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At Ilan Halimi memorial, Macron says antisemitism 'crept into every crack' of French society
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (261+ words) Macron's call to ban antisemitic lawmakers appears to be aimed at Syrian-Palestinian Rima Hassan, a far-left, anti-Israel extremist who took part in last year's Gaza flotilla French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday denounced the "hydra" of'antisemitism that had crept into…...
Herzog in Australia: warns of rising anti-semitism, honors Bondi Beach victims
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (565+ words) "My advice to all of us is to stand tall and not be afraid," he said. "We will not back down. We are proud of our Jewish and Zionist identity, proud of Israel" Israeli President Isaac Herzog is on an…...
UNESCO survey finds widespread antisemitism in European classrooms
2+ week, 3+ day ago (401+ words) A new UNESCO survey of 2,000 teachers across 23 European countries reveals alarming levels of antisemitism in schools, including Holocaust denial, Nazi symbols, and even physical attacks on students A new UNESCO survey, set to be released on Holocaust Remembrance Day, January…...
Half of Irish adults don't know 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust, survey finds
3+ week, 1+ day ago (489+ words) The poll also revealed that 8% believe the Holocaust never happened, while 17% think the death toll has been exaggerated A new public opinion survey has raised concerns about Holocaust awareness in Ireland, revealing that many adults lack accurate understanding of one…...
Lankford, Rosen lead push to shield US Jewish communities from growing threats
4+ week, 23+ hour ago (185+ words) Senators James Lankford and Jacky Rosen have urged Senate leadership to increase resources for Jewish communities. i24NEWS spoke with Lankford on the efforts to enhance security, confront antisemitism Citing a wave of recent attacks on religious institutions, including synagogues, Senators James…...
Israeli billionaire and philanthropist Morris Kahn dies at 96
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (214+ words) Morris Kahn, a pioneering Israeli entrepreneur and philanthropist, passed away Thursday at the age of 96." Born in South Africa in 1930, Kahn immigrated to Israel at 26 with his wife Jacqueline and their two children, and became a key figure in shaping…...
2,000 year-old Mikveh from Second Temple period discovered underneath the Western Wall
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (292+ words) 2,000 Year-old Mikveh From Second Temple Period Discovered Underneath The Western Wall'i24NEWS 2,000 year-old Mikveh from Second Temple period discovered underneath the Western Wall The ancient installation was uncovered sealed with traces of ash, serving as evidence of the Temple's destruction A…...
Jubilee Cave: Israel’s largest cave chamber discovered in the West Bank
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (550+ words) Researchers from the Hebrew University have uncovered an enormous underground cave near the West Bank settlement of Ofra, featuring the largest cavern chamber ever found in Israel An exceptional natural discovery has recently been documented near the settlement of Ofra....
Melbourne: Rabbi’s car firebombed in suspected antisemitic attack
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (208+ words) This Molotov cocktail attack on a car in Melbourne is another appalling act, suspected to be antisemitic." A vehicle owned by a rabbi was set ablaze early Thursday morning in Melbourne's St Kilda neighborhood. Police were called to the scene…...
Mamdani: Jewish group hosted by synagogue targeted by hate mob promotes 'violations of int'l law"
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (215+ words) A spokesperson for Zohran Mamdani, New York City's mayor-elect, gave a statement regarding a protest targeting an event at Manhattan's Park East Synagogue synagogue, suggesting that hosting Nefesh B'nefesh'a group devoted to helping U.S. Jews who want to immigrate to Israel…...