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President Herzog Commemorates the Farhud
Worldjerusalem-post1mo ago

President Herzog Commemorates the Farhud

President Herzog commemorated the Farhud, an event that marked the beginning of the end for the cohesive Jewish community in Iraq, leading to a mass exodus to Israel a decade later.

London Police Create Specialist Unit to Protect Jewish Community
WorldBBCberlingskele-figaro+4Times of Indiahindustan-timesiefimeridajerusalem-post1mo ago7 sources

London Police Create Specialist Unit to Protect Jewish Community

London's Metropolitan Police have established a new specialist unit, reportedly comprising 100 officers, dedicated to protecting the Jewish community. This initiative comes in response to a recent rise in antisemitic attacks and threats against Jewish residents and institutions.

Australia Opens Inquiry into Bondi Attack, Rising Antisemitism
WorldAPBBCThe Guardian+16le-figaroFrance 24digi24The Independentindex-hraktuality-skstraits-timesjapan-times+8 more1mo ago19 sources

Australia Opens Inquiry into Bondi Attack, Rising Antisemitism

Public hearings have begun in Australia concerning the recent Bondi Beach attack, with testimonies from victims' families and the Jewish community highlighting a surge in antisemitism. The inquiry aims to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack and the broader issue of hate.

Skopje Synagogue Arson Leads to Terrorism Charges, ISIS Link
WorldAPle-figaroindex-hr+4n1-serbiajerusalem-postcdm-memkd-mk2mo ago7 sources

Skopje Synagogue Arson Leads to Terrorism Charges, ISIS Link

Two individuals have been charged with terrorism following an arson attack on a synagogue in Skopje, North Macedonia. Authorities have linked the incident, which targeted the Jewish community building, to radicals from the Islamic State group.

Starmer Condemns Antisemitism, Addresses Jewish Community After London Attacks
PoliticsBBCThe Guardianpolitiken+2observadorstraits-times2mo ago5 sources

Starmer Condemns Antisemitism, Addresses Jewish Community After London Attacks

Labour leader Keir Starmer condemned antisemitism as "out of control" and called on the public to "open their eyes to Jewish pain" following recent attacks in London. He was heckled during a visit to a Jewish neighborhood while promising action against rising antisemitism.

London Stabbing of Two Jewish Men Declared Terrorist Incident
WorldAPReutersBBC+78NYTFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianAl JazeeraCNNdr-dk+70 more2mo ago81 sources

London Stabbing of Two Jewish Men Declared Terrorist Incident

Two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, North London, in an attack that police have declared a terrorist incident. The local Jewish community expressed defiance, while investigations are ongoing into potential links to an Iran-linked group.

Man Arrested in UK Terror Probe Over Jewish Site Attacks
WorldBBCThe Independentjerusalem-post+1naftemporiki2mo ago4 sources

Man Arrested in UK Terror Probe Over Jewish Site Attacks

A 37-year-old man has been arrested in Devon, England, on suspicion of preparing terrorist attacks targeting Jewish community sites in London and the wider UK. This arrest is part of an ongoing terror probe into a string of incidents.

UK Police Probe Iran Links to Arson Attacks on London Jewish Sites
PoliticsAPBBCNYT+31le-mondeThe GuardianAl Jazeeracbchelsingin-sanomatberlingskeglobe-and-maille-figaro+23 more2mo ago34 sources

UK Police Probe Iran Links to Arson Attacks on London Jewish Sites

British counter-terrorism police are investigating a series of arson attacks targeting Jewish sites in London. Authorities are examining potential links to Iran in connection with these incidents.

Kanye West Banned from UK Entry Over Antisemitic Comments, Affecting Wireless Festival Performance
CultureAPBBCFT+57The Guardiandr-dknrkyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomatnosruvfaz+49 more2mo ago60 sources

Kanye West Banned from UK Entry Over Antisemitic Comments, Affecting Wireless Festival Performance

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.

Two Men Charged for Iran-Linked Surveillance of UK Jewish Institutions, Including Israeli Embassy
WorldBBCNYTFT+15The GuardianNPRAl JazeeraaftonbladetSCMPdigi24The Independentn1-serbia+7 more3mo ago18 sources

Two Men Charged for Iran-Linked Surveillance of UK Jewish Institutions, Including Israeli Embassy

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.

Rome Jews say bitter and dismayed by reticence over '82 Synagogue attack
CultureANSA3mo ago

Rome Jews say bitter and dismayed by reticence over '82 Synagogue attack

(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, ...

Three Dead in Montreal Shooting, Including Police Officer
WorldNYTle-mondeThe Guardian+39NPRAl JazeeraFox Newscbcnosruvfazaftonbladet+31 more10d ago42 sources

Three Dead in Montreal Shooting, Including Police Officer

A shooting incident in Montreal resulted in the deaths of three people, including a police officer and the suspect. The event has drawn widespread attention and concern.

Democratic Lawmaker Zohran Mamdani Skips New York's Israel Parade
WorldThe GuardianThe Independentndtv1mo ago3 sources

Democratic Lawmaker Zohran Mamdani Skips New York's Israel Parade

New York Democratic Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani skipped the city's annual Israel Day Parade, sparking controversy and criticism from some Jewish community members. While Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer attended, Mamdani's absence highlighted divisions within the Democratic party regarding Israel.

Rise in Antisemitic Attacks Reported in Berlin
Worldindex-hr1mo ago

Rise in Antisemitic Attacks Reported in Berlin

A report for 2025 indicates over 2,000 antisemitic incidents in Berlin, including an attempted murder, leading to fear within the Jewish community and many considering leaving the city.

London Leaders Address Golders Green Antisemitic Attack Concerns
PoliticsBBCThe GuardianThe Independent+1Times of India2mo ago4 sources

London Leaders Address Golders Green Antisemitic Attack Concerns

Following an antisemitic stabbing in Golders Green, London, political leaders and community members have called for increased safety measures for Jewish Londoners. The incident has prompted discussions on police response and the hiring of former marines to protect synagogues and schools.

Two More Arrested in UK Over Alleged Jewish Site Arson Plot
WorldBBCThe Guardiander-standard+3orfThe Independentjerusalem-post2mo ago6 sources

Two More Arrested in UK Over Alleged Jewish Site Arson Plot

UK police have made two additional arrests in England in connection with an alleged conspiracy to commit arson at Jewish community sites. The arrests were made in Watford as investigations into the plot continue.

Arson Attack at Skopje Synagogue on Easter
Politicsn1-serbia2mo ago

Arson Attack at Skopje Synagogue on Easter

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.

Three Charged with Arson in UK Jewish Charity Ambulance Attack Ordered to Remain in Custody
PoliticsAPBBCNYT+30The GuardianAl JazeeraFox Newsyle-uutisetcbcberlingskele-figaroorf+22 more2mo ago33 sources

Three Charged with Arson in UK Jewish Charity Ambulance Attack Ordered to Remain in Custody

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.

London Police Probe Antisemitic Arson on Jewish Ambulances; Iran Link Suggested
WorldNYTle-mondeThe Guardian+24Al Jazeeratimes-ukDWSCMPder-standardFrance 24tvn24morgunbladid+16 more3mo ago27 sources

London Police Probe Antisemitic Arson on Jewish Ambulances; Iran Link Suggested

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.

FBI Labels Michigan Synagogue Ramming as 'Targeted Violence'
PoliticsNYTThe GuardianAl Jazeera+10nrkyle-uutisetcbchelsingin-sanomataftonbladetberlingskeDWder-standard+2 more3mo ago13 sources

FBI Labels Michigan Synagogue Ramming as 'Targeted Violence'

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.

Germany Grapples with Rising Antisemitism Post-October 7
Worldle-figaro7d ago

Germany Grapples with Rising Antisemitism Post-October 7

Jewish community representatives and authorities in Germany express deep concern over a significant rise in antisemitism across all societal layers since October 7, 2023, with some individuals reportedly preparing to leave the country.

Zagreb Approves Plan for New Synagogue in City Center
Politicsindex-hrjutarnji-list1mo ago2 sources

Zagreb Approves Plan for New Synagogue in City Center

The Zagreb Assembly has adopted an urban plan to construct a new synagogue in the city center, initiated by the Jewish Community. This new synagogue will be built on the site of the original one destroyed during World War II.

King Charles Visits London Jewish Community After Antisemitic Attacks
PoliticsBBCThe Guardiandr-dk+5le-figaroThe Independentla-vanguardiastraits-timesjerusalem-post1mo ago8 sources

King Charles Visits London Jewish Community After Antisemitic Attacks

King Charles III visited Golders Green in London to meet victims of recent antisemitic attacks and members of the Jewish community. He expressed solidarity and vowed to address antisemitism and extremism.

UK Man Charged Over Antisemitic Threats to Jews and Organizations
PoliticsThe Independentindex-hrjutarnji-list+2jerusalem-postmyjoyonline1mo ago5 sources

UK Man Charged Over Antisemitic Threats to Jews and Organizations

A man in the UK has been charged with making antisemitic threats, including threatening to kill Jews on a London bus and to cut their throats, as well as sending threatening messages to the Israeli embassy, Muslim organizations, and an MP's office. This incident highlights a new wave of terror faced by Britain's Jewish community.

Jewish Community in London Expresses Government Concern
Politicsaftonbladetsvenska-dagbladet1mo ago2 sources

Jewish Community in London Expresses Government Concern

Members of the Jewish community in London have expressed significant concern regarding the current government, with some stating that a change in leadership is necessary. This sentiment reflects growing anxieties within the community.

UK Raises Terror Threat to Severe After Golders Green Attack
WorldBBCNYTwsj+52FTle-mondeThe GuardianCNNdr-dkFox Newsnzzyle-uutiset+44 more2mo ago55 sources

UK Raises Terror Threat to Severe After Golders Green Attack

The United Kingdom has elevated its terrorism threat level to "severe" following an attack on Jewish men in Golders Green, London. Authorities warn that another attack is highly likely, prompting reviews of public protests and increased vigilance.

Bondi Attack Inquiry Reveals Police Warned of Terror Threat Days Prior
PoliticsAPBBCNYT+17FTle-mondeThe Guardianyle-uutisetcbcruvberlingskele-figaro+9 more2mo ago20 sources

Bondi Attack Inquiry Reveals Police Warned of Terror Threat Days Prior

An inquiry into the Bondi attack revealed that a Jewish organization had warned Australian police days before the incident about a heightened threat of an antisemitic attack. This revelation comes amidst a broader review of counterterrorism measures following the shooting.

Golders Green Stabbing Declared Terror Incident; UK Boosts Jewish Community Security
WorldAPBBCThe Guardian+18Al Jazeeranosberlingskele-figaroFrance 24delfi-ltThe IndependentTimes of India+10 more2mo ago21 sources

Golders Green Stabbing Declared Terror Incident; UK Boosts Jewish Community Security

A stabbing attack targeting Jewish men in Golders Green, London, has been declared a terrorist incident by authorities. The UK government announced a £25 million security boost for the Jewish community following the attack, which involved a suspect previously referred to a counter-terrorism program.

Netherlands Considers Return of Jewish Looted Art
Worldnosde-volkskrant2mo ago2 sources

Netherlands Considers Return of Jewish Looted Art

A Dutch commission has advised making nearly 4,000 WWII Jewish looted artworks visible to the public and placing them under the management of the Jewish community, potentially making the Netherlands the first country to return such "orphaned" art.

"Thesaurus on Sarajevo Jews" Book Presented
Worldklix-ba2mo ago

"Thesaurus on Sarajevo Jews" Book Presented

The first volume of Eli Tauber's lexicon, "Thesaurus on Sarajevo Jews," was presented at the Bosnian Cultural Center in Sarajevo, highlighting the Jewish community's role as builders of the city.

Three Charged Following Arson Attack on Jewish Charity Ambulances in London
WorldReutersBBCFT+13The Guardiandr-dkyle-uutisetnosruvberlingskeirozhlasde-volkskrant+5 more3mo ago16 sources

Three Charged Following Arson Attack on Jewish Charity Ambulances in London

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.

FBI Confirms Michigan Synagogue Attack Was Hezbollah-Inspired Terrorism
WorldAPReutersNYT+23The GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dkFox Newscbcberlingskeder-standarddelfi-lt+15 more3mo ago26 sources

FBI Confirms Michigan Synagogue Attack Was Hezbollah-Inspired Terrorism

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.

Iran Link Investigated in Attacks on Jewish Sites Across Europe
WorldAPBBCThe Guardian+2times-ukThe Independent3mo ago5 sources

Iran Link Investigated in Attacks on Jewish Sites Across Europe

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.

King Charles Becomes Patron of Jewish Charity Amidst Golders Green Antisemitic Arson Investigation
PoliticsThe GuardianFox Newstimes-uk+2The IndependentTimes of India3mo ago5 sources

King Charles Becomes Patron of Jewish Charity Amidst Golders Green Antisemitic Arson Investigation

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.

Jewish Community in Iran Faces Uncertain Future
Worldindex-hr3mo ago

Jewish Community in Iran Faces Uncertain Future

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.