HarvardHarvard adopts IHRA definition after settling antisemitism lawsuitsThe agreement builds in protections against more contentious forms of Jew-hatred, including comparisons between Israel and Nazi GermanyBy Vita Fellig3 min read
AntisemitismWhite supremacist and members of neo-fascist group among ‘January 6 patriots’ pardoned by TrumpAnother rioter who had their conviction quashed wore an antisemitic sweatshirt to the Capitol, while clemency was also extended to members of a neo-fascist groupBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read
Elon MuskDid Elon Musk really perform a Nazi salute at Trump rally?The billionaire made a controversial gesture several times at a post-inauguration event, but Jewish charities deny it was a Nazi referenceBy Ellie Grant1 min read
HamasAlmost a quarter of Americans support Hamas over Israel, new poll findsThe survey found a clear divide between Democrats and Republicans, as well as overwhelming support for the ceasefire dealBy JC Reporter2 min read
Donald TrumpFrom Jared Kushner to Miriam Adelson, who are the Jewish figures in Trump’s inner circle?From far-right conspiracy theorists to long-term political advisors, Trump has surrounded himself with a number of vocal Jewish supportersBy Eliana Jordan9 min read
Joe BidenBiden takes credit for ceasefire and hostage release in final speech as presidentThe president thanked his team and especially envoy Brett McGurk, the lead U.S. negotiator on the Israel-Hamas dealBy JC Reporter2 min read
Donald TrumpTrump: Israel-Hamas ceasefire ‘better hold,’ or ‘all hell will break out’The US president-elect told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, “This has to end. We want it to end, but to keep doing what has to be done.”By JC Reporter1 min read
HezbollahPro-Hezbollah Imam invited to speak at Trump inauguration alongside Yeshiva University presidentHusham al-Husainy has previously refused to label the Lebanese militant group as terrorists and has called Saudi officials ‘agents of the Jews’By Mike Wagenheim and Izzy Salant1 min read
Los AngelesSynagogues throw open their doors as the fires tear through Los AngelesLA is the US’s second largest Jewish communityBy Melissa Langsam Braunstein3 min read
Hostage NegotiationsMember of Netanyahu’s coalition urges Trump to reject current hostage dealOhad Tal, who chairs the Religious Zionism Party's Knesset faction lobbied the president-elect at Mar a LagoBy Akiva van Koningsveld3 min read
Los AngelesHolocaust survivor’s Menorah miraculously undamaged by LA fires as family lose everythingJoshua Kotler explained how the ‘insanely powerful’ discovery has eased the pain of his family’s lossBy Eliana Jordan2 min read
HostagesIsraeli negotiators say hostage deal could be imminent, with Hamas for final approvalBibi and Biden discuss hostage release as Israeli officials display cautious optimismBy JC Reporter2 min read
1972 Munich Massacre Nearly 1,000 sign petition calling on Brooklyn cinema to ban ‘Zionist propaganda’ film about 1972 Munich massacreThe petition complains that Black September murderers are shown as ‘antisemitic terrorists’By Imogen Garfinkel1 min read
Gal GadotGal Gadot says she wasn’t forbidden from wearing a hostage pin to Golden GlobesThe Israeli ‘Wonder Woman’ actress clarifies rumour that she was forbidden from showing support for hostages at awards ceremony on SundayBy Eliana Jordan2 min read
Donald TrumpFamilies of American hostages to attend Trump inaugurationRelatives of seven US-Israeli captives will be present at the event and will meet with the new administration during their three-day tripBy Jane Prinsley1 min read
International Criminal CourtRitchie Torres to vote for sanctions against ICC over arrest warrants for Netanyahu, GallantTorres joins President Joe Biden in decrying ICC decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli leadersBy Eliana Jordan2 min read
