IsraelNetanyahu to sue New York Times over rape dog articleThe Prime Minister’s Office confirmed that a defamation suit would be filed on behalf of the Israeli leader and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’arBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read
Jewish celebrities‘King of Comics’ Jack Kirby honoured with NYC street named after himThe creator of Captain America is “widely recognised as the most prolific and arguably most important creator in the history of the comic book,” according to the Centre for Jewish HistoryBy Debra Nussbaum Cohen2 min read
EntertainmentPrognosis: Negative – Unseen Larry David screenplay surfaces online after 43 yearsThe would-be film lent its title to a recurring gag about a fictional film on SeinfeldBy Eliana Jordan2 min read
New YorkNew York school district pays $125k settlement after painting over pro-Palestine parking space muralThe district was sued by a teenage student, who alleged that it had infringed on her freedom of speech and inflicted ‘emotional trauma’By Jacob Jaffa1 min read
US PoliticsWhite House Jewish event ending just before Shabbat a ‘sad oversight’, say invitees‘It’s a rare misstep from the Trump administration that is usually better about including Orthodox Jews at their events,’ an invitee told JNSBy JC Reporter1 min read
Boulder attackMan who firebombed Boulder pro-hostage march sentenced to life without paroleMohamed Sabry Soliman was handed a 2,128-year prison term after pleading guilty to 100 charges, including first-degree murderBy Jonathan D Salant3 min read
Los AngelesLA Jewish groups criticise ‘woefully inadequate’ plea deal for man who killed pro-Israel protesterLoay Abdel Fattah Alnaji pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in relation to his fatal altercation with 69-year-old Paul Kessler in 2023By Aaron Bandler2 min read
IranUS destroys six Iranian ships during ‘humanitarian mission’ to reopen Strait of HormuzAn Israeli source told the JC that the IDF is ‘monitoring the situation and on alert’ after Iran fired a flurry of drones and missiles at the UAEBy Jacob Jaffa and Melanie Swan2 min read
King CharlesKing Charles ‘agrees’ Iran should not have nuclear weapons, claims TrumpThe US president appeared to reveal details of a private conversation with the monarch during a state dinner, seemingly in breach of royal protocolBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read
IranRubio rejects latest Iran ceasefire proposalThe reported deal would have seen the Strait of Hormuz reopen, but a delay in talks on nuclear limitationsBy Melanie Swan1 min read
IranIran offers to reopen Hormuz, but no nuclear talks yetThe measures were reportedly part of Tehran’s latest proposal to end the war with the US, despite talks breaking down over the weekendBy Jacob Jaffa and Melanie Swan1 min read
Operation Roaring LionTrump cancels envoys’ trip to Pakistan after Iranian delegation leavesUS president says Iran offered a better proposal that still falls short minutes after he aborted the planned flight of Witkoff and Kushner to IslamabadBy JC Reporter1 min read
Donald TrumpTrump unharmed after shots fired at Washington dinnerThe US President was rushed out of the event as suspect is in custodyBy JC Reporter1 min read
LebanonLebanon ceasefire extended for three weeksUS President Trump confirmed the move, despite Hezbollah continuing to launch rockets at northern IsraelBy Jacob Jaffa and Melanie Swan1 min read
Anti-ZionismStrokes frontman Julian Casablancas claims ‘privileged’ Zionists ‘talk like black people during slavery’The rocker also compared Hamas’ October 7 attack to a list of ‘rebellions’ throughout historyBy Jamie Shapiro1 min read
IranTrump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitelyThe US president said the truce would allow Tehran’s ‘fractured’ regime tod evelop a ‘unified proposal’ to end the warBy Melanie Swan1 min read
Palestinian AuthorityPA made ‘pay-for-slay’ payments months after pledging scheme would end, State Department claimsThe filing also accused the PA of ‘inciting and glorifying violence’ and ‘supporting terrorism via educational materials and summer camps’By Jacob Jaffa1 min read
LebanonSecond round of Israel-Lebanon talks set for WashingtonThe two nations’ ambassadors will seek a path to extending the current 10-day ceasefireBy Melanie Swan1 min read
Natalie PortmanNatalie Portman pregnant with third child aged 44: ‘I feel lucky and grateful’It’s a privilege and a miracle says Israeli-born Oscar-winner as she reveals she is expectingBy Jamie Shapiro1 min read
USAFormer EY employee sues consulting giant over firing after viral Gaza speechCecilia Culver claimed she was wrongfully dismissed after her graduation speech, in which she accused Israel of ‘genocide’, racked up thousands of viewsBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read
Donald TrumpTrump Middle East policy not driven by Israel, insists Hegseth‘President Trump makes his own decisions about the interests of this country and defending our interests’By Melanie Swan1 min read
US PoliticsSenate votes down Sanders’ bid to block bulldozer and arms sales to IsraelThe veteran Vermont senator’s motion fell by a margin of 59-40, but was backed by three-quarters of Senate DemocratsBy Andrew Bernard1 min read
Animal welfareVegan US rabbi announces £7,000 grant for UK shuls who explore plant-based lifestyleThe Synagogue Vegan Challenge is open for applications from UK communities for the first timeBy Ben Conway3 min read
