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Eva Schloss, Auschwitz Survivor and Anne Frank’s Stepsister, Dies at 96
Holocaust educator and co-founder of the Anne Frank Trust UK spent decades confronting antisemitism and preserving memory across generations
Protests Spread Across Iran Overnight as Death Toll Rises
Demonstrations enter second week with internet shutdowns, rising casualty reports, and heightened military activity
Iranian Leadership in ‘Survival Mode’ as Trump Warns of Force
Senior Iranian officials privately acknowledge deepening crisis as unrest spreads nationwide, economic pressure mounts, and US and Israeli warnings intensify pressure on Tehran
Charlotte Niddam Identified in Swiss Ski Resort Fire
ZAKA confirms identification of 15-year-old Israeli teen as search for Jewish and Israeli victims concludes after New Year’s Eve blaze in Crans-Montana
Trump Declares U.S. Control After Venezuela Operation
President describes helicopter raid, threatens second strikes, and warns Iran it will “get hit very hard” if protesters are killed
Marco Rubio Outlines U.S. Priorities After Maduro Capture
Secretary of State details Washington’s approach in Venezuela, citing drug trafficking, Iran and Hezbollah ties, oil policy, and political transition
Two Jewish Sisters Identified Among Victims of Swiss Ski Resort Fire
Fourteen- and fifteen-year-old sisters Alicia and Diana Gunst-Lagunikó were among those killed as authorities confirm 40 dead and continue identifying victims
Chabad House in Kathmandu Forced to Vacate After 20 Years
Landlord ordered abrupt eviction after demanding removal of Hebrew signs, sharply raising rent and citing fears tied to Jewish and Israeli presence
Orthodox Jewish Judge Assigned to Maduro Trial in New York
Senior U.S. Judge Alvin Hellerstein, 92, will oversee the Manhattan prosecution of Venezuela’s former leader following his transfer to American custody
Far-Left, Anti-Israel Groups Lead Protests Against U.S. Maduro Operation
Activist organizations organize nationwide demonstrations as elected officials and socialist groups condemn the U.S. military operation
“Praying for a Miracle,” as three Jewish Girls Missing After Deadly Fire in Switzerland
Israeli, Italian, and British Jewish communities await answers as Swiss authorities continue identification efforts following the Crans-Montana blaze
Maduro Arrives in New York to Face Narco-Terrorism Trial
Captured in a U.S. military operation, Venezuela’s longtime ruler is jailed in Brooklyn and awaits arraignment on federal drug and weapons charges
U.S. Forces Capture Venezuela’s Maduro in Overnight Raid
Trump says Washington will oversee a transition as Maduro faces U.S. charges and Venezuela’s court names Delcy Rodríguez interim president
Hundreds of Thousands Rally for Gaza in Istanbul
Over 500,000 people march to the Galata Bridge in freezing weather, with civil groups and organizers calling for an end to the war in Gaza
Dozens Killed in New Year’s Eve Fire at Swiss Ski Resort Bar
Authorities say blaze at crowded Crans-Montana venue triggered explosion with investigation underway as victims treated across Switzerland
At New Year’s Event, Sydney Holds Memorial for Bondi Chanukah Victims
City pauses celebrations with minute of silence, white-lit Harbour Bridge and menorah tribute weeks after deadly antisemitic attack
“Speak Up. Stand Up. Fight Back,” Netanyahu Tells Surfside Synagogue
Israeli prime minister delivers wide-ranging address on antisemitism, war, Jewish history, hostages, and U.S. support during rare appearance at Shul of Bal Harbour
Massive Bank Vault Robbery Uncovered in Western Germany
Police estimate losses at around €30 million after thieves drilled into an underground vault and breached thousands of safe-deposit boxes
Mamdani Appoints Controversial Lawyer Ramzi Kassem as Chief Counsel
Appointment sparks backlash over past terror defense, anti-Israel activism, and campus protests as mayor-elect prepares to take office
Chabad Bangkok Honored by Thai Army for Flood Relief Efforts
Thai military hosts official ceremony after Chabad mobilizes Israeli travelers and donations to aid flood victims in southern Thailand
Police: Bondi Beach Terrorists Acted Alone
Australian police say a Philippines investigation found no training or terror cell ties after the Chanukah massacre in Sydney
Protests Spread Across Iran as Strikes, Closures Take Over Tehran
Truck drivers and merchants join protests as Tehran shuts down under an energy crisis, economic collapse and mounting pressure on the regime
In Memory of the Murdered, Chabad House Opens at Sydney Attack Site
On the final day of shiva, two structures were placed at Bondi Beach to establish “Ohel Eli VeYaakov,” honoring the Chabad Shlichim killed in the attack
Court Documents Reveal Bondi Terrorists’ Preparations Ahead of Chanukah Massacre
Police outline months of planning, failed explosive devices, and ISIS-linked ideology in attack
ZAKA International Unit Completes “Holy Recovery Mission” at Bondi Beach Massacre Site in Sydney
Volunteers worked for days with Australian authorities to recover remains for Jewish burial following the Sydney terror attack
“Who Would Believe This Could Continue?” Trump Says of Antisemitism at White House Chanukah Event
President invokes deadly Australia terror attack, Holocaust memory, and October 7 denial while pledging to defend Jewish Americans and Israel
New Footage Shows Bondi Couple Tried to Stop Gunmen in Opening Moments of Terror Attack Before Being Murdered
Family says Boris and Sofia Gurman were shot while confronting father-and-son attackers as shooting began near Bondi Beach
Antisemitic Assault Reported on NYC Subway Against Chabad Students Returning From Chanukah Outreach
Father and son allegedly attacked several young men on a Manhattan subway train; NYPD complaint filed
FBI Foils New Year’s Eve Bombing Plot in Los Angeles, Arrests Five Linked to Radical Pro-Palestinian Group
Four suspects have been charged in California, with a fifth arrested in New Orleans, after authorities said coordinated IED attacks were imminent
One Year After His Fall, Bashar al-Assad Quietly Rebuilds a Life in Moscow
Report describes the former Syrian leader’s secluded exile, blocked media ambitions, and attempts to return to ophthalmology
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