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UK extremism expert: As Islamist narratives go mainstream, politicians fear confrontation

UK extremism expert: As Islamist narratives go mainstream, politicians fear confrontation

Charlotte Littlewood says Britain is losing an ‘uphill battle’ as groups like the Muslim Brotherhood use antisemitism as a strategic tool to...

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Robert Philpot

Palestinian actor says he can’t attend Academy Awards because of Trump’s travel ban

Palestinian actor says he can’t attend Academy Awards because of Trump’s travel ban

‘You can block a passport. You cannot block a voice,’ says Motaz Malhees, who plays call center operator in Oscar-nominated film about killing of...

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Reuters

Hezbollah goes ‘all in’ on an ‘existential’ war against Israel. It could be its last

Hezbollah goes ‘all in’ on an ‘existential’ war against Israel. It could be its last

Either Hezbollah ‘is finished or it establishes a new equation involving Israel’s complete withdrawal from Lebanon,’ source in group says; group...

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Layal Abou Rahal

How Iranians are communicating with the world despite internet blackout

How Iranians are communicating with the world despite internet blackout

As regime-imposed data shutdown hits two weeks, Iranians risk punishment to connect via expensive Starlink satellite terminals, opposition radio...

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Tom barfield

Blast damages Amsterdam Jewish school in ‘deliberate attack,’ mayor says

Blast damages Amsterdam Jewish school in ‘deliberate attack,’ mayor says

No one wounded in explosion at the Netherlands’ only Orthodox school, the latest in a spate of attacks targeting synagogues and other Jewish...

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Toi Staff

For freed former hostages, the war with Iran is a trigger, but far from their darkest hour

For freed former hostages, the war with Iran is a trigger, but far from their darkest hour

With some ex-captives released as recently as this past October, the sirens and missile attacks stir up traumatic experiences, especially for those...

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Jessica Steinberg

Trump threatens Iran’s oil infrastructure after US bombs military sites on key island

Trump threatens Iran’s oil infrastructure after US bombs military sites on key island

US president threatens to ‘wipe out’ infrastructure at Kharg island oil export hub if Tehran blocks Hormuz Strait, says US navy will ‘very...

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Jacob Magid

Israel said planning ‘massive’ ground invasion of southern Lebanon to uproot Hezbollah

Israel said planning ‘massive’ ground invasion of southern Lebanon to uproot Hezbollah

Officials tell Axios that Israel wants to flatten southern Lebanon ‘like Gaza’ to destroy Hezbollah weapons sites; Ron Dermer said tasked with...

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Toi Staff

Muslim advisor quits Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission, citing ‘Zionist’ agenda

Muslim advisor quits Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission, citing ‘Zionist’ agenda

Sameerah Munshi says her resignation is in protest of ousting of commissioner who used hearing on antisemitism last month to voice opposition to...

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Andrew Lapin

‘Fantasy Life’: Escape the news to a very Jewy NY Upper West Side

‘Fantasy Life’: Escape the news to a very Jewy NY Upper West Side

ToI’s movie maven and deputy editor weigh in on the new film by Matthew Shear, starring Amanda Peet and a whole lot of tribe. Plus, we (re)watch...

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Amanda Borschel-Dan

US Jewish security groups warn of ‘most elevated and complex threat environment’ in recent history

US Jewish security groups warn of ‘most elevated and complex threat environment’ in recent history

Though it was thwarted, director of Community Security Initiative says Michigan synagogue attack may be a ‘tipping point’ toward...

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Joseph Strauss

Attacker shot himself after getting stuck in car he rammed into Michigan synagogue — FBI

Attacker shot himself after getting stuck in car he rammed into Michigan synagogue — FBI

Bureau says Ayman Ghazali fired at armed guard prior to killing himself, had waited two hours outside Temple Israel before smashing vehicle carrying...

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Agencies

Yeshiva knocked out in Sweet 16, as Zevi Samet scores 43 in his last game with Maccabees

Yeshiva knocked out in Sweet 16, as Zevi Samet scores 43 in his last game with Maccabees

YU coach predicts future success for team despite graduation of several top players, including Samet, who says highlight of his time at school was the...

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Philissa Cramer

Protesters chant for Hamas and Hezbollah at Al Quds Day rally in New York City

Protesters chant for Hamas and Hezbollah at Al Quds Day rally in New York City

Anti-Zionist activists accuse Israel supporters of eating babies and raping children, shout ‘death to America,’ wave terrorist flags

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Luke Tress

‘Existential battle’: Hezbollah chief says terror group ready for ‘long confrontation’

‘Existential battle’: Hezbollah chief says terror group ready for ‘long confrontation’

IDF destroys bridge it says Hezbollah used as ‘key crossing’ between south and north Lebanon, with defense minister warning Lebanese government...

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Agencies

Trump says US ‘obliterated every military target’ on key Iranian island in Persian Gulf

Trump says US ‘obliterated every military target’ on key Iranian island in Persian Gulf

US president says oil infrastructure on Kharg spared but that could change if Iran interferes with shipping in Strait of Hormuz * Drone sirens sound...

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Toi Staff

For Chinese-speaking Jews in New York, ‘Mazel Tofu’ offers a new kind of community

For Chinese-speaking Jews in New York, ‘Mazel Tofu’ offers a new kind of community

The collective of Jewish Mandarin speakers formed two years ago through an only-in-NYC tale of serendipity and Jewish geography, and now meets monthly

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Jackie Hajdenberg

Cornell student assembly votes to cut ties with Israel’s Technion

Cornell student assembly votes to cut ties with Israel’s Technion

Undergraduate body also condemns Ivy League for hosting center-left lawmaker Tzipi Livni, part of the broader assault against the Jewish state on US...

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Luke Tress

Netanyahu reportedly taps Dermer to handle Lebanon file as Beirut seeks direct talks

Netanyahu reportedly taps Dermer to handle Lebanon file as Beirut seeks direct talks

TV report says ex-minister and longtime confidant of PM to lead negotiations, though Israel has rebuffed Lebanese efforts to engage directly, with...

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Toi Staff

California sues Oakland school district, says it ignored order to address antisemitism

California sues Oakland school district, says it ignored order to address antisemitism

State education department says district failed to send letters to families and staff condemning antisemitism, carry out staff training or hold...

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Asaf Elia-Shalev

After urging Iranians to rise up against regime, Trump admits overthrow a ‘very big hurdle’

After urging Iranians to rise up against regime, Trump admits overthrow a ‘very big hurdle’

US president says regime change ‘will happen, but maybe not immediately,’ also says Putin may be helping Iran ‘a little bit’; US reportedly...

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Jacob Magid

Iranian cluster bombs cause damage but no injuries at multiple sites in central Israel

Iranian cluster bombs cause damage but no injuries at multiple sites in central Israel

Impacts cause fires in Shoham and Holon, hit empty school in Rishon Lezion; IDF: 4-5,000 Iranian soldiers and commanders killed during war, senior...

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Emanuel Fabian

Tech group led by Wiz CEO acquires Channel 13: ‘Israel deserves an independent news channel’

Tech group led by Wiz CEO acquires Channel 13: ‘Israel deserves an independent news channel’

Group says they’re planning on ‘leading digital innovation and establishing a unifying, Zionist, Israeli consensus’; rival bid from Netanyahu...

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Sharon Wrobel

Director of targeted Michigan synagogue: ‘Instincts took over,’ our training kicked in

Director of targeted Michigan synagogue: ‘Instincts took over,’ our training kicked in

Staff and security team at Temple Israel followed security protocol to save lives, says leader who was overwhelmed by smoke in his office during...

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Luke Tress

Many American Jews want a close US-Israel alliance. The Iran war shows how it can be a trap.

Many American Jews want a close US-Israel alliance. The Iran war shows how it can be a trap.

When the US and Israel cooperate closely, it can open the door to blame Israel for American missteps. But some say that for US Jews, the benefits of...

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Ben Sales

Hegseth says Mojtaba Khamenei ‘wounded, likely disfigured,’ questions if he’s governing

Hegseth says Mojtaba Khamenei ‘wounded, likely disfigured,’ questions if he’s governing

US defense secretary says Iran’s missile production ‘defeated,’ defense companies will be destroyed; 1 killed in Tehran blast as several top...

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Lazar Berman

Trump endorses Brandon Herrera, Texas GOP candidate who owned copy of ‘Mein Kampf’

Trump endorses Brandon Herrera, Texas GOP candidate who owned copy of ‘Mein Kampf’

Spokesperson rejects accusations of antisemitism; Republican Jewish Coalition opposes nomination; US president says candidate will ‘never let you...

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Andrew Lapin

Several Palestinians injured in apparent settler attacks on multiple West Bank villages

Several Palestinians injured in apparent settler attacks on multiple West Bank villages

Khirbet Humsa residents say some 30 settlers beat locals and activists, no arrests reported; footage appears to show settlers firing gun into town,...

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Nurit Yohanan

After Trump insults, Herzog decries PM’s non-response to ‘attack’ on Israeli sovereignty

After Trump insults, Herzog decries PM’s non-response to ‘attack’ on Israeli sovereignty

Herzog says country’s dignity ‘not for sale’ and indicates Netanyahu should have pushed back forcefully after Trump called Israeli president...

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Lazar Berman

Explosion outside Rotterdam synagogue sparks fire, damages building; 4 arrested

Explosion outside Rotterdam synagogue sparks fire, damages building; 4 arrested

No injuries reported; police say suspects may have planned attack on second Jewish house of worship; synagogue chair decries lack of action over...

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Afp

Lawsuit says DOGE used ChatGPT to tag Jewish-themed grants as DEI, then canceled them

Lawsuit says DOGE used ChatGPT to tag Jewish-themed grants as DEI, then canceled them

Plaintiffs allege broad cuts last year aimed at diversity equity and inclusion targeted Holocaust-related projects, even as some argue that DEI...

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Andrew Lapin

Some – but not all – US colleges that worked with Trump receive higher marks from ADL

Some – but not all – US colleges that worked with Trump receive higher marks from ADL

Columbia, Brown and UCLA are among the schools whose grades improved on the watchdog’s annual campus antisemitism report card after falling in line...

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Andrew Lapin

War aimed at preventing Iranian nukes may actually lead to them, ex-IDF expert warns

War aimed at preventing Iranian nukes may actually lead to them, ex-IDF expert warns

Danny Citrinowicz, IDF’s former top Iran researcher, warns regime will try and break out toward a bomb in response to killing of its supreme leader,...

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Jacob Magid

Michigan synagogue attacker was US-Lebanese citizen with relatives said killed in IDF strike

Michigan synagogue attacker was US-Lebanese citizen with relatives said killed in IDF strike

Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, 41, was naturalized US citizen who worked in restaurant; four family members reportedly killed in Israeli airstrike amid...

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Leon Kraiem

With Iran war exit still elusive, Trump aides vie to affect the outcome

With Iran war exit still elusive, Trump aides vie to affect the outcome

US president’s shifting statements are result of tug-of-war in his administration, sources say, as officials weigh economic, political costs of...

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Nandita Bose

Yeshiva University fans gear up for Sweet Sixteen run — and a Shabbat in Atlanta

Yeshiva University fans gear up for Sweet Sixteen run — and a Shabbat in Atlanta

With YU’s men’s basketball team set to play in Division III March Madness regional semifinals for first time ever, fans flood to see them,...

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Joseph Strauss

Katz threatens to destroy infrastructure as ‘price’ of Lebanon not disarming Hezbollah

Katz threatens to destroy infrastructure as ‘price’ of Lebanon not disarming Hezbollah

Two lightly injured by rocket impact on home; Israel strikes bridge on Litani River it says was ‘key crossing’ for Iran-backed terror group;...

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Emanuel Fabian

Gallia Lindenstrauss: Iran war reaches Kurds, Turkey and Azerbaijan

Gallia Lindenstrauss: Iran war reaches Kurds, Turkey and Azerbaijan

In a special wartime episode, Turkey expert examines how the players on war zone’s northern edge are reacting to attacks by Tehran, and how the...

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Lazar Berman

US defends Israel against South Africa’s allegation of genocide in top UN court

US defends Israel against South Africa’s allegation of genocide in top UN court

US legal adviser: Finding against Israel would be ‘radical’; Iceland, Netherlands also intervene in case, with Dutch urging court to probe...

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Ap

With foreign airlines fleeing war, fares take off as local carriers cash in

With foreign airlines fleeing war, fares take off as local carriers cash in

Ticket prices for the coming weeks have already gone up by 15% in the past 10 days, as Israeli airlines look to profit off a dominant position during...

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Sharon Wrobel

Woman wounded by shrapnel, dozens lightly hurt as Iranian missile hits northern town

Woman wounded by shrapnel, dozens lightly hurt as Iranian missile hits northern town

US military announces 4 killed in aircraft crash; IDF strikes 200 targets in Iran over past day, including underground weapons site; French soldier...

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Emanuel Fabian

A US political standoff over immigration is delaying security grants for synagogues

A US political standoff over immigration is delaying security grants for synagogues

A federal security funding program for religious institutions has been stalled due to the nearly monthlong shutdown at the US Department of Homeland...

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Asaf Elia-Shalev

‘Every light is flashing’: After shootings at synagogues, Canada’s Jews fear what’s next

‘Every light is flashing’: After shootings at synagogues, Canada’s Jews fear what’s next

Community leaders worry a Bondi Beach-type attack is around the corner after years of unchecked antisemitism; they’re hopeful lawmakers will finally...

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Zev Stub

Michigan synagogue’s security preparations credited with saving lives

Michigan synagogue’s security preparations credited with saving lives

Temple Israel rabbi hails members of security team ‘who neutralized the terrorist and saved everybody,’ while praising teachers for following...

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Jta

Teen girl fatally run over, reportedly while rushing to shelter amid Iran missile attack

Teen girl fatally run over, reportedly while rushing to shelter amid Iran missile attack

Hebrew media outlets say the 17-year-old was fatally struck by a car in Rehovot after receiving early warning of attack, though sirens didn’t...

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Charlie Summers

Netanyahu says he doesn’t know if Iranians will oust regime, threatens new supreme leader

Netanyahu says he doesn’t know if Iranians will oust regime, threatens new supreme leader

‘You can lead someone to water, you cannot make him drink,’ says PM in first press conference since war’s outset; scoffs that IRGC ‘puppet’...

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Lazar Berman

Woman moderately wounded by shrapnel, numerous others lightly hurt amid Iran missile attacks

Woman moderately wounded by shrapnel, numerous others lightly hurt amid Iran missile attacks

Medics say most casualties in northern town of Zarzir were struck by broken glass or suffered acute anxiety * Michigan shul attacker ID’d as...

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Toi Staff

Michigan shul is at least the 7th Diaspora synagogue targeted so far this month

Michigan shul is at least the 7th Diaspora synagogue targeted so far this month

Ramming and shooting incident at Detroit-area congregation follows multiple attacks in Canada, a foiled plot in Azerbaijan, a blast in Belgium and...

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Luke Tress

US refueling plane crashes in Iraq due to apparent accident, rescue efforts ongoing

US refueling plane crashes in Iraq due to apparent accident, rescue efforts ongoing

Second tanker involved in incident safely lands at Ben Gurion Airport after sending out international emergency signal

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Emanuel Fabian

Far-right activist with criminal past is serving as an aide to Ben Gvir — report

Far-right activist with criminal past is serving as an aide to Ben Gvir — report

Osher Gabbay, who has been convicted of assaulting and threating Palestinians, has accompanied minister to blast sites and prison security wings...

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Toi Staff