Pittsburgh synagogue vandalized with pro-Hamas graffiti
Vandals painted a symbol associated with Hamas on a synagogue in Pittsburgh, near the site of the deadliest attack on Jews in US history.
Read more: The Times of Israel
In The News
The truth is a powerful weapon, but it is hard to find in a world where we are inundated with agenda-driven reporting. The CUFI Daily Briefing will help you understand current events so you can become a confident defender of Israel.
Sign up to receive our daily email news roundup – so you can fight the lies with truth.
In The News
In The News
Netanyahu says Hamas, not Israel, preventing hostage deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday night rejected Hamas’s charge earlier in the day that Jerusalem is preventing a ceasefire agreement with new conditions and demands.
Read more: Jewish News Syndicate
In The News
Hamas, Islamic Jihad leaders meet with Khamenei in Iran
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei hosted Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad leaders in Tehran this week, according to the state-run IRNA news agency.
Read more: Jewish News Syndicate
In The News
US racing to keep Israel from hitting Beirut, key sites in response to Hezbollah strike
The United States is leading a diplomatic dash to deter Israel from striking Lebanon’s capital Beirut or major civil infrastructure in response to a deadly rocket attack on the Golan Heights, five people with knowledge of the drive said.
Read more: The Times of Israel
In The News
WATCH: Man tries to save smoldering US flag from pro-Hamas mob in DC
Rioters ripped down and burned American flags flying in front of Washington’s Union Station during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress on Wednesday, hoisting Palestinian flags in their place.
Read more: Jewish News Syndicate
In The News
Two IDF soldiers wounded in West Bank drive-by shooting attack
Two Israeli soldiers were wounded in a drive-by shooting attack on the Route 55 highway in the West Bank on Thursday morning, the Israel Defense Forces and medics said.
Read more: The Times of Israel
In The News
Jerusalem warns Paris of Iran-backed plan to strike Israeli Olympians
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz sent a message to French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné on Thursday, one day prior to the launch of the Olympic Games in Paris, warning of an Iranian threat to Israeli athletes.
Read more: Jewish News Syndicate
In The News
IDF recovers bodies of five hostages from Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday recovered the bodies of five people abducted by Hamas terrorists during its Oct. 7 massacre.
Read more: Jewish News Syndicate
In The News
Netanyahu calls for ‘deradicalized’ Gaza, anti-Iran ‘Abraham Alliance’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday laid out his vision for post-Hamas Gaza, calling for the enclave to be “demilitarized and deradicalized” in a manner similar to Germany and Japan after World War II.
Read more: Jewish News Syndicate
In The News
Senate Republicans introduce federal anti-BDS bill
Senate Republicans are introducing legislation on Thursday to ban the federal government from contracting with entities that boycott Israel, the latest effort to expand anti-boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) legislation, which has proliferated at the state level, to the national level.
Read more: Jewish Insider
In The News
NJ man who tried to kill Orthodox Jews sentenced to 40 years
Dion Marsh, who pleaded guilty in February to five separate attacks on Orthodox Jews, four of whom he tried to kill, was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Tuesday, the U.S. Justice Department stated.
Read more: Jewish News Syndicate
In The News
Germany carries out raids and bans a group accused of links to Iran and support for Hezbollah
The German government on Wednesday banned an organization accused of being an “outpost” of Iran’s theocracy, promoting the ideology of its leadership and supporting Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group.
Read more: AP News
In The News
US opposes Hamas-Fatah agreement: ‘No role for terrorists’
The U.S. State Department on Tuesday rejected the idea of a Hamas-Fatah unity government in the Gaza Strip, following the announcement of a Palestinian Arab unity deal in Beijing.
Read more: Jewish News Syndicate
In The News
IDF reinvasion of Khan Yunis kills dozens of Hamas terrorists as Hezbollah escalations rise
IDF Division 98 under the command of Brig. Gen. Dan Goldfus has killed dozens of Hamas terrorists as of Tuesday as part of its reinvasion of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza which started on Monday.
Read more: The Jerusalem Post
In The News
Netanyahu to meet Biden, Harris on Thursday, Trump on Friday
U.S. President Joe Biden plans to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Thursday afternoon, Jerusalem’s Prime Minister’s Office announced on Tuesday.
Read more: Jewish News Syndicate
In The News
Netanyahu meets evangelical leaders ahead of Congress address
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made time during his busy schedule this week in Washington to meet with leaders of the two most important faith community blocs anchoring American support for Israel: the Jewish communal leadership and evangelical Christian faith leaders.
Read more: Jewish News Syndicate
In The News
Hamas military commander in Tulkarem eliminated by IDF
In a dramatic operation, the IDF eliminated the Hamas military commander in Tulkarem, Azkhem Naafa, in a drone strike.
Read more: Israel Hayom
In The News
Two Israelis wounded in Samaria bombing
Two Israelis were wounded on Tuesday when a bomb exploded along the security barrier near Mount Gilboa in Samaria, according to the Israel Defense Forces.
Read more: Jewish News Syndicate