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Israel to Sue New York Times Over Article Alleging Widespread Rape of Palestinian Prisoners

Israel on Thursday announced that it plans to sue The New York Times, after the newspaper published a column earlier this week alleging widespread sexual...

May 14, 2026 12:50 pm
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‘Shame on Hollywood’: Cannes Jury Member Defends Actors ‘Backlisted’ for Anti-Israel Activism Over Gaza War

A jury member of the 79th Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday condemned the Hollywood film industry for "blacklisting" actors who have spoken out against Israel's military actions in the Gaza Strip during the country's war...

Nazi-Looted Painting Found in Home of Dutch SS Leader’s Family, Art Detective Reveals

A painting stolen by Nazis during World War II from a Jewish art dealer in the Netherlands was discovered in the home of the family of a senior Nazi collaborator, Dutch art detective Arthur Brand...

Israeli Para-Athlete Wins Gold at European Taekwondo Championships, Beats Opponent From Azerbaijan

Israeli Paralympic athlete Asaf Yasur took home the gold medal in the 2026 European Senior Taekwondo Championships being held this week in Munich, Germany. The 24-year-old competed in the men's under-58kg weight category, and on the...

May 11, 2026 11:49 am
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Abraham Foxman, Former ADL Head and Advocate for American Jews, Dies at 86

Abraham H. Foxman, who was the national director of the Anti-Defamation League for nearly three...

May 11, 2026 11:28 am
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Boy George Shares Message in Support of Thousands Rallying Against Antisemitism in London

British pop icon Boy George expressed solidarity with Jewish people in a video message that...

May 8, 2026 12:00 pm
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Irish Soccer Players, Sports Icons, Celebrities Call for Boycott of Upcoming UEFA Matches Against Israel

Prominent Irish soccer players, as well as other well-known sports figures and celebrities, have teamed...

May 8, 2026 11:53 am
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Miss Israel Melanie Shiraz Says Mamdani’s Wife Snubbed Her Because She’s From Jewish State

Melanie Shiraz, who represented Israel in the 2025 Miss Universe pageant, said on Wednesday that...

May 7, 2026 12:46 pm
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Iranian Rapper Releases Persian Remix of Israeli Song, Calls for Revenge Against Regime

British-Iranian rapper 021Kid has released a Persian remix of the song "Harbu Darbu" by Israeli...

May 14, 2026 12:50 pm
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Israel to Sue New York Times Over Article Alleging Widespread Rape of Palestinian Prisoners

Israel on Thursday announced that it plans to sue The New York Times, after the newspaper published a column earlier this week alleging widespread sexual abuse...

May 13, 2026 1:49 pm
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‘Shame on Hollywood’: Cannes Jury Member Defends Actors ‘Backlisted’ for Anti-Israel Activism Over Gaza War

A jury member of the 79th Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday condemned the Hollywood film industry for "blacklisting" actors who have spoken out against Israel's...

May 12, 2026 2:12 pm
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Nazi-Looted Painting Found in Home of Dutch SS Leader’s Family, Art Detective Reveals

A painting stolen by Nazis during World War II from a Jewish art dealer in the Netherlands was discovered in the home of the family...

May 12, 2026 2:09 pm
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Israeli Para-Athlete Wins Gold at European Taekwondo Championships, Beats Opponent From Azerbaijan

Israeli Paralympic athlete Asaf Yasur took home the gold medal in the 2026 European Senior Taekwondo Championships being held this week in Munich, Germany. The 24-year-old...

May 11, 2026 11:49 am
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Abraham Foxman, Former ADL Head and Advocate for American Jews, Dies at 86

Abraham H. Foxman, who was the national director of the Anti-Defamation League for nearly three decades, has died at the age of 86, the ADL...

May 11, 2026 11:28 am
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Boy George Shares Message in Support of Thousands Rallying Against Antisemitism in London

British pop icon Boy George expressed solidarity with Jewish people in a video message that was featured at a rally against antisemitism held in London...

May 8, 2026 12:00 pm
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Irish Soccer Players, Sports Icons, Celebrities Call for Boycott of Upcoming UEFA Matches Against Israel

Prominent Irish soccer players, as well as other well-known sports figures and celebrities, have teamed up to pressure the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to...

May 8, 2026 11:53 am
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Miss Israel Melanie Shiraz Says Mamdani’s Wife Snubbed Her Because She’s From Jewish State

Melanie Shiraz, who represented Israel in the 2025 Miss Universe pageant, said on Wednesday that the wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani refused...

May 7, 2026 12:46 pm
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Iranian Rapper Releases Persian Remix of Israeli Song, Calls for Revenge Against Regime

British-Iranian rapper 021Kid has released a Persian remix of the song "Harbu Darbu" by Israeli rap duo Ness & Stilla, and in the lyrics, he...

May 6, 2026 4:53 pm
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Musée d’Orsay Opens Permanent Exhibition Space Dedicated to Nazi-Looted Artwork

The Musée d'Orsay in France opened a new permanent exhibition room on Tuesday dedicated to works of art that were owned by Jews and looted...

May 6, 2026 4:36 pm
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Artists, Cultural Workers Plan Strike for Venice Biennale in Protest of Israel’s Participation

An anti-Israel collective announced a 24-hour strike for artists and cultural workers on Friday, the day before the 61st Venice Biennale opens to the public,...

May 5, 2026 1:02 pm
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Brooklyn Nets Forward Michael Porter Jr. Defends Deni Avdija Against Hate for Representing Israel

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. defended fellow NBA player and Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija against the hate he receives for representing his home...

May 4, 2026 2:09 pm
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All Major Jewish Organizations in Norway Criticize Holocaust Center for Repeatedly ‘Relativizing the Holocaust’

Representatives from the largest Jewish organizations in Norway collectively published an open letter on Monday that accused the Norwegian Center for Studies of Holocaust and...

May 4, 2026 1:59 pm
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Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Amid Israel, Russia Controversy; Organizers Announce New Awards, Ceremony

The jury for the 2026 Venice Biennale announced their resignation mere days before the 61st edition of the show is set to open to the...

Opinion

It Doesn’t Begin With Bricks; How to Stand Up to Jew-Hatred Today

My friend Abe Foxman who headed the ADL for many years and who...

Here Are Some Positive Local Developments in Support of Israel You Haven’t Heard About

On April 27, 2026, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee (R) signed legislation...

The Case for Israel Will Be Won at Homes and Kitchen Tables, Not on Social Media

The Harvard Institute of Politics released its 52nd Youth Poll. Most of the headlines...

Features

With Israel Facing PTSD Emergency, New App Seeks to Help IDF Soldiers Heal

When one of Tzur Kurnedz's cousins woke from a coma after fighting Hamas...

Reshaping the Diaspora: Israeli Migration Is Changing Jewish Life Across Europe

Even as antisemitic incidents across Europe reach levels unseen in decades following Hamas's...

World

US Sen. Rand Paul’s Son Apologizes After Drunken Antisemitic Insults...

William Paul, the adult son of frequent Israel critic US Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), has apologized following reports that he...

Israel

Israel to Extend F-35 Flight Range in Push to Build Up Military Force

Amid a multi-front conflict and a broader drive to bolster its military capabilities, Israel has signed a new contract with Elbit Systems subsidiary Cyclone to develop an extended-range capability for...

Middle East

Hezbollah Belligerence Prompts Fears of Assassination Campaign in Lebanon

As direct negotiations between Lebanese and Israeli officials resumed in Washington, DC on Thursday, fears continued mounting inside Lebanon that Hezbollah could unleash a new wave of political violence and...

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