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Two European Parliament members barred from entering Israel

Foreign Minister Sa’ar asks the Population and Immigration Authority to prevent entry to Swedish lawmakers who were scheduled to land in Israel en route to the Palestinian Authority.

Two European Parliament members barred from entering Israel

UK bank attack

Palestine Action activists spared terrorist sentences

Five Palestine Action activists convicted of causing £200,000 in damage at a Barclays branch will not receive terrorist sentences.

Palestine Action activists spared terrorist sentences

Sa'ar hits back at UK: 'Israel will not be a passive victim'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar rejects Britain's criticism over E1, accusing London of 'one-sided' policy against Israel.

Sa'ar hits back at UK: 'Israel will not be a passive victim'

Florida primary

Anti-Israel progressive Angie Nixon scores upset

Anti-Israel progressive Angie Nixon defeats Alex Vindman in Florida's Democratic Senate primary, setting up a general election race against Ashley Moody.

Anti-Israel progressive Angie Nixon scores upset

After the brawl:

Yosef Haddad submits complaint against anti-Israel YouTuber

Israeli-Arab advocacy activist Yoseph Haddad submits a complaint against Dennis Feitosa after the latter allegedly assaulted him during a debate.

Yosef Haddad submits complaint against anti-Israel YouTuber

Haddad vs Groypers

Debate on Israel turns into all-out brawl

A debate between Yoseph Haddad and anti-Israel activists turned physical after a Groyper YouTuber allegedly attacked him in a studio and parking lot.

Debate on Israel turns into all-out brawl

El-Sayed condemns Hamas war crimes, accuses Israel of genocide

Abdul El-Sayed condemns Hamas for war crimes while continue to criticize Israel and claim it committed genocide.

El-Sayed condemns Hamas war crimes, accuses Israel of genocide

The new police desk leading charge against anti-Israel activists

A Judea and Samaria-based special police desk has helped deport 47 foreign activists and block 130 others from entering Israel amid a crackdown on BDS activity.

The new police desk leading charge against anti-Israel activists

Pakistani DM demands:

'United military front against illegitimate Israel'

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif calls for a united Islamic military front against Israel, declaring it a threat to the entire Muslim world.

'United military front against illegitimate Israel'

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Attempted knife attack targets Israeli tent in Canada

Suspect arrested after allegedly attempting to slash Israeli festival tent in Edmonton, where anti-Israel chants filled the air.

Attempted knife attack targets Israeli tent in Canada

Another blow to the Democrats' pro-Israel faction

Progressive-backed former public health official defeats AIPAC-supported Rep. Haley Stevens in closely watched race over Israel policy divide

Another blow to the Democrats' pro-Israel faction

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Israeli soccer player shuts up antisemitic fans

Israeli soccer player Dor Turgeman responds to chants of 'Death to Israel' in the best way he could.

Israeli soccer player shuts up antisemitic fans

Court allows ‘kill Israelis’ video evidence in nurses’ trial

New South Wales Supreme Court overturns ruling that excluded viral footage allegedly showing two former nurses making threats against Israelis, allowing prosecutors to present the video at trial.

Court allows ‘kill Israelis’ video evidence in nurses’ trial

Columbia student workers union drops Israel divestment demand

The Student Workers of Columbia union drops its contract demand for Columbia to divest from Israel and entities violating international law.

Columbia student workers union drops Israel divestment demand

Michigan Democratic candidates clash over Israel stance

Rep. Haley Stevens fires back at progressive Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate primary, accusing him of scapegoating Jewish Americans over AIPAC.

Michigan Democratic candidates clash over Israel stance

Mamdani rejects calls for apology after Upper West End stabbing

NYC Mayor declines calls from Jewish leaders to apologize for his anti-Israel rhetoric after a man wearing a kippah was stabbed on the Upper West Side.

Mamdani rejects calls for apology after Upper West End stabbing

Over Israel policy

US summons Malaysian envoy

Washington summons Malaysia's ambassador over its refusal to recognize Israel, amid backlash and US funding threats following a tech community closure.

US summons Malaysian envoy

Amid criticism

Mamdani draws parallels to Mandela

New York City Mayor invokes Nelson Mandela’s refusal to abandon “Palestinian solidarity", comparing the scrutiny to his own anti-Israel stance.

Mamdani draws parallels to Mandela

Malaysia vows:

Immediate expulsion for Israelis found in the country

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim orders the immediate deportation of any Israeli citizens found in the country, as officials investigate tech commune claims.

Immediate expulsion for Israelis found in the country

Sen. Fetterman:

'I'll leave Democrats if party becomes officially anti-Israel’

Sen. John Fetterman states he remains a Democrat but warned he would bolt if the party adopts an official anti-Israel platform.

'I'll leave Democrats if party becomes officially anti-Israel’

Holocaust scholar's book canceled after refusal to bash Israel

Dr. Rafael Medoff says publication of 'Cartoonists Against the Holocaust' was canceled after he rejected demands to include accusations against Israel and the US in the book's introduction

Holocaust scholar's book canceled after refusal to bash Israel

German bill to criminalize denying Israel's right to exist

Germany’s upper house advances landmark legislation making the denial of Israel’s right to exist punishable by up to five years in prison.

German bill to criminalize denying Israel's right to exist

Following assault allegations

Anti-Israel candidate suspends Maine Senate campaign

Maine Democrat Graham Platner, known for his anti-Israel stance, suspends his US Senate campaign following sexual assault allegations.

Anti-Israel candidate suspends Maine Senate campaign

New bill

Ireland bans imports from Israeli communities in Judea, Samaria

Ireland's parliament approves a bill banning imports from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria, escalating Dublin's trade measures against Israel.

Ireland bans imports from Israeli communities in Judea, Samaria

'That’s done'

Eurovision boss rules out new vote on Israel

Eurovision director Martin Green rules out a re-vote on Israel's participation, after a vote last year permitted Israel to participate despite boycott calls.

Eurovision boss rules out new vote on Israel

Blames pro-Israel donors

Tucker Carlson vows to build anti-war third party

Tucker Carlson announces plans to launch a third party after abandoning his support for Donald Trump, accuses pro-Israel donors of pushing the US into war with Iran.

Tucker Carlson vows to build anti-war third party

Greece investigating anti-Israel march

Greek police launch an official investigation following a march by extremist pro-Palestinian Arab activists in Thessaloniki.

Greece investigating anti-Israel march

Los Angeles:

Professor jailed for one year in death of pro-Israel protester

Moorpark professor sentenced to one year in jail and two years of probation for the 2023 protest death of 69-year-old Jewish demonstrator Paul Kessler.

Professor jailed for one year in death of pro-Israel protester

Over Nakba exhibit

Canadian Heritage Minister blasts Human Rights Museum

Heritage Minister Marc Miller says the Canadian Museum for Human Rights erred by failing to label Hamas a terrorist group in a new exhibit on the Nakba.

Canadian Heritage Minister blasts Human Rights Museum

Toronto Mayor criticized over 'Free Palestine' video

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow faces intense criticism from anti-antisemitism advocates after a video surfaces of her saying "Free Palestine" at the city's Pride Parade.

Toronto Mayor criticized over 'Free Palestine' video

Over Nakba exhibit

Only Jewish trustee on Canada's Human Rights Museum board quits

The sole Jewish board member of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights has resigned over an upcoming exhibit on the Nakba.

Only Jewish trustee on Canada's Human Rights Museum board quits

Maine Senate candidate accuses Netanyahu of war crimes

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner accuses PM Netanyahu of international war crimes, drawing fierce backlash from critics who highlight Platner's own past Nazi tattoo.

Maine Senate candidate accuses Netanyahu of war crimes

'Moral decline'

Danon fires back at UN envoy who ridiculed bereaved mother

Ambassador Danny Danon blasts UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese for mockingly telling the mother of an October 7 victim to change meds.

Danon fires back at UN envoy who ridiculed bereaved mother

Seinfeld’s response leaves anti-Israel troll speechless

The outspoken pro-Israel comedian laughed off a troll’s request for a 'Free Palestine' message with a brief and pointed response.

Seinfeld’s response leaves anti-Israel troll speechless

'Change medication'

Anti-Israel UN envoy mocks mother of October 7 victim

UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese faces heavy backlash after mocking the mother of an Oct. 7 victim.

Anti-Israel UN envoy mocks mother of October 7 victim

Anti-Israel candidate Graham Platner wins Maine primary

Anti-Israel progressive Graham Platner, who made headlines over his Nazi symbol tattoo, wins the Maine primary to face Senator Susan Collins.

Anti-Israel candidate Graham Platner wins Maine primary

Five arrested over antisemitic signs at Toronto protest

Toronto police arrest five more suspects for using antisemitic signage at a March protest in the district of North York.

Five arrested over antisemitic signs at Toronto protest

Italy bans Kanye West over security and antisemitism concerns

Italy bans upcoming Kanye West concert following a petition by the local Jewish community.

Italy bans Kanye West over security and antisemitism concerns

UJA chief slams Mamdani:

'Your absence at Israel Day parade will be long-remembered'

UJA-Federation CEO Eric Goldstein writes open letter sharply rebuking Mayor Mamdani over his boycott of Sunday’s Israel Day parade.

'Your absence at Israel Day parade will be long-remembered'

'Security concerns'

British Museum reschedules postponed Israel talk

The British Museum reschedules its "Ancient Israel" lecture, originally scheduled for Thursday but postponed due to security reasons.

British Museum reschedules postponed Israel talk

Outrage in Montreal

Trump, Netanyahu, and Ben Gvir hung in effigy by extremists

Montreal police are investigating after an anti-Israel group hung effigies of Netanyahu and Ben Gvir in nooses.

Trump, Netanyahu, and Ben Gvir hung in effigy by extremists

State Dept:

Removal of Francesca Albanese from sanctions list only temporary

US State Department confirms it is appealing a court order that paused sanctions on anti-Israel UN rapporteur.

Removal of Francesca Albanese from sanctions list only temporary

US lifts sanctions on UN anti-Israel rapporteur Albanese

The US Treasury removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from its sanctions list. No reason provided for the removal.

US lifts sanctions on UN anti-Israel rapporteur Albanese

Author Sally Rooney partners with BDS-compliant publisher

Irish author Sally Rooney allows a Hebrew translation of her novel via an anti-Zionist publisher backing the BDS movement.

Author Sally Rooney partners with BDS-compliant publisher

Federal court rules antisemitic UN envoy Albanese can be served

A US court rules that UN official Francesca Albanese can be served by email in a Christian charity lawsuit.

Federal court rules antisemitic UN envoy Albanese can be served

After backlash

Mamdani defends 'Nakba Day' post

NYC Mayor Mamdani defends his “Nakba Day" post which was criticized by Jewish groups: My message to Jewish leaders is that my door is always open.

Mamdani defends 'Nakba Day' post

'Blood libel'

Jewish leaders blast NYT column on Israeli prison abuse claims

Conference of Presidents condemns NYT column accusing Israel of the mass rape of Arab prisoners.

Jewish leaders blast NYT column on Israeli prison abuse claims

'Shame on you'

Hundreds protest at NYT HQ over anti-Israel column

Jewish protesters rally outside The New York Times headquarters, protesting Nick Kristof column accusing Israel of mass rape of Arab prisoners.

Hundreds protest at NYT HQ over anti-Israel column

Anti-Israel protesters clash with Jews outside Brooklyn synagogue

Anti-Israel demonstrators and pro-Israel counterprotesters clashed outside a Brooklyn synagogue as police detained several people.

Anti-Israel protesters clash with Jews outside Brooklyn synagogue

JFK’s grandson aligns with Bernie Sanders against Israel aid

Jack Schlossberg, who is seeking to replace Rep. Jerrod Nadler, backs blocking arms to Israel, claiming the US has already lost the war in Iran.

JFK’s grandson aligns with Bernie Sanders against Israel aid

Melanie Phillips:

The anti-Zionist contagion

Condemning Jew-hatred while simultaneously inciting it through incendiary distortions is the mind-twisting stock in trade of the anti-Israel left. Diaspora Jewish leaders should get up off their knees and start fighting it. Opinion.

The anti-Zionist contagion

The Death of Shame:

2026 Senate contests show anti-Israel extremism has mainstreamed

The issue is whether American politics will normalize the kafkaesque claim that Israel is uniquely illegitimate, uniquely evil, uniquely undeserving of self-defense, and Jews uniquely unworthy of sovereignty. Opinion.

2026 Senate contests show anti-Israel extremism has mainstreamed

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.

Activist pleads guilty in fatal attack on Jewish demonstrator

Anti-Israel group sets its sights on Israeli in Cyprus

HRF submits complaint to Cypriot authorities seeking arrest of Israeli visiting the country, alleging involvement in crimes during Gaza operations

Anti-Israel group sets its sights on Israeli in Cyprus

Suspect in Colorado firebomb attack to plead guilty

Man charged over firebomb attack during a pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado, will plead guilty this week.

Suspect in Colorado firebomb attack to plead guilty

'Show up for Jews too'

Jewish group hits back at Mayor Mamdani

Jewish Community Relations Council of New York criticizes Mayor Zohran Mamdani for condemning Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla while remaining silent on antisemitic incident in Brooklyn.

Jewish group hits back at Mayor Mamdani

FIFA Congress:

PA soccer chief refuses handshake with Israeli soccer official

At the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Jibril Rajoub, head of the Palestinian Authority’s soccer federation, refuses to shake hands with Vice President of Israel’s soccer federation, citing “Israeli fascism and genocide".

PA soccer chief refuses handshake with Israeli soccer official

Serbia:

Protesters in Belgrade demand Eurovision boycott over Israel

Dozens of protesters gather outside Serbia’s state broadcaster, demanding the country withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest because of Israel’s participation in the event.

Protesters in Belgrade demand Eurovision boycott over Israel

After protests and threats

Berlin branch of Eyal Shani restaurant closes

Berlin branch of popular Tel Aviv restaurant Gila and Nancy, owned by Israeli chef Eyal Shani and partner Shahar Segal, permanently closes after just eight months due to repeated protests and security concerns.

Berlin branch of Eyal Shani restaurant closes

Causes uproar

Egyptian sports commentator snubs Israeli goalkeeper

BeIN Sports commentator sparks backlash after refusing to mention Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz by name during an FA Cup match.

Egyptian sports commentator snubs Israeli goalkeeper