement, and education initiatives aimed at safeguarding Jewish life across Europe
“This Is Poland, Not Israel”: Man Wearing Airport Badge Attacks Charedim at Krakow Airport
Video and witness testimony describe shouting, threats, and a shove as a group prayed quietly before boarding a flight to Israel
Iran Is Weak. The U.S. Is Ready. So Why No Strike?
Escalation risks and strategic leverage are driving U.S. restraint despite intelligence assessments that Iran’s regime is unusually vulnerable
Kanye West Publishes Full Page Wall Street Journal Apology for Antisemitism
“Ye” attributes swastika imagery and antisemitic rhetoric to bipolar disorder, as Jewish skepticism follows years of repeated offenses
Jewish Graves Vandalized at Barcelona Cemetery, Investigation Launched
Jewish burial sections close as police probe vandalism and Israel warns antisemitism is becoming increasingly visible in Spain
Over 60% of US Jewish Educators Report Antisemitism at Work
New StandWithUs survey finds teachers unions cited as major source as incidents rise in US schools since October 7
Germany Arrests Suspected Hamas Member at Berlin Airport
Prosecutors say the Lebanese suspect helped obtain ammunition for attacks on Jewish and Israeli targets and colluded with a Hamas cell arrested in 2025
Iran Death Toll May Have Passed 30,000 as Khamenei Goes Underground
TIME reports that tens of thousands may have been killed during two days of unrest, as Iran enters the week facing rising US military pressure
Half of Irish Adults Unaware Six Million Jews Were Murdered, One in Four Young People Can’t Identify Auschwitz
New Claims Conference survey finds widespread Holocaust ignorance in Ireland, and heavy online exposure to denial among youth
Australia Observes National Day of Mourning for Bondi Attack Victims
Australians pause for a nationwide minute of silence, acts of kindness, and a memorial at the Sydney Opera House to honor the 15 killed in the antisemitic terror attack
Swastikas Found at Borough Park Playground for Second Time in Two Days
Nearly 60 antisemitic symbols were painted at a children’s playground, prompting a hate-crime investigation and condemnation from city, state, and federal leaders
Fewer Than 200,000 Jewish Holocaust Survivors Remain Worldwide
New data released ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day shows the global survivor population shrinking rapidly as witnesses fade
Holocaust Shoes Exhibition Installed at Heart of UK Parliament
“In Their Footsteps” places replicas of victims’ shoes in Westminster’s main hall, linking Holocaust memory to rising antisemitism today
Tucker Carlson Argues Nuclear Iran Could Stabilize Middle East
In a newsletter published yesterday, Carlson likens Iran’s nuclear ambitions to North Korea and challenges decades of U.S. and Israeli warnings
Trump Warns Iran of Total Destruction as U.S. Military Posture Grows
U.S. forces reposition as Trump presses aides for “decisive” military options
Jewish Teens Nearly Run Down in Antisemitic Attack in Melbourne
Police say a stolen vehicle deliberately drove at Jewish boys while occupants shouted Nazi slogans and issued stabbing threats in a Melbourne suburb
Trump Pushes 'Board of Peace' Signing in Davos as Allies Waver
With a Board of Peace signing ceremony planned Thursday, governments are questioning who will join, what the charter commits them to, and how far the body will go
At Least 39 Killed in High-Speed Train Collision in Spain
Two passenger trains collided near Córdoba after a derailment, leaving dozens hospitalized and forcing the suspension of rail service
Former VP Contender Josh Shapiro Says Harris Team Asked If He Was an “Israeli Agent”
Governor recounts tense questioning over Israel during 2024 vice-presidential selection process in new memoir
Australia’s Parliament Holds Moment of Silence for Bondi Terror Victims
Lawmakers return two weeks early to honor 15 murdered at a Jewish Chanukah gathering and begin debate on gun and hate-crime reforms
Trump Administration Weighs Asylum Option for British Jews
Trump’s personal lawyer Robert Garson says talks were held with the State Department due to rising antisemitism and declining Jewish sense of safety in Britain
Attorney General Bondi Says DOJ Will Enforce Consequences for Antisemitism
At the IAC summit in Florida, Bondi cites prosecutions, hate-crime charges, and major university penalties as DOJ enforcement accelerates
Jewish Groups Say Mamdani’s Leadership Hasn’t Eased Safety Fears
As antisemitic incidents rise, community leaders cite delayed responses and ideological gaps while pressing the mayor on Jewish safety
Khamenei, Trump Trade Blame as Strike Still on the Table
“We consider the US president a criminal,” Iran’s supreme leader says, as Trump responds: “It’s time to look for new leadership in Iran”
Why a Strike on Iran Seemed Inevitable, and What May Have Slowed It
Unusual military moves fueled expectations of immediate action, but uncertainty, mixed signals, and unresolved decisions have tempered the strike option
Axios: Trump and NYC Mayor Mamdani Have Been Texting Regularly
New reporting reveals an unlikely private channel between the president and the socialist mayor that emerged after their November Oval Office meeting
Inside Iran: Death Toll Surges as New Execution Reports, Hospital Strain and Economic Collapse Emerge
Rights groups raise casualty figures, execution reports surface, hospitals warn of overload, and banks close as pressure on the regime intensifies
Trump Tells Iranians “Help Is on the Way” as U.S. Continues To Weigh Strikes
U.S. president cancels talks, warns against executions, and signals possible consequences as Washington assesses whether Iran’s crackdown will trigger American action
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