IDF launches legal aid system for soldiers detained abroad

Amid rising legal threats overseas, IDF establishes special unit to support soldiers investigated or arrested abroad for their service, offering full legal and family assistance.

Danon blasts Guterres:

'UN silent on Syria massacre, targets Israel'

UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns Israeli airstrikes in Syria, ignoring the Syrian military's massacre of the Druze. Israeli Ambassador Danon fires back and accuses Guterres of "moral bankruptcy".

UN official Francesca Albanese urges global action against Israel

At a conference in Colombia, notorious anti-Israel UN special rapporteur calls on nations to suspend all ties with Israel, claiming its economy "is structured to sustain the occupation".

New JPPI report warns:

Israel studies are disappearing from American campuses

New report from the Jewish People Policy Institute highlights the existential threats facing Israel Studies in American universities, citing rising anti-Israel sentiment, academic marginalization, and ideological bias.

Harvard appoints counter-Zionist scholar amid backlash

Harvard Divinity School appoints professor who has criticized Zionism to new Jewish studies role.

After White House criticism

BBC defends Gaza coverage

BBC strongly defends its Gaza war reporting following criticism from Trump's press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, who cited its inaccuracies regarding an attack near a food distribution site.

BBC cans Gaza reporter who called Jews 'devils' and 'sub-human'

BBC bans Gaza contributor Ahmed Alagha from its Arabic channel after he described Jews as "devils" and Israelis as "less than human" on social media.

Gal Gadot’s Hollywood star vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti

'Baby killer' spray-painted on Israeli actress’s star; two Israelis nearby clean the site.

Maoz blasts France: 'Colonial forefathers preaching morality?'

MK Avi Maoz accuses France of hypocrisy and fueling antisemitism, slamming French President Emmanuel Macron’s Gaza stance. 'France is the forefather of colonization, preaching to Israel about occupation is hypocrisy.'

UK rebukes Israel, summons Amb. Hotovely for dressing down

UK freezes talks on new free trade deal with Israel, summons Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely for a formal reprimand. Israel’s Foreign Ministry fires back with accusations of 'anti-Israel obsession and political games.'

UK sanctions Daniella Weiss, Nachala over alleged violence ties

In dramatic move, UK Foreign Office sanctions Israeli activist Daniella Weiss, Nachala movement, and others over claims of backing violence against Palestinian Authority Arabs.

Republicans propose cut to UN funding over anti-Israel actions

Republican senators introduce "Stand with Israel" act that would strip US funding from United Nations agencies found to be discriminating against Israel.

Antisemitic posts by BBC Arabic freelancer exposed

Freelance reporter frequently featured on BBC Arabic found to have a history of violently antisemitic social media posts, raising serious concerns over BBC Arabic’s editorial standards.

During US visit:

Pro-Palestinian protesters attack Israeli minister

Pro-Palestinian protesters attempt to attack National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir as he exits Yale speech; Ben Gvir uninjured.

Irish band displays anti-Israel message at California festival

‘F–k Israel’ message displayed at Coachella music festival and streamed to millions.

Maldives approves law banning Israelis from entering country

Parliament, president, of the Maldives approve bill to ban Israelis from entering the country until 'genocide' ends.

Pennsylvania charity defaced with 'genocide' slogan

Pennsylvania Jewish groups condemn ‘genocide’ slogan on Gisele Fetterman’s charity.

Over anti-Israel resolutions

World Jewish Congress slams UN Human Rights Council

World Jewish Congress condemns UNHRC for its anti-Israel bias, criticizing recent resolutions and the expected renewal of Francesca Albanese’s mandate.

US lawmakers warn UN against new anti-Israel probe

House Foreign Affairs Chair Brian Mast and Senate Foreign Relations Chair Jim Risch warn UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres against creating a new investigatory body targeting Israel.

JPPI study reveals widespread antisemitism in Egyptian media

New JPPI study reveals: 87% of articles about Israel in the past year were negative; 29% of articles mentioning Jews contained antisemitic content.

Adviser reveals:

BBC Director General refused antisemitism training

UK Government’s adviser on anti-Jewish hatred says that Tim Davie, Director General of the BBC, has repeatedly declined offers for antisemitism training. "Heads should roll".

BBC seeks military voices critical of Netanyahu, then apologizes

BBC apologizes to Israeli Embassy in London after making a clear request to interview Israeli military personnel who are “critical of Netanyahu”, says the request was a "serious mistake".

In Philadelphia, local Jews debate whether Arab is truly a friend

A Palestinian man in Philadelphia served kosher bagels for decades. Then customers found his Facebook profile.

Israel fires back at UN chief:

‘We are outraged you’re Secretary-General’

Israel’s Foreign Ministry fires back at UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres who condemned Israel's latest strikes in the Gaza Strip: We are outraged by your moral bankruptcy.

Netherlands university ends exchange program with Hebrew U

University of Amsterdam ends student exchange with Hebrew U, saying it’s complicit with Israeli military.

ADL report uncovers widespread anti-Israel bias on Wikipedia

A new investigation by the ADL reveals coordinated efforts to manipulate Wikipedia content, spreading antisemitic and anti-Israel bias.

BBC sorry for misusing Israeli city in 'settlements' report

BBC issues an apology after using footage of the Israeli city of Tiberias - located well within Israel's internationally recognized borders - while discussing "settlements" in the Golan Heights.

Report reveals Qatari fueled anti-Israel bias in K-12 classrooms

In response to these findings, ISGAP is calling for immediate action, including the suspension of the Middle East Choices Program for K-12 students.

25-year low:

Worrying: Number of Americans who support Israel falls

Fewer than half of Americans - just 46% - sympathize with Israelis, while 33% support 'Palestinians,' Gallup poll shows.

Cincinnati:

Rabbi disinvited from rally against Nazis over support for Israel

Reform rabbi Ari Jun informed that Zionists not welcome at rally against neo-Nazis and white supremacy. Local pro-Palestinian Muslim leader: 'Bravo and well done.'

Gallup poll:

Just 33% of Democrats have a favorable view of Israel

Eighty-three percent of Republicans and 33% of Democrats have a favorable view of Israel, Gallup poll shows. 'Widening partisan gap likely reflects Democrats’ opposition to Israel’s actions in the Israel-Hamas war.'

California:

Two Democratic representatives face lawsuit for supporting Israel

Mike Thompson and Jared Huffman, two Bay Area House representatives, face class-action suit for supporting Israel aid.

Slovenia calls to disqualify Israel from Eurovision 2025

Slovenia broadcasting corporation pens official letter asking that Israel be disqualified from the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest.

Columbia’s anti-Israel student alliance booted from Instagram

Columbia University Apartheid Divest removed from Instagram following protest announcement containing image of figure holding a Molotov cocktail.

Foreign Ministry slams Amnesty report:

Genocidal massacre was carried out by Hamas against Israelis

Israeli Foreign Ministry responds to Amnesty International report claiming Israel carrying out 'genocide' in Gaza, noting actual genocide attempt by Hamas terrorists on October 7. 'Israel is defending itself, acting fully in accordance with international law.'

Mother of British hostage:

'UN resolution would've been a death sentence for our loved ones'

'If UN & other international organizations had done their jobs, our loved ones would be home by now. Instead, we get excuses, fake support, & empty promises,' Mandy Damari, mother of British-Israeli citizen Emily Damari, says at Sha'ar Hanegev rally.

European Rabbis slam Pope Francis:

Statements by major leaders have 'immense' consequences

Conference of European Rabbis criticizes Pope Francis' call to investigate IDF for 'genocide,' note Israel's intention is self-defense against a group which called for genocide of Jews.

WSJ: Biden broke his promise, Israel exceeded its aid obligations

In an op-ed, the Wall Street Journal details how the International Criminal Court is targeting Israel, warns precedent will be used against the US later on.

'A den of antisemitism'

Stefanik blasts UN over its anti-Israel bias

Rep. Elise Stefanik, designated US Ambassador to the United Nations, delivers forceful critique of the organization: It betrayed both Israel and the United States.

Over anti-Israel statements:

U of Michigan seeks to remove student president & vice president

University of Michigan student president Alifa Anam Chowdhury impeached after calling critics ‘Zionists.’

Infuriating:

Canada to host vigil honoring late Hamas leader

Vigil honoring Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar scheduled to be held in Mississauga's City Hall, mayor says she has no power to stop it.

Berlin: Jewish soccer players attacked by Muslim spectators

Muslims curse, spit at, and attack Jewish soccer players with knives and clubs, after match in Berlin.

Man who threatened 'Zionists' in subway car is charged

Christopher Husary, 37, wore a mask and a Hezbollah t-shirt during the June incident; he has now been arrested, and faces charges.

The anti-Israel industry of lies:

Video clip makes IDF soldiers out to be murderers

Social media footage exposes another anti-Israel protest, which makes it seem as if IDF soldiers are woman-killers.

Global LGBTQ advocacy group suspends Israeli group

Historic global LGBTQ advocacy group ILGA boycotts Israel, announces decision to suspends Israeli affiliate The Aguda.

TikToker who confused Greek and Israeli flags arrested & charged

Amber Matthews, TikToker who ripped down NJ restaurant’s Greek flags she thought were Israeli, is identified and arrested.

Report:

Green Party VP candidate celebrated October 7 massacre

Rudolph 'Butch' Ware, Green Party candidate Jill Stein’s running mate, celebrated the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, compared the massacre to slave revolts, report says.

Mahmoud Abbas: Israel is a colonial project of the US

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas speaks to Russia's Margarita Simonyan, claiming Israel is a US 'colonial project.' 'If not for America, Israel would not exist.'

Task force:

UCLA allowed antisemitism to fester amid pro-Palestinian protests

Pro-Palestinian movement at the University of California, Los Angeles, triggered 'a torrent of abuse directed at Jewish and Israeli students, faculty and staff,' task force concludes.

Maine: Mayor who voted to divest from Israel apologizes

Mark Dion, mayor of Portland, Maine, says he regrets voting to divest from Israel.

Canadian professor calls for investigation into murder of Sinwar

Heidi Matthews, specializing in international criminal law, claims there is reasonable suspicion that Israel murdered Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

ADL:

Death of archterrorist Yahya Sinwar truly is ‘justice served’

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt welcomes death of archterrorist Yahya Sinwar, but stresses, 'We cannot celebrate because there are too many in America, Europe and around the world who seem prepared to carry on Sinwar’s legacy.'

Jewish orgs. outraged

UN rapporteur continues anti-Israel rhetoric

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese compares Israel to Nazi Germany, calls for it to be removed from UN. Conference of Presidents: She must be immediately removed from her post.

NYT accused of publishing doctored X-rays in anti-Israel piece

Military, forensics experts cast doubt on X-ray photographs included in piece accusing Israel of deliberately shooting Gazan children in the head given the caliber of the bullets and the lack of damage to the skull.

Canada tax authority cracks down on a third Israel-linked charity

Canadian crackdown on Israel-linked charities, including JNF, raises concerns in Jewish community.

Columbia University:

Anti-Israel org retracts apology for member who 'fights to kill'

Columbia University pro-Palestinian group endorses violence and walks back apology for student who said ‘Zionists don’t deserve to live.’

Concern among French Jews: 'Macron is playing into Hamas' hands'

CRIF, umbrella organization of French Jews, slams, 'Call to deny Israel weapons does not promote peace, but plays directly into the hands of Hamas and Hezbollah.'

Al Jazeera anchorman celebrates one year since massacre of Jews

Jamal Rayyan, Al Jazeera anchorman, posts in Arabic on X celebrating one year since the October 7 massacre in Israel. 'This is the day that restored the nation's dignity and prestige.'

Netanyahu to Macron:

Israel will win with you or without you

'Israel will fight until the battle is won - for our sake and for the sake of peace and security in the world,' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises.

Second time in a month

Pittsburgh: Jewish man injured in antisemitic assault

Police and FBI investigating second antisemitic assault at University of Pittsburgh in weeks.