Report:
US informs UNESCO it plans to rejoin the agency
The Trump administration withdrew US membership from the UN's cultural agency in protest of its ongoing anti-Israel bias.
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'Unabomber' found dead in prison
Ted Kaczynski, the convicted terrorist known as the “Unabomber”, found dead in his prison cell. He was 81.
UK sanctions Lebanese businessman over Hezbollah support
Meanwhile, US authorities announce action against a network allegedly helping the man avoid sanctions.
Following security escalation:
Jordan to host emergency summit
The summit was initiated by the United States, Jordan and Egypt, and will include PA and possibly Israeli representatives as well.
US downs Chinese spy balloon over ocean
The suspected Chinese spy balloon was shot down after it crossed sensitive military sites across North America.
'Blatant antisemitic rhetoric'
UN official under fire over comments on 'Jewish lobby'
Israel and the US blast UN lawyer after she was revealed to have said in 2014 that the “Jewish lobby” controls the United States.
US against UN blacklist of companies operating in Judea, Samaria
State Department spokesman says US is pressing the United Nations not to update its blacklist of companies operating in "settlements".
Leaving USA for GOD
We no longer face an unfriendly administration. We face an unfriendly America. Op-ed.
Lebanon:
'We have US guarantees on Israel maritime border deal'
Lebanese negotiator claims his country secured American guarantees that Israel will not be able to withdraw from maritime border deal.
Trader Joe's 'Israeli couscous' is renamed
Trader Joe’s drops the ‘Israeli’ for its pearl couscous, citing change in supply chain.
US demands accountability after death of Iranian woman
US demands accountability for death of Iranian woman who was arrested for wearing an “improper hijab”.
US life expectancy lowest level in nearly 30 years
Life expectancy tumbles as the United States tries to recover from the pandemic and record levels of drug overdoses.
EU and US studying Iran's response to nuclear deal proposal
European Union and United States studying Iran's response to draft agreement on reviving 2015 nuclear deal.
US lawmakers visit Taiwan after controversial Pelosi visit
A delegation of American lawmakers arrive in Taiwan, 12 days after House Speaker's visit that angered China.
Half of United States dealing with massive drought
Drought conditions impacting states not typically associated with dry weather that are having to worry about conserving water.
Report:
US considering selling offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia
Final decision depends on Saudi Arabia working to end war in Yemen, report says.
Fox News poll shows most Americans aren't proud of it
Less than 40% of registered voters are proud to be American, Fox News poll shows.
Red Shift?
1 million Democrats have become Republicans in past year
College-educated suburbanites fueling 'red shift' - switching from Democrat to Republican over past year.
US, Britain, France and Germany seek to censure Iran at IAEA
US, Britain, France and Germany submit motion to IAEA calling on Iran to fully cooperate with it.
China, Russia veto UN resolution sanctioning North Korea
China and Russia veto US resolution calling for tougher sanctions against North Korea following latest missile tests.
Report:
US negotiating deal among Saudis, Israelis and Egyptians
Biden administration quietly mediating deal that could be a first step on the road to normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
US officials to travel to Israel amid Jerusalem tensions
Senior State Department officials will seek to de-escalate the crisis in Jerusalem.
US equipping Ukraine in case Russia uses chemical weapons
The US other countries have warned that Russia could deploy chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine.
US trucker convoy: Cross-border mandate harms livelihood, rights
Despite media dismissing US trucker convoy by saying many mandates lifted, truckers say cross-border mandate is harming livelihood, rights.
Report:
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.
