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California man who threatened to murder Jews found guilty
Ross Farca faces more than nine years in prison after being found guilty of threatening to murder Jews in a 2019 online post.
Senators call for sanctions over plot to abduct Iranian activist
Two US Senators seek to impose sanctions on Iran over attempt to kidnap journalist and activist Masih Alinejad earlier in the year.
Ohio governor addresses campus anti-Semitism in Hanukkah letter
Ohio Gov Mike DeWine wrote to university presidents asking them to combat the "alarming trend" of increasing anti-Semitism on campuses.
Anti-Semitic flyers found on driveways in Houston, Texas suburb
Missouri City residents shocked and concerned after finding flyers on their driveways.
US reports first case of Omicron variant
A traveler who returned from South Africa on November 22 and tested positive on November 29 is first US case of new COVID-19 variant.
Anti-Semitic banner hung at Jewish center in Miami-Dade
Banner containing white supremacist and neo-Nazi references found on fence of Homestead Jewish Center shortly before Hanukkah.
Jewish Federation’s anti-hate ad rejected by Facebook
Florida Jewish Federation's ad putting the spotlight on combating anti-Semitism and hate was rejected by Facebook without explanation.
Six-foot tall menorah stolen from home in Florida
In response, local Chabad brings family nine-foot tall menorah to "spread it even more."
Pennsylvania college Jewish center defaced with Hitler stickers
Anti-Semitic stickers were plastered on the sign of the Asbell Center for Jewish Life at Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA.
Shine A Light campaign illuminates dangers of anti-Semitism
Initiative by 60 Jewish and non-Jewish orgs running throughout Hanukkah illuminates the dangers of anti-Semitism.
Multiple victims in school shooting in Oxford, Michigan
Three students are dead and six injured after a 15-year old opened fire at a high school in Oxford, Michigan.
Brooklyn Jewish children as young as three targeted by attackers
Three assaults by the same group against Jewish children prompt the ADL to offer a $10,000 reward for info leading to arrest and conviction.
US lawmakers urge Biden to request Iron Dome supplemental funding
Addressing the president, group of mostly Democrats calls on White House to include $1 billion for the Iron Dome in upcoming legislation.
Washington man charged with hate crime against Jewish neighbor
Man from Bellingham, Washington is facing hate crime charges for allegedly yelling anti-Semitic abuse at his Jewish neighbor.
Pennsylvania city's menorah vandalized before start of Hanukkah
A menorah in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania was vandalized on Friday night, two days before the start of Hanukkah.
Rabbinical org blasts Duke for vetoing approval of pro-Israel club
Coalition for Jewish Values denounces decision as "unacceptable," calls it a "double standard at play."
NASA spacecraft will test smash an asteroid to 'save the planet'
Experiment will test whether knocking asteroid off trajectory could one day be used to prevent a space rock from crashing into the Earth.
New US Ambassador: I will be making my home in Jerusalem
Tom Nides, the new US ambassador in Israel, arrives in the country to begin his term in the position.
Trump Thanksgiving message hints at 2024 presidential run
Trump used his Thursday Thanksgiving message to hint at a possible 2024 presidential run, assuring supporters “we will be great again.”
Vandal defaces historic Idaho building with swastika, '666' tag
Boise police are asking for information after anti-Semitic graffiti was spray painted on the front of a historic downtown building.
ADL accuses Michigan politician of sending anti-Jewish email
The Michigan chapter of the ADL is accusing a Birmingham, Michigan politician of sending an email containing anti-Jewish tropes.
Ohio man gets jail term, fine for harassing Jewish neighbours
Columbus, Ohio man repeatedly threatened and yelled anti-Semitic obscenities at his Jewish neighbours, and also threw rocks at their house.
New Jersey federation hires ex-police chief as head of security
The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey has hired former Cherry Hill, NJ police chief as its new head of security.
Orlando Jewish Federation slams gun store's sign featuring Hitler
Local Jewish leaders call out gun store’s window display in support of gun rights featuring a photo of Hitler talking about gun control.
Anti-Semitic graffiti again found at Austin, Texas high school
Austin high school vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti in late October experiences a second incident of similar hateful graffiti.
US condemns Jerusalem shooting attack
State Department condemns terrorist attack in the Old City in which Eliyahu David Kay was murdered.
Vice President Harris' communications director resigns
The resignation of Ashley Etienne comes amid horrific poll numbers for Harris and growing criticism of the Vice President.
US intends to move forward with sale of F-35s to UAE
US official says Washington intends to move forward with sale F-35 jets to UAE which was agreed upon during Trump administration.
Ambassador Erdan to accompany US Ambassador in Israel
US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas Greenfield, will visit Yad Vashem and meet Israel’s President and Prime Minister.
Message to Iran: Israel, UAE, Bahrain, USA hold drill in Red Sea
This is the first naval drill Israel has publicly held with Gulf states since the Abraham Accords were signed last year.
US: About 900,000 children have been vaccinated so far
White House says about 900,000 children ages 5 to 11 have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
US concerned after UAE Foreign Minister meets Assad
State Department spokesperson stresses US does not support efforts to normalize Syrian President.
Germany, France, UK, US concerned about Iran's nuclear program
Leaders of Germany, France, United Kingdom and United States expressed "grave and growing concern" about Iran's nuclear program.
US: Sudan-Israel normalization may have to be evaluated
State Department says US is halting $700 million in aid to Sudan after military takeover in the country.
US sources: Soon we'll have to take action against Iran
Tehran may be intentionally taking its time returning to negotiations, sources say.
US to allow entry to vaccinated EU, UK travelers
Foreign nationals flying to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated before boarding an airplane to the U.S.
US drone strike eliminates ISIS-K operative
Targeted US drone strike in eastern Afghanistan reported to leave ISIS-K operative dead, with no civilian casualties.
US: Relations with Afghan government depend on Taliban's actions
State Department says US will only recognize a Taliban government if it respects the rights of women and shuns movements such as Al-Qaeda.
North Korea: South Korea and US risking 'huge security crisis'
North Korea issues another warning to South Korea and the United States amid their joint military drills.
US to require foreign travelers to be vaccinated
Biden administration developing plan that would require most international travelers entering the US to be fully vaccinated.
US condemns rocket attacks from Lebanon on Israel
State Department spokesman says Washington will remain engaged with Israeli and Lebanese partners to de-escalate the situation.
Fauci: I don't think we're going to see lockdowns
Top US expert on infectious diseases rules out a return to lockdowns, despite the rise in number of coronavirus cases.
Erdan congratulates Biden's anti-Semitism envoy
Ambassador Gilad Erdan congratulates Deborah Lipstadt who was nominated to be the State Department’s anti-Semitism envoy.
US position on Western Sahara remains unchanged under Biden
Trump agreed to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara as part of the deal in which Morocco normalized ties with Israel.
US ramping up pressure on Poland over restitution law
US special envoy for Holocaust issues says Polish legislation "would cause irreparable harm to both Jews and non-Jews".
US to purchase 200 million more Pfizer doses
The doses are expected to be delivered from October 2021 through April 2022.
Chair of Trump's inaugural committee released on bail
Tom Barrack faces charges he secretly worked as an agent for the United Arab Emirates to influence Trump´s foreign policy.
Former Trump adviser charged with illegal foreign lobbying
Tom Barrack, former adviser to Donald Trump, charged with illegal foreign lobbying on behalf of the United Arab Emirates.
US drone strikes truck belonging to pro-Iran militia in Syria
US drone attack targets truck for an Iran-backed militia in eastern Syria, officials in the militia claim.
US provides $135 million to UNRWA
The move follows an agreement in which UNRWA condemns anti-Israel hatred.
US Assistant Sec. of State arrives in Israel for a visit
Trip to include Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Ramallah, and Bethlehem, as well as follow-up on US Sec. of State Blinken's visit, US Embassy says.
MK Mansour Abbas to be invited to Washington
Members of Congress who met with Ra'am chairman were positively impressed by him and sought to invite him for talks in Washington.
Pentagon concerned over attacks in Iraq and Syria
Pentagon says it is deeply concerned about attacks on US personnel in Iraq and Syria in recent days.
Poll: Nearly half of Republicans don't plan to vaccinate
New poll shows Americans' decision to vaccinate splits largely along party lines.
Shells fired at US base in eastern Syria
Pro-Iranian militias fire shells at US base in eastern Syria following US air strikes against pro-Iran targets in Syria and Iraq.
US, France: Time running out to revive Iran nuclear deal
Blinken: There will come a point where it will be very hard to return back to the standards set by the JCPOA.
US won't meet its COVID vaccine goal by July 4
White House COVID coordinator concedes government won't meet its goal of administering vaccines to 70 percent of adults by July 4.
President and Chief of Staff to visit USA
At the invitation of President Joe Biden, Israeli President Rivlin will visit the United States for a farewell address.
US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 600,000
The rate of severe illness and death has fallen dramatically, but hundreds of people are still dying daily.
