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London has experienced a series of attempted arson attacks targeting Jewish sites, including a synagogue, leading to widespread condemnation. Political leaders and community figures have expressed alarm, describing the incidents as part of a concerning campaign of antisemitic violence.
Doris Schmidauer, the wife of the Federal President of the Republic of Austria, paid a formal visit to the Jewish Community of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Her visit highlighted diplomatic and cultural ties.
The Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece (KISE) has condemned the desecration of the Jewish cemetery in Volos. The incident has drawn strong criticism from the Jewish community.
A Conservative synagogue in Florida holds a 'Remember a Child' program, where at least a third of its members participate in saying kaddish for children killed in the Holocaust.
The Jewish community in North Macedonia reported an attempted arson at its premises, condemning the act and appealing to authorities for a full investigation and to society to prevent hatred from prevailing.
A court heard that a 13-year-old girl, who allegedly targeted Jewish community members and thrived on notoriety, searched for punishments for running someone over after hitting a cyclist in a stolen car.
Kanye West has reportedly been banned from entering the UK by ministers, who deemed his presence not conducive to the public good following his antisemitic comments, impacting his planned headline performance at Wireless Festival. The UK government blocked his travel permit after controversy surrounding his scheduled appearance.
Sarajevo's Jewish community began celebrating Passover, the major Jewish holiday commemorating the salvation of Jews from Egyptian slavery, with a special prayer and a message from Tauber emphasizing a return to basic human values.
A judge has ruled that the University of Pennsylvania must turn over information regarding its Jewish employees as part of an ongoing US discrimination investigation.
A cinema venue for the Jewish Film Days in Frankfurt has terminated its cooperation, citing security concerns, a decision met with 'deep incomprehension' by the Jewish community.
The new mayor of Sarcelles, France, has sparked concern within the Jewish community due to alleged ties to the LFI network and the Muslim Brotherhood, leading to fears of increased antisemitism.
Two British men, aged 47 and 45, arrested in London for allegedly setting ambulances on fire after an attack on vehicles belonging to the Jewish community, have been released on bail until April 2026.
The history of Golders Green as a significant center for the UK's Jewish community is being examined, tracing its growth as a place of Jewish settlement back to the First World War.
Chris Parry, a Reform mayoral candidate, has been suspended pending an investigation after he reportedly likened a Jewish community group, Shomrim, to 'Islamists on horseback'.
London police are investigating an Islamist video released after unknown individuals set fire to four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community rescue service, in what appears to be an attack.
Belgium has decided to deploy soldiers to the streets of major cities to ensure the security of the Jewish community, reacting to a wave of antisemitic attacks in the Netherlands and Belgium over the past two weeks.
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Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community organization in London were torched outside a synagogue, with police now investigating the incident as a potential hate crime.
An arson attack on a Jewish ambulance in London has left British Jews feeling frightened and isolated, prompting questions about safety and a rise in antisemitic incidents across the UK.
Four ambulances belonging to the Jewish community were set on fire in London's Golders Green neighborhood, prompting police to evacuate homes and suspect antisemitic motives.
Four Jewish community ambulances were set ablaze in Golders Green, London, following an arson attack on a building, with authorities investigating the incident as a possible antisemitic hate crime.
The industrial city of Dnipro, considered a stronghold of the Jewish community, is profiled as the 'heart of Ukraine,' embodying the country's history and its resistance to the Russian army's advances four years into the war.
Two men, including dual Iranian-British national Nematollah Shahsavani, have been charged in London under the National Security Act for allegedly carrying out hostile surveillance for Iran on UK Jewish targets, including the Israeli embassy and Britain’s oldest synagogue. The charges relate to their alleged surveillance of several Jewish institutions and community buildings in London.
Stacey Leavitt-Wright has criticized Edmonton Mayor Knack, alleging he alienated the city's Jewish community by endorsing a double standard for Israel, which she believes risks further fueling antisemitism.
(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 17 - Rome's Jewish Community said Tuesday it remains bitter and dismayed by the alleged reticence that had hindered investigations into the 1982 attack on the capital's Great Synagogue that killed a two-year-old boy after prosecutors said earlier in the day that five Palestinian former terrorists could face charges over the incident. "We will not rest until full light is shed on the matter; we will not lower our guard," it said in a statement. The Jewish Community of Rome, ...
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Authorities have identified the perpetrator of Thursday's attack in Michigan. The FBI is investigating the incident as an 'act of violence directed against the Jewish community'.
Rotterdam's mayor, Carola Schouten, along with a minister and the Jewish community, expressed shock after an act of arson targeted a synagogue in the city.
An attacker is dead after driving his car into a Jewish community center in West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA.
The Canadian government has committed $10 million to enhance security at Jewish community spaces, including funding for protective barriers and reinforcements, following recent incidents where three synagogues were targeted by gunfire.
US says its firepower will ‘surge dramatically’ and IDF warns of ‘surprises ahead’, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes Middle East crisis – live updates Israel and the US have bombarded Iran and…
Ahmad Vahidi, the suspect of the AMIA Jewish Community center bombing, was appointed head of the IRGC a day after Supreme Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli airstrikes.
Four individuals have been arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iran in spying on members of the Jewish community.
British police arrested four men on suspicion of spying for Iran, following an investigation into alleged surveillance of Jewish community sites and individuals in London. One of the arrested men is Iranian.
Iran's Jewish community condemns US-Israeli aggression, demands retribution Tehran Times
Police have increased security measures in Republika Srpska, especially around facilities connected with the Jewish community in that Bosnian-Herzegovinian entity, following the escalation of violence in the Middle East, while…
An opinion piece reflects on India's ancient tradition of welcoming and providing hospitality to the Jewish community, allowing them to flourish in the country for thousands of years.
A Purim celebration in the Jewish community of Frankfurt is set to feature the Israeli teen comedy 'Eis am Stiel' (Lemon Popsicle).
A new report details a year of escalating antisemitic terror within Australia, raising concerns about the safety of its Jewish community.
Iran's Jewish community gathered in a Tehran synagogue to mourn a martyred leader, in what was described as a historic display of unity. This event highlighted the community's presence and solidarity.
The Hungarian Jewish community has extended an olive branch to Peter Magyar, including allies of Viktor Orbán. Magyar stated he aims for a 'pragmatic relationship' with Israel but will not block EU decisions concerning the country.
The Iranian regime, established after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, is described as being built on "vicious antisemitism," leading to the decimation of the Jewish community in Persia through persecution and forced emigration.
On Yom HaShoah, Ognjen Kraus, president of the Jewish Community, highlighted that around 80% of the Jewish population in the Independent State of Croatia (NDH) was exterminated due to antisemitism and persecution.
An investigation is underway after an arson attack occurred at the Jewish Community building and synagogue in Skopje, North Macedonia, on Easter, an act condemned by the country's Foreign Minister Timčo Mucunski.
The Chinese city of Harbin, once home to a vibrant Jewish community, is now preserving its past through music and the enduring legacy of the talented Schoenfeld sisters.
Three individuals, including two men and a teenager, have been arrested and charged in connection with an arson attack that destroyed four Hatzalah ambulances belonging to a UK Jewish charity in March, and have now been ordered to remain in UK custody. The London police stated the incident has not been declared a terrorist act.
UK police have arrested three additional men in connection with an arson attack targeting Jewish community ambulances. The arrests follow an ongoing investigation into the incident.
A Passover seder was marked by tensions following the inclusion of Mamdani, who has faced scrutiny from segments of New York’s Jewish community over his responses to antisemitic incidents.
An article describes the 'diabolically staged march to death' that led to the disappearance of the Jewish community in Pécs, Hungary, during a historical period.
Avi Benlolo argues that antisemitism is a societal issue prevalent in both Britain and Canada, emphasizing that it should not be solely viewed as a problem for the Jewish community.
CDU politician Avi Shefatja has been elected to the Frankfurt city parliament, having garnered enough personal votes despite a low list position, and plans to advocate for the Jewish community, stating that Jews should not hide.
The Jewish community in Antwerp expresses gratitude for military protection, acknowledging its unfortunate necessity, likely due to heightened security threats.
The UK Foreign Office summoned Iran's ambassador over 'reckless and destabilising actions' after two Iranians were accused of spying on the Jewish community, while reports emerge of an unknown group, possibly linked to Iran, attacking Jewish communities in Europe.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has denounced the arson of four Jewish community ambulances in north London as a 'deeply shocking antisemitic attack.' This follows earlier condemnations from the London Mayor and other officials.
Four ambulances belonging to the Jewish organization Hatzola were set on fire in the Golders Green area of London, with police investigating the incident.
Ambulances belonging to a Jewish community charity in north-west London were set on fire on Monday.
Police are investigating an antisemitic hate crime after four Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green, London, were damaged in an arson attack that caused terror in the community, with new reports continuing to suggest Iran may be behind the incident.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated he was deeply shocked following an attack on a Jewish community ambulance.
Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community organization in North London were set on fire in what police are treating as a suspected antisemitic hate crime. An investigation has been launched into the incident.
Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish rescue service in North London were set on fire in an incident being treated as an antisemitic hate crime.
The small remaining Jewish community in Damascus, Syria, donated meat for iftar to support Muslim families in need during Ramadan, highlighting longstanding ties between the communities.
On the occasion of the upcoming Bajram, congratulations were sent to believers of the Islamic faith from the Jewish Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Jewish Municipality of Sarajevo.
Two suspects have been charged with gathering information last summer on targets linked to London's Jewish community, allegedly on behalf of Iran.
Dutch Prime Minister Jetten condemned recent 'terrible and cowardly attacks' on the Jewish community, stating that authorities are investigating a potential link to Iran.
An attack on a synagogue and a Jewish school has been reported, leading to a feeling within the Jewish community that 'the dam has broken'.
A rifle-wielding man, identified as a Lebanese immigrant who lost relatives in an Israeli strike in Lebanon, attacked a Detroit-area synagogue and was killed in a shootout. Police operations were underway following the gunfire exchange.
The FBI has declared a vehicle ramming incident at a Michigan synagogue an 'act of targeted violence' against the Jewish community, following initial reports of an active shooter at the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield.
Police are conducting an ongoing operation at the synagogue in Trondheim, Norway, following an active security situation reported by the chairman of the Jewish community.
Gunfire attacks on Toronto synagogues highlight Canada's rising antisemitism crisis, as hate incidents against the country's Jewish community continues.
In Shtip, North Macedonia, 83 years since the deportation of 7,144 Jews to the Treblinka death camp were commemorated. Members of the Jewish community highlighted the ongoing remembrance and the presence of living witnesses.
Four individuals have been arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iran in spying on Jewish individuals and organizations.
A prosecutor in Argentina is advancing the AMIA bombing case towards trial, seeking justice for the 1994 attack on the Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.
The four men - an Iranian national and three dual British-Iranian nationals - were arrested on Friday morning
Iranian protesters see Israel and the Jewish community not as enemies, but as partners in liberation
Iran has reportedly appointed an individual suspected in the 1994 AMIA Jewish community center bombing in Buenos Aires as a commander in its Revolutionary Guards.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on day two of his visit to Israel, where he is scheduled to visit a Holocaust memorial and hold meetings with President Herzog and Prime Minister Netanyahu, as well as engage with the Indian-Jewish community.
Italian broadcaster Rai has launched an investigation after an off-air comment, 'Let's avoid the Israel crew,' was heard during a bob race broadcast, prompting strong condemnation from Jewish community leaders.
A fourth individual has been charged in connection with an alleged arson attack on Jewish community ambulances that occurred last month.
Baku, Azerbaijan, marked Holocaust Remembrance Day with a Jewish community event that focused on World War II rescue efforts, particularly the saving of 55,000 Jews, and also touched upon current regional tensions.
Religious leaders and the Commission for Relations with Religious Communities and Groups (KOVZRG) have condemned an incident that occurred on April 12 involving the Jewish community's building, expressing solidarity and support.
Dublin Mayor McAdam apologized to the Jewish community and local residents for the concern and upset caused by the proposed renaming of Herzog Park.
The Moroccan Jewish community in Washington celebrated the traditional Mimouna festival on Sunday, fostering an atmosphere of unity, cultural pride, and shared heritage.
Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, has pleaded guilty to charges of planning an ISIS-inspired terror attack targeting New York's Jewish community on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 massacre.
Three individuals have been charged in connection with an alleged arson attack that targeted four Hatzola Jewish charity ambulances in the car park of a synagogue in Golders Green, north-west London, in the early hours of March 23.
A large rally against the far-right was held in London, prompting questions about the participation of Britain's Jewish community.
Comedian Modi Rosenfeld pulled out of a Passover event after learning Mayor Mamdani would be attending, citing the mayor's strained relationship with the Jewish community.
The FBI has confirmed that Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, who rammed a truck into a Michigan synagogue, acted under Hezbollah's direction and control in what is being described as a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism targeting the Jewish community.
Australia's response to the Bondi incident is facing accusations of targeting pro-Palestinian voices, sparking fears for the future of peaceful protest and concerns that the Jewish community is being prioritized.
British police have arrested two men in connection with an arson attack that destroyed four volunteer ambulances belonging to a Jewish organization in London's Golders Green, with counter-terrorism detectives investigating the incident.
Investigators are seeking answers in attacks on Jewish schools and property across several European countries, including an arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in Golders Green, with suspicions growing that Iran is behind the violence and leaving Jewish communities on edge.
UK counterterrorism police are investigating an antisemitic arson attack in Golders Green, London, where Jewish ambulances were torched, with reports suggesting an Iran link. In response, King Charles has been made patron of a charity protecting Jewish communities, while authorities consider using drones and facial recognition.
Ambulances belonging to a Jewish community organization were torched in London in what is being described as a horrific antisemitic attack.
Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community service in north London were targeted in an arson attack, leaving community members 'reeling with confusion' and prompting a counter-terrorism investigation.
The Jewish community expresses a lack of surprise regarding ongoing violence, citing antisemitic attacks such as the torching of the Hatzola ambulance service as part of a growing reality.
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) is calling on the Ontario government to prioritize its promise to protect the province's Jewish community from increasingly violent and targeted antisemitism upon the legislature's return.
Ambulances were set ablaze in front of a synagogue in London's Golders Green, home to the city's largest Jewish community, with police launching a manhunt for three suspects and investigating the incident as an "antisemitic act."
Ambulances belonging to a Jewish organization in London were set on fire, prompting police to search for three individuals captured on surveillance cameras in connection with the incident.
Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community in London were set ablaze in what police are investigating as a suspected hate crime.
Thessaloniki is remembering its Jewish community, once known as the 'Jerusalem of the Balkans,' through memorials, education, and a new Holocaust museum, aiming to combat rising antisemitism.
British police have charged two men with espionage for Iran, alleging they monitored targets associated with the Jewish community in the UK.
Two men who hold Iranian nationality have been charged in relation to spying on locations and individuals linked to the Jewish community for Iran, Counter Terrorism Police London said.
An estimated 8,000 to 15,000 Jews reside in Iran, primarily in Tehran and smaller communities in cities like Isfahan and Shiraz, with their situation drawing international attention amidst regional tensions.
An explosion occurred overnight at a Jewish school in Amsterdam, which the city's mayor has described as a targeted attack against the Jewish community.
The FBI says it is investigating the incident as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community" but a motive for the crime remains unclear.
FBI Says Michigan Synagogue Shooting Was ‘Targeted’ Attack Against Jewish Community Forbes
Following recent synagogue shootings, Canada's Minister of Public Safety announced a dedicated investment of up to $10 million to assist Jewish communities in enhancing their security and protection.
An editorial raises concerns about New York's political shift and embrace of anti-Israel activism following Mamdani's decision to host Mahmoud Khalil, alienating the Jewish community.
Jewish community members in the Greater Toronto Area are calling for action against antisemitism after three synagogues were targeted by gunfire this week.
Four individuals have been arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iran in spying on members of the Jewish community.
The Anti-Defamation League has urged Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to adopt recommendations for Jewish community protection and create an antisemitism task force.
The country and its small Jewish community are still trying to process the mass shooting at Bondi Beach in December.
Bosnian Defense Minister Zukan Helez accused the RS Interior Ministry of deliberately creating an atmosphere of fear, stating that state agencies have not recorded any threats to Jewish community objects in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed condemned chants of 'Tax the Jews' that replaced 'tax the rich' at an event, calling it an antisemitic trope that targets the Jewish community.
PM Narendra Modi's second day in Israel includes talks with PM Benjamin Netanyahu, a visit to Yad Vashem, and meeting the Indian-Jewish community.
Director Lenny Abrahamson, known for 'Room' and 'Normal People,' is preparing to shoot his next film for Element Pictures. Tom Burke and Eve Hewson have been cast in the upcoming project.