Dan Verbin

Dan Verbin

News writer based in North America

News by Dan Verbin

Gov DeSantis: Hypocrisy for Twitter to ban Trump but not Khamenei

At signing of bill banning censorship by Big Tech, Governor fires back at reporter who claims he's biased because of his ties to Trump.

Gov DeSantis: Hypocrisy for Twitter to ban Trump but not Khamenei

Second suspect arrested in last week's NYC mob assault of Jewish man

NYPD recommending 25-year old suspect be charged with three assault related hate crimes.

Second suspect arrested in last week's NYC mob assault of Jewish man

ADL: Attacks against Jews “more drastic…more dangerous”

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt appearing on PBS show sounds the alarm over the "brazenness" of recent violent assaults on American Jews.

ADL: Attacks against Jews “more drastic…more dangerous”

Pro-Palestinian group raises $20,000 legal defense for arrested protestors

Funds will go to cover legal fees for pro-Palestinian protestors arrested for assaulting and harassing Jews last week.

Pro-Palestinian group raises $20,000 legal defense for arrested protestors

Pakistani lawmaker calls for waging nuclear jihad against Israel

During discussion three of the country's politicians demand government wage jihad against Israel, praise Hitler, talk using nukes.

Pakistani lawmaker calls for waging nuclear jihad against Israel

Vandal who wrote “Free Palestine” on multiple Flatbush construction sites arrested

Older woman apprehended for hate graffiti spree through heavily Jewish area of Brooklyn.

Vandal who wrote “Free Palestine” on multiple Flatbush construction sites arrested

Beverly Hills Sunday rally in support of Israel draws 2,000

Rally goes off without incident and features a list of notable speakers.

Beverly Hills Sunday rally in support of Israel draws 2,000

Dov Hikind: "Leftist Condemnations of anti-Semitism Are Practically Worthless"

Former NY Dem politician questions why the left can't call out anti-Semitism without obfuscating by calling out other forms of hatred.

Dov Hikind: "Leftist Condemnations of anti-Semitism Are Practically Worthless"

97-year old Holocaust survivor's TikTok videos mobbed with anti-Semitic hate

Lily Ebert's account used to answer questions about the Holocaust flooded with vile anti-Semitic and pro-Hitler comments.

97-year old Holocaust survivor's TikTok videos mobbed with anti-Semitic hate

Outrage after NYC principal sends staff email urging sanctions against Israel

Pro-Palestinian email sent by Brooklyn middle school principal sparks anger, leads to investigation by NYC Dep. of Education.

Outrage after NYC principal sends staff email urging sanctions against Israel

Rabbi emeritus charged with defacing Toronto Israeli consulate

Former rabbi of Vancouver, BC synagogue charged with mischief for part in anti-Israel protest that dumped red paint on steps of consulate.

Rabbi emeritus charged with defacing Toronto Israeli consulate

Suspect arrested in Brooklyn yeshiva, synagogue arson

Man also accused of assaulting Hasidic man several hours after starting yeshiva fire.

Suspect arrested in Brooklyn yeshiva, synagogue arson

Miami gun owner saves family from anti-Semites in SUV

Miami gun owner intervenes to help NJ Jewish family being harassed by garbage throwing anti-Semites in SUV.

Miami gun owner saves family from anti-Semites in SUV

Synagogue door smashed with "small boulder" in Tucson, Arizona

Rock thrown through door leaves visible hole and smashed glass, local Jewish politician and congregation member in shock at the news.

Synagogue door smashed with "small boulder" in Tucson, Arizona

Israeli flag with swastika in it flown at University of London

One student questioned and two others arrested after string of anti-Semitic hate crimes take place at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Israeli flag with swastika in it flown at University of London

Rabbinical Alliance of America condemns surge in anti-Semitism

“Frightening reality that is shockingly found in the USA and throughout the world" must be condemned by society and governments, says RAA.

Rabbinical Alliance of America condemns surge in anti-Semitism

Montreal police put in place "response plan" to protect Jewish areas of city

After "alarming number of provocative incidents" and new online threats, police will increase presence in Jewish areas.

Montreal police put in place "response plan" to protect Jewish areas of city

CBC News repeatedly refers to Jewish residents of Lod as “settlers”

Article repeatedly refers to Jewish residents of Lod as settlers who are "infiltrating" the city.

CBC News repeatedly refers to Jewish residents of Lod as “settlers”

Mezuzot vandalised in London suburb with large Jewish population

Mezuzot stolen, defaced and stomped on in Borehamwood, a suburb to the north of London, UK.

Mezuzot vandalised in London suburb with large Jewish population

Two men arrested for possible hate crime against Montreal Jews

Police make arrests after men observed driving around threatening Jewish residents, hate crime unit investigating.

Two men arrested for possible hate crime against Montreal Jews

Pro-Palestinian activists vandalize Illinois synagogue

Damage to synagogue in Skokie being investigated as a hate crime. Two suspects caught on camera.

Pro-Palestinian activists vandalize Illinois synagogue

Jewish Edmonton man harassed by car asking if he's Jewish

Jewish Edmonton, Alberta man harassed by "Free Palestine" car asking him, "Where do the Jews live?"

Jewish Edmonton man harassed by car asking if he's Jewish

Sarah Silverman tweets that diaspora Jews "are not Israel," curses at Israeli government

Jewish comedian makes claim on social media that diaspora Jews need allies, and need to distance themselves from Israel and its government.

Sarah Silverman tweets that diaspora Jews "are not Israel," curses at Israeli government

Rashida Tlaib special guest at event hosted by controversial Palestinian American activist

Event run by activist who has posted series of anti-Semitic videos, statements and cartoons on social media and raised money for Squad Dems.

Rashida Tlaib special guest at event hosted by controversial Palestinian American activist

Chinese state TV airs "blatant anti-Semitism" in news report

Report accuses "pro-Israel lobby" and "wealthy Jews" of influencing US foreign policy, and dominating financial, media and tech industry.

Chinese state TV airs "blatant anti-Semitism" in news report

President Biden has “invited violence through weakness”

Former VP Mike Pence hits back at Biden Admin in op-ed in which he accuses Biden of dealing in a false equivalency between Israel and Hamas.

President Biden has “invited violence through weakness”

Hamas sanctions bill blocked by House Democrats

Bill to sanction financiers of Hamas and Islamic Jihad voted down by narrow margin of Dems.

Hamas sanctions bill blocked by House Democrats

"Appalling examples of anti-Semitism" in London over weekend

UK Home Secretary denounces recent surge of anti-Semitic incidents in London, says that police have launched investigations.

"Appalling examples of anti-Semitism" in London over weekend

Swastika carved into glass door of Utah synagogue

Rabbi of Chabad Lubavitch of Utah says the vandalism is connected to the current unrest in Israel and Gaza.

Swastika carved into glass door of Utah synagogue

Popular Canadian podcast guest accuses Jews of "buying off the media"

“This is why Jewish Canadian organizations...exist. If we don't advocate for ourselves, no one will," says CIJA's Adir Krafman in response.

Popular Canadian podcast guest accuses Jews of "buying off the media"

Israel's Ambassador to Germany asks gov to protect Jewish community

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier calls incidents of anti-Semitism a "crime," saying they won't "tolerate the hatred of Jews."

Israel's Ambassador to Germany asks gov to protect Jewish community

Neo-Nazi van harasses pro-Israel supporters in Boca Raton, Florida

Van with anti-Semitic phrases on it circles event, shouting anti-Jewish slurs at demonstrators, live streaming to white supremacist site.

Neo-Nazi van harasses pro-Israel supporters in Boca Raton, Florida

UK experiences "three-fold increase" in anti-Semitic incidents in last five days

The "increase in anti-Semitism in response to events in Israel is depressingly familiar and completely inexcusable."

UK experiences "three-fold increase" in anti-Semitic incidents in last five days

Cleveland rally in support of Israel draws over 500 people

Speakers at event criticize double standard that sees media and others decrying Israel's right to defend itself.

Cleveland rally in support of Israel draws over 500 people

National VP of College Democrats accuses Israel of "genocide"

Uni of Oklahoma pro-Palestinian protest ends up "demonizing an entire country" as campus Students for Israel group feared would happen.

National VP of College Democrats accuses Israel of "genocide"

Hundreds rally in West LA in support of Israel

Pro-Israel rally draws over 600 demonstrators protesting Hamas's continued firing of rockets into Israel.

Hundreds rally in West LA in support of Israel

Daily Show host Trevor Noah: Israel defending itself is not a "fair fight"

Daily Show host attempts to "broach difficult topic" by attacking Israel for defending itself against Hamas rockets.

Daily Show host Trevor Noah: Israel defending itself is not a "fair fight"

Maine college defaced with anti-Israel hate graffiti

Graffiti and flyers being treated as potential hate crime triggering state investigation.

Maine college defaced with anti-Israel hate graffiti

Dov Hikind calls out NYC mayoral candidate silence about "Jewish lynchings"

Former NYC Dem outraged that city's mayoral candidates have failed to speak out on attacks against Jews by pro-Palestinian activists.

Dov Hikind calls out NYC mayoral candidate silence about "Jewish lynchings"

AZ Jewish Democrat calls out party for "false & biased rhetoric"

Alma Hernandez tweets that "Israel has the right to defend itself PERIOD."

AZ Jewish Democrat calls out party for "false & biased rhetoric"