US & Canada
Netanyahu and Kerry Meet in Rome, Discuss Peace Process, Brexit
JNS.org - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held meetings with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Rome on Sunday and Monday. A member of Netanyahu’s...
New ISIS Video Praises Orlando Shooter, Threatens San Francisco, Las Vegas
A new video released by ISIS today that heavily praised Orlando nightclub shooter Omar Mateen also made specific threats against San Francisco and Las Vegas. The video, released by ISIS in Mosul, rolls images of Mateen and...
Democrats Change Platform; Recognize Palestinian Aspirations, Reject Language Accusing Israel of ‘Occupation’
Democrats -- seeking to unify after a bruising primary -- have sidestepped a potentially messy fight over Israel in the party's platform, at least for the time being. Advocates for greater recognition of Palestinian positions think...
91-Year-Old Man Confesses to, Apologizes for Fabricating Life Story as Auschwitz Survivor
A Pennsylvania man expressed remorse on Friday for having spent years lying about being a Holocaust survivor who escaped a concentration camp, The Guardian reported. "I was wrong. I ask forgiveness," said 91-year-old Joseph Hirt in a letter published by LancasterOnline. "I...
State Department Refuses to Condemn Abbas’s Blood Libel in Speech to European Parliament (VIDEO)
The US State Department refused to condemn the use of antisemitic tropes by the president...
Jewish Reality Star Obtains Restraining Order Against Dermatologist for Antisemitic Death Threats
Matt Altman, a real estate agent and star of "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles," filed a restraining...
In Anti-Nadler Robocall, Comedian Jackie Mason Says Jews Facing ‘Hydrogen Bomb’ From Iran Nuclear Deal
In a series of robocalls to voters ahead of the June 28 Democratic congressional primary,...
Successful Appeal Against NYU Grad Student BDS Motion Has Great Implications in Fight Against Global Anti-Israel Movement, Say Leaders of Campaign
A successful appeal against New York University’s (NYU) Graduate Student Union’s (GSOC) motion in support...
Kansas City Man Charged With Threatening Jewish Congregation
JNS.org - A man from Kansas City has been charged with threatening a Jewish congregation in...
Netanyahu and Kerry Meet in Rome, Discuss Peace Process, Brexit
JNS.org - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held meetings with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Rome on Sunday and Monday. A member of Netanyahu’s delegation...
New ISIS Video Praises Orlando Shooter, Threatens San Francisco, Las Vegas
A new video released by ISIS today that heavily praised Orlando nightclub shooter Omar Mateen also made specific threats against San Francisco and Las Vegas. The video,...
Democrats Change Platform; Recognize Palestinian Aspirations, Reject Language Accusing Israel of ‘Occupation’
Democrats -- seeking to unify after a bruising primary -- have sidestepped a potentially messy fight over Israel in the party's platform, at least for...
91-Year-Old Man Confesses to, Apologizes for Fabricating Life Story as Auschwitz Survivor
A Pennsylvania man expressed remorse on Friday for having spent years lying about being a Holocaust survivor who escaped a concentration camp, The Guardian reported. "I was wrong. I ask forgiveness,"...
State Department Refuses to Condemn Abbas’s Blood Libel in Speech to European Parliament (VIDEO)
The US State Department refused to condemn the use of antisemitic tropes by the president of the Palestinian Authority (PA) in a speech on Thursday before...
Jewish Reality Star Obtains Restraining Order Against Dermatologist for Antisemitic Death Threats
Matt Altman, a real estate agent and star of "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles," filed a restraining order against a California dermatologist for making antisemitic death threats,...
In Anti-Nadler Robocall, Comedian Jackie Mason Says Jews Facing ‘Hydrogen Bomb’ From Iran Nuclear Deal
In a series of robocalls to voters ahead of the June 28 Democratic congressional primary, comedian Jackie Mason said that because candidate Rep. Jerry Nadler voted for...
Successful Appeal Against NYU Grad Student BDS Motion Has Great Implications in Fight Against Global Anti-Israel Movement, Say Leaders of Campaign
A successful appeal against New York University’s (NYU) Graduate Student Union’s (GSOC) motion in support of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement has great...
Kansas City Man Charged With Threatening Jewish Congregation
JNS.org - A man from Kansas City has been charged with threatening a Jewish congregation in the city of Overland Park. Forty-year-old Brian Wachter, who was arrested...
Donald Trump Praises UK Decision to Leave European Union
Donald Trump said Friday the forces that persuaded the United Kingdom to leave the European Union will help elect him president of the United States later...
Former NYC Mayor Giuliani Visits Israeli Food Rescue and Distribution Facility
JNS.org - Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani on Thursday visited the facility of Leket Israel, one of the Jewish state’s largest food rescue and...
Study: Israeli Innovation Proving to Be Major Driving Force Behind Massachusetts Economy
Israeli innovation is proving to be a major driving force behind the Massachusetts economy, a new study found. According to a report commissioned by the New England-Israel...
Elliott Abrams: Obama’s Hypocrisy Highlighted in Push to Undermine Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge (INTERVIEW)
Despite claims by Barack Obama that his support for Israel has been greater than that of all presidents throughout American history, a possible White House decision...
Genesis Prize Host Helen Mirren Rejects Boycotts of Israel
JNS.org - Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren, who is visiting Israel to host this year’s Genesis Prize ceremony, called herself a "believer" in Israel and rejected artistic...
