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US will help Zelensky flee Ukraine
US reportedly preparing for scenario in which Ukrainian President will operate a government from Poland.
White House announces:
US to sanction Putin and Lavrov
White House confirms US will sanction Russian President, Foreign Minister and other members of the Russian National Security team.
US to Israel: Support vote to condemn Russia in UN
The unusual request was relayed to Foreign Min. Lapid by US Sec. of State Blinken.
Just 6 US states have recovered from COVID-19 unemployment
Despite a rebounding GDP, 88% of US states are still grappling with high unemployment rates.
Following Meretz, US pressure:
Israel suspends connection of Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim
Gantz and Bennett order halt to discussions on approving construction plan for E-1 area.
US-led coalition targets jihadists in Syria
Clashes reported in Idlib province as troops from US-led coalition search for wanted Al-Qaeda terrorists.
10 US states recognize IHRA definition of antisemitism
10 states acknowledge International Holocaust Remembrance Day by officially recognizing IHRA working definition of antisemitism.
US upgrades travel warning to UAE
The warning follows recent Houthi missile attacks as well as COVID-19 case numbers.
US condemns Houthi missile attacks
US says missile attacks in UAE and Saudi Arabia are a "troubling escalation" of the conflict.
US orders families of Ukraine Embassy staff to leave
State Department orders families of all personnel at US Embassy in Kiev to leave. Non-essential staff can leave if they so desire.
US: 'These are Russia's lies on Ukraine crisis'
U.S. Department of State publishes 'Fiction vs. Facts' list to counter Russian claims regarding Ukraine crisis.
Ukraine crisis:
US to begin evacuating Embassy employees from Ukraine
State Department will encourage evacuation by commercial flights, report says.
Seattle area assistant police chief suspended for Nazi symbol
Investigation concluded that the symbol the veteran officer placed above his nameplate was that of the SS-Obergruppenfuhrer.
Miami Chabad rabbi’s mailbox blown up with fireworks
Miami Gardens, Florida police are searching for a suspect who blew up a Chabad rabbi’s mailbox, likely with fireworks.
Los Angeles County cities investigating antisemitic stickers
Antisemitic sticker incidents in Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach are being investigated by police for possible hate crime charges.
Missouri latest state to be targeted with antisemitic flyers
Antisemitic flyers were distributed to over two dozen houses in a neighbourhood in Springfield, Missouri.
Swastikas drawn on sidewalk next to New Jersey synagogue
Police have opened an investigation after three swastikas were discovered drawn outside a synagogue in West Orange, New Jersey.
Man arrested for spreading antisemitic flyers in California town
A suspect has finally been arrested for targeting the small town of Aptos, California with vicious anti-Semitic flyers in August.
Antisemitic banner hung by extremists over busy Florida overpass
Local Jewish politician outraged that banner was up for several hours and that police did not make any arrests or hand out citations.
Ohio State prof apologizes for using Jewish slur during lecture
A professor at Ohio State University has apologized for using an offensive Jewish slur while delivering a lecture.
California high school investigating swastika photos of students
A high school in Northern California is investigating after social media photos of students covered with Nazi symbols went viral.
Biden presents plan to fight Omicron
Plan includes free rapid tests, pop-up vaccination sites, and hundreds of new people to administer vaccines.
Qatar planning to invest $10 billion in American ports
Gulf nation in talks to finance spending spree on US ports as Biden infrastructure plan falls short of money required for port repair.
Additional anti-Semitic flyers found in Boise, Idaho
Anti-Semitic flyers accusing the Jewish community of being behind covid being distributed across the US have been found in Boise, Idaho.
Anti-Semitic covid flyers found in California and North Carolina
Flyers containing anti-Semitic conspiracy theories blaming Jews for covid where left at homes in California and North Carolina.
Wash. DC third grade class told to reenact Holocaust scenes
Staff member on leave amid investigation into allegations students told to act out the Holocaust, including pretending to dig mass graves.
Biden accidentally calls VP 'President Harris' during speech
While delivering speech at South Carolina State University the president makes several verbal gaffs, including saying 'President Harris.'
ZOA calls on Duke U to override student veto of pro-Israel club
The Zionist Organization of America is urging Duke to override its student government’s refusal to approve a chapter of a pro-Israel group.
US official: Iran's nuclear breakout time is 'really short'
Biden administration official says Iran's breakout time to nuclear weapon is "really short" and alarming.
New York City Hall defaced with swastikas
Incident caught on camera, suspect identified by NYPD Hate Crime Task Force.
US COVID-19 death toll tops 800,000
US accounts for about 15% of the 5.3 million known global deaths from coronavirus.
Massachusetts firefighter accused of posting anti-Semitic image
The city of Worcester has opened an investigation after a firefighter was accused of posting an anti-Semitic image to Instagram.
More anti-Semitic graffiti found at Massachusetts college
Anti-Semitic graffiti found in a dorm at Mount Holyoke College being investigated by local and federal police.
US state treasurers seek Ben & Jerry's boycott reversal
Seven US state treasurers have written to Unilever urging the company to override Ben & Jerry’s boycott of Judea and Samaria.
Anti-Semitic posters found at SUNY Buffalo during Hanukkah
Posters found in multiple buildings featuring neo-Nazi films and racist statements are being investigated by campus police.
US inflation hits level unseen in nearly four decades
Americans are facing the highest jump in consumer prices in 39 years as inflation continues to soar.
CUNY faculty group denounces anti-Israel student gov resolution
CUNY Alliance for Inclusion slams "demonizing" anti-Israel resolution passed by the university’s law school student government.
ADL In Concert Against Hate honors leaders fighting anti-Semitism
ADL is recognizing six people for their extraordinary courage when confronted with bigotry and hate as part of ADL In Concert Against Hate.
Three swastikas found on Indiana University campus over 24 hours
Three swastikas were found on and near the Indiana University Bloomington campus over the weekend.
Miami Beach synagogue vandalized with swastika during Hanukkah
The rabbi of a synagogue in Miami Beach is speaking out several days after Temple Emanu-El was vandalized during Hanukkah.
ADL: Anti-Israel activity isolates Jewish students
New ADL report finds that anti-Israel groups on university campuses continue to vilify and ostracize pro-Israel and Jewish students.
Anti-Semitic message left outside University of Wisconsin Hillel
Anti-Semitic message written on the sidewalk in front of Hillel office placed there on the first night of Hanukkah.
US places new sanctions on Iran for human rights abuses
Sanctions come as renewed talks on Iran's nuclear program make no progress.
Kansas City Chabad house vandalized during Hanukkah
Vandals trash books and papers, destroy electrical wiring and leave water damage requiring extensive repairs.
Rep Devin Nunes to become CEO of Trump's new media firm
Key Trump ally is resigning from Congress to become CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group.
US announces diplomatic boycott of 2022 Winter Olympics
US will not send government officials to 2022 Winter Olympics due to China's human rights "atrocities".
Swastika found at New Jersey synagogue condemned by community
A swastika sticker found on the synagogue's parking lot sign has been swiftly rebuked by local community leaders who are calling for unity.
Jewish ‘Band of Brothers’ officer Edward Shames dead at 99
Edward Shames, the World War II veteran who was the last living members of the "Band of Brothers," has died.
After lengthy legal battle, Ohio house given okay to be a shul
Contentious legal dispute between The Aleksander Shul and University Heights, Ohio resolved as synagogue given special use permits.
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.
