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Jews, who are 10% of New Yorkers, targets of 55% of hate crimes in city in first half of 2026, NYPD says

From Jan. 1 to June 30, Jews were the targets of 178 confirmed hate crimes in New York City—more than 55% of all hate crimes that the city recorded, and a 2.3% increase over the 174 in 2025. In the same span, there were about 8.5 times fewer anti-Muslim confirmed hate crimes (21) and about 5.4 times fewer such incidents targeting people based on...

Evil forces standing against US, Israel, retiring Washington state rep says

Growing socialist influence among Democrats could undermine long-standing bipartisan support for Israel, according to Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), who is retiring after more than a decade in Congress and more than 20 years in public service.

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National Library of Israel marks America’s 250th birthday

As the US celebrates 250 years of independence on July 4, the National Library of Israel is marking the occasion in Jerusalem with an exhibit of rare American history artifacts from its collections that is also available online.

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Iran increases attacks on Kurdish opposition following days of clashes

The centrist and nationalist KDPI is a historic Kurdish Iranian opposition group, which Iran has targeted for many years, assassinating its leaders decades ago.
 

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Syrian FM says Damascus open to meeting Hezbollah, after Trump said it should fight group

Asaad al-Shaibani visits Lebanon, meets President Aoun and Hezbollah-allied parliament speaker Berri, after Israel, Syria and Lebanon rejected US suggestion
 

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Almost three-quarters of religion-based hate crimes in California in 2025 targeted Jews, state says

Although Jews make up an estimated 3.25% of California residents, anti-Jewish hate crimes made up almost 14.8% of all hate crimes in the state last year.
 

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Iran, US conclude round of technical talks on implementing MoU

Sources familiar with the talks said Tehran’s nuclear program was not discussed because the meetings were “technical.”
 

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Israel marks 1,000 days since Oct. 7 Hamas massacre

“Israel answered hatred with resilience, destruction with rebuilding, and terror with life,” the Foreign Ministry said.
 

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Gaza border communities attract 5,000 new residents amid post-Oct. 7 rehabilitation

With 92% of Kibbutz Kissufim residents returning this week, Tekuma Directorate marks 1,000 days since deadly Hamas invasion, says over 1,000 projects completed across region
 

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Israel poised to get observer status in Central American Parliament

The move, which would be a major success for faith-based diplomacy, comes amid a tide of Latin American countries reshaping their alliances towards the United States and Israel.
 

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IDF kills Oct. 7 infiltrator, Islamic Jihad commander

Ali Qaid Mohammed Stitan, a Palestinian Islamic Jihad platoon commander, was killed in Gaza after planning attacks on troops, according to the Israeli military.
 

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Israel tests upgraded Iron Dome, integrates Iron Beam

The new tests improved system performance against rockets, UAVs and cruise missiles, while integrating Iron Beam laser capabilities, according to Israel’s Defense Ministry.
 

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Sa’ar, Huckabee sign agreement for permanent US embassy compound in Jerusalem

The deal allocates the Allenby Compound—just a stone’s throw from the current embassy—for the construction of a permanent complex.
 

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Trump’s massive GOP faith bloc raises red flag on Iran deal: Trust him, not his team

Pastor John Hagee called the MOU 'ill-advised' while Dr Mike Evans predicted Trump will ultimately bankrupt the regime
 

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Protests, revolution in Strip cannot succeed while Hamas remains in control, Gazans tell ‘Post’

“No one can imagine the level of fear and intimidation Hamas has instilled in people’s hearts since its foundation in 1987,” said one Palestinian from Gaza City.
 

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IDF seals 16-kilometer Hamas tunnel where murdered soldier Hadar Goldin’s remains were held

The IDF completed a three-month operation to seal a vast Hamas tunnel complex near the Philadelphi Corridor with more than 30,000 cubic meters of concrete.
 

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Israel sends quake-relief team to Venezuela

The joint Foreign Ministry-IDF delegation will work with local authorities, even though Jerusalem and Caracas have had no formal ties since 2009.
 

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Jewish woman alleges Boston Medical Center retaliated after she reported colleague’s anti-Israel desk displays

“She complained about that kind of retaliation and ostracization, and that persisted throughout the rest of her internship there,” Rebecca Harris, of the Brandeis Center, told JNS.
 

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Iran denies direct talks with US in Doha, says will meet only with Qatari mediators

Tehran stated its delegation is seeking to enforce ceasefire terms after recent exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz.
 

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Report: IDF warns Hamas is readying to return to war; US opposes new Israeli offensive

Unsourced report claims terror group is recruiting new fighters, has resumed training its elite Nukhba force as US peace plan fails to progress; IDF says Oct. 7 terrorist killed in strike
 

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