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Man who attacked Jew near LA synagogue charged with federal crime
Federal prosecutors charged a California man with a hate crime after he allegedly assaulted a Jewish man during an anti-Israel protest in Los Angeles.
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California:
Activist pleads guilty in fatal attack on Jewish demonstrator
Former professor pleads guilty to manslaughter in the death of Paul Kessler during a protest north of Los Angeles in November of 2023.
Jewish man assaulted outside LA synagogue
A Jewish man was attacked outside a synagogue in Los Angeles in what police are investigating as a possible hate crime.
Woman accused of smuggling Iranian weapons arrested in LA
US authorities arrested an Iranian national accused of brokering drones and munitions deals tied to Tehran, with potential 20-year prison sentence.
Truck drives through Iran solidarity protest in Los Angeles
U‑Haul drives through Iran‑solidarity protesters in Westwood, sparking chaos as activists confront the driver.
Trump withdraws National Guard from Chicago, LA and Portland
Trump is withdrawing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland after a series of court rulings blocked his deployments, though he stresses the troops sharply reduced crime.
FBI foils 'pro-Palestinian' terror attack in Los Angeles
FBI Director Kash Patel announces arrest of 'pro-Palestinian' cell planning attack in LA on New Year's Eve.
Ahead of LA Olympics:
Casey Wasserman visits southern Israel
During his visit to southern Israel, Casey Wasserman, Jewish-American businessman and chairman of the LA Olympic Organizing Committee, meets survivors of the 10/7 massacre and underscores his support for Israel amid ongoing challenges.
Los Angeles
Protesters storm synagogue and vandalize property; 2 arrested
During an anti-Israel demonstration, chants of “baby killers,” “Zionist pigs,” and “scum of the earth” were heard. Two suspects were arrested.
Los Angeles
Jewish man wearing kippah attacked & robbed in broad daylight
A Jewish man was robbed at gunpoint on his way home from synagogue in the Beverly Wood neighborhood, which has a large Jewish population. The driver made a U-turn after spotting the victim’s yarmulke.
Amid backlash:
Holocaust Museum LA deletes controversial Instagram post
LA Holocaust museum retracts social media post that said, ‘Never again can’t only mean never again for Jews.’
Los Angeles:
Swastikas spray-painted on Jewish community center
Swastikas, ‘SS,’ ‘Burn’, ‘F- Jews BDS’ painted at IAC community center and area. IAC: Such vile attacks will not deter us.
UC settles UCLA antisemitism lawsuit for $6.13 million
UCLA settles antisemitism lawsuit with $6.13M payout, including donations to Jewish groups.
Car plows into crowd outside Los Angeles nightclub, 30 injured
Car crashes into crowd outside East Los Angeles nightclub early Saturday morning, after driver reportedly lost consciousness before hitting the crowd.
LA mayor imposes curfew amid escalating unrest
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issues a curfew for downtown LA following a "tipping point" of looting and vandalism.
Hundreds of US Marines mobilized to support National Guard in LA
Over 700 US Marines mobilized to support National Guard troops in Los Angeles amid protests, in the largest such deployment since 1992.
Marines deployed to LA amid immigration protests
As Los Angeles faces escalating immigration protests, the Pentagon deploys 700 Marines. California Attorney General announces lawsuit against Trump, accusing him of "trampling" state sovereignty.
Third day of riots grips Los Angeles amid immigration crackdown
National Guard confronts violent protests as Mexican flags waved, police vehicle torched.
3 illegal migrants charged in murder of Israeli businessman
The 3 men arrested and charged in the brutal murder of Alexander Modebadze reportedly identified as Georgian nationals who entered the US illegally.
Revealed:
Alexander Modebadze and Meni Hidhra victims of twin LA murders
The two Israeli businessmen were murdered hours apart in same LA neighborhood; with one held captive for hours and beaten to death.
Israeli man found dead in Los Angeles
A 45-year-old Israeli man was found dead on Saturday in his home in the Woodland Hills neighborhood in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles protesters: Qatar responsible for October 7 massacre
At a former Qatari Prime Minister's home in Los Angeles, protesters accuse Qatar of providing Hamas with around $30 million in funding each month, say Qatar is 'responsible for the October 7th massacre.'
Rabbi Tzvi Tau:
US fires due to support for LGBT agenda
'They didn't succeed in extinguishing the fires because the fire department was handed over to women; they are only busy with LGBT matters and not with putting out fires,' Rabbi Tzvi Tau says.
Anti-Israel mob ecstatic pro-Israel activist lost home in LA fire
After pro-Israel activist Samantha Ettus, who founded a group to combat antisemitism in response to October 7, lost her home in the Palisades fire, anti-Israel mob say they wish she had been in the home as it burned down
Tens of thousands evacuated as new fire erupts near Los Angeles
Wildfire erupts near Castaic Lake, north of Los Angeles, rapidly spreading and forcing 31,000 residents to evacuate.
Jamie Lee Curtis:
'The entire Pacific Palisades looks like Gaza'
Award-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis criticized by both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups after likening the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires to the destruction in Gaza.
IsraAID sends emergency response team to fire-ravaged LA
Israeli humanitarian IsraAID announces it is sending a team of Israeli volunteers and humanitarian professionals to support communities affected by the fires in Los Angeles.
Anti-Israel activist blames Israel for California wildfires
Fatima Mousa Mohammed, who infamously went on a diatribe against Israel at her CUNY commencement speech, blames climate change directly caused by the war in Gaza for the Los Angeles wildfires.
LA wildfires:
Police investigating Kenneth fire as arson, one detained
LAPD says they have arrested one individual suspected of causing the Kenneth fire, one of the five wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County.
Herzog:
'Our thoughts are with all those affected by LA wildfires'
Israeli President expresses condolences, concerns over massive Los Angeles wildfires that have carved a path of destruction and forced the evacuation of 130,000 people.
Los Angeles Fire:
130,000 evacuated so far, at least five fatalities
Strong winds are driving the massive wildfire in Los Angeles onwards. At least five people were killed and a state of emergency has been declared in California.
Due to Los Angeles fires
Israeli actress Noa Tishby evacuated from her home
Israeli actress and activist Noa Tishby says she was evacuated from her home in Los Angeles as wildfires continue to rage in the area: I am speechless and following the news, like everyone else.
Los Angeles:
Death toll in wildfires rises to five
Eaton Fire, which is burning in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County in Southern California, claims five lives as it continues to rage. Officials say numerous homes and businesses have been destroyed.
Another synagogue destroyed:
Torah scrolls rescued from Chabad center during LA fires
Century-old Conservative synagogue burned to the ground in minutes, Chabad center damaged and loses its menorahs, in Palisades Fire.
Mandatory evacuations ordered as wildfire rages in Los Angeles
More than 30,000 residents in Los Angeles area are under a mandatory evacuation order as wildfire rages in Pacific Palisades.
Akiva announces Hanukkah concert in Los Angeles
Top Israeli star Akiva will perform at Los Angeles’s Wilshire Ebell Theatre on the 5th night of Hanukkah, December 29th, creating an evening of music and unity that blends soulful emotion with celebration and joy.
Antisemitism in USA:
Jewish businesses vandalized in Pico-Robertson, LA
Another night of broken glass for Jewish businesses in Pico Robertson, the most heavily Jewish neighborhood in America outside of New York. Local residents say attacks have made them prouder to be Jewish and refuse to be intimidated.
Sent to prison
Phoenix man sentenced for distributing guns used for hate crime
Phoenix man Eric Celaya sent to eight months in prison, followed by 36 months of supervised release, for his role in the shootings of two members of the Jewish community in West Los Angeles last year.
Los Angeles:
Geffen detained after holding up sign supporting hostage release
Singer Aviv Geffen detained by police after holding up sign, "Wish They Were Here," with symbol of struggle for hostage release, at David Gilmour's concert.
LAT owner killed Harris endorsement over Gaza war, daughter says
Nika Soon-Shiong, daughter of billionaire owner of the Los Angeles Times, Patrick Soon-Shiong, says she was involved in decision not to endorse the Democratic candidate due to the war against Hamas, which she called a "genocide."
Judge against discrimination of Jewish students at UCLA
US federal judge attacks UCLA's policy to protect Jewish students and called it 'so unimaginable and so abhorrent.'
Los Angeles:
Anti-Israel protesters block highway, 9 arrested
Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters briefly shut down 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles during rush hour, bringing traffic to a standstill.
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Hate crime suspected:
Hollywood synagogue vandalized for the second time in weeks
Security camera footage shows two men wearing hoodies stopping in front of the Kahal Ahavas Yisroel Synagogue, with one of them smashing the front windows with an unidentified object.
FBI probing violent anti-Israel protest in LA
Attorney General Merrick Garland says federal officials have launched an investigation into a weekend demonstration that spiraled into violence outside Los Angeles synagogue.
Victim of LA synagogue attack says mayor refused to meet him
Man who was beaten during a violent antisemitic protest outside a Los Angeles synagogue says he was barred from press conference held by LA Mayor Bass to prevent him from making her look bad.
LA leading race to the bottom as America's Antisemitism Capital
The pogrom outside a synagogue is the latest event giving Los Angeles the lead in the race to bottom as America’s Antisemitism Capital.
What I saw at a terrorist rally outside a synagogue
“Billions of us will come and kill you.” They maced a Jew. And the Los Angeles police did nothing. Op-ed.
'Antisemitic and un-American'
Biden condemns violence outside Los Angeles synagogue
US President condemns violence that occurred during anti-Israel protest outside Adas Torah synagogue: Blocking access to a house of worship – and engaging in violence – is never acceptable.
Chaotic scenes
Anti-Israel protesters surround synagogue in Los Angeles
Violent clashes ensued as anti-Israel protesters surrounded the building and prevented Jews from entering.
Investigation into AJU: No systemic harm at Conservative school
American Jewish University says investigation found no systemic sexism or homophobia at seminary.
Los Angeles:
Articles including anti-Israel views removed from student paper
LA Jewish day school censors two student newspaper articles on Israel-Hamas war.
Anti-Israel encampment in LA cleared without incident
Attempt by pro-Palestinian Arab protesters to establish an encampment in front of Los Angeles City Hall is short-lived.
Suspect in death of Paul Kessler will stand trial
Judge rules there is enough evidence for anti-Israel demonstrator who struck elderly Jewish man with a megaphone during Los Angeles protest to stand trial for manslaughter.
Jewish UCLA student:
'Jews of LA said enough is enough'
Eli Tsives, a Jewish student at UCLA says Los Angeles Jews came to the campus to draw police to enforce the anti-Israel protesters who have been harassing him and other Jewish students.
Academy Awards brace for pro-Palestinian protest
Several groups, including those within the film industry, have called to disrupt Oscar Sunday with protests for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
'They're giving a prize to the violent side'
Israeli speaker whose Berkeley event was canceled amid violence draws protest at LA Holocaust Museum speech.
LeBron James makes historic 40,000th career point
LeBron James has broken yet another NBA record by becoming the first player to score 40,000 points over the course of his career.
Revealed:
LA school board candidate promoted antisemitic book
Teachers union suspends campaign for Kahllid Al-Alim, school board candidate who promoted antisemitic book.
Watch:
Violinist injured in Gaza performs with Eden Hason
Mordechay Shenvald, a tank-crew man, who was wounded in Gaza and son of Rabbi Elazar Shenvald, head of the Hesder yeshiva in Modi'in, joined Eden Hason's US concert tour.
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