Ronald S. Lauder Welcomes Landmark Commitment by German Industry to Confront Nazi-Era History, Uphold Democratic Values

The World Jewish Congress welcomed a declaration signed by over 50 CEOs of major German corporations acknowledging historical responsibility during the Nazi era and pledging to combat antisemitism in all its forms. WJC President Ronald S. Lauder hailed the statement as “a remarkable and courageous act of conscience” and reaffirmed the WJC’s commitment to working with Germany’s private sector to advance Holocaust remembrance. Read More...

Israel Retaliates Against Houthi Missile Strike on Ben Gurion Airport

The IDF carried out retaliatory airstrikes against the Houthis beginning on Monday, following the terror group’s unprecedented ballistic missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport the day before. Ahead of the strike on the airport, the IDF issued a warning to civilians. Read More…

Israel’s Prime Minister Expresses “Doubt” About Status of Three Hostages

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Wednesday that 21 out of the 59 hostages remaining in Hamas terror captivity are believed to be alive, although the status of three other hostages is currently unknown. The mother of Tamir Nimrodi, an IDF soldier held in Gaza since October 7, confirmed that he is one of the three. Read More... 

Hamas Releases Second Hostage Video Featuring Maxim Herkin

The terror group published the second propaganda video since last month featuring hostage Maxim Herkin on Saturday. Herkin, a Russian-Israeli dual citizen, was kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7th. Read More...

German Jewish Community Praises Designation of AfD as an Extremist Group

Germany’s federal domestic intelligence agency designated the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party an extremist group on Friday, following longstanding criticism over its Holocaust trivialization and extremist rhetoric. In a statement on X, Central Council of Jews in Germany President Josef Schuster welcomed the decision, stating that the AfD “provides a political home for antisemites, nationalists, and enemies of democracy.” Read More...

Suspect Arrested in Arson Attack of Australian Jewish Leader’s Home

A man was arrested on Monday for helping plan an arson attack on the home of Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-CEO Alex Ryvchin last January. The assailants defaced two cars with antisemitic expletives, set them on fire, and vandalized his house with red paint. Read More...

Pulitzer Prize Awarded to October 7-Denier, Condemned by Former Hostage

In a post on X, former hostage Emily Damari called out the Pulitzer Prize board for awarding the prize to Mosab Abu Toha, who has repeatedly mocked Israeli captives and minimized the severity of the October 7 terror attacks. Israel’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Oren Marmorstein joined Damari in condemning the board, calling the honor “shameful.” Read More...

British Counter-Terror Operations Signal Alarming Rise of Iranian Threat

In a post on X, the Board of Deputies of British Jews expressed gratitude to the Metropolitan Police for arresting five Iranian nationals reportedly in connection with a foiled terror plot targeting the Israeli Embassy in London on Saturday. The Board also urged the British government to “respond firmly and decisively” if Iran is found to be responsible. Read More...

Australian Jewish Community Calls on New Government to Strengthen Protective Measures

Following Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s re-election on Saturday, Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-CEO Alex Ryvchin underscored the urgent need to strengthen the relationship between the Australian government and the Jewish community, adding that the community would continue to engage “in a constructive and reasoned manner” when differences of opinion arise. Read More...

U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee Convenes Antisemitism Hearing With College Presidents

In a post on X, the World Jewish Congress on Wednesday thanked the U.S. House Committee on Education & Workforce for standing up for Jewish students amidst the “relentless wave of antisemitic harassment, intimidation, and exclusion.” At the hearing, the presidents of Haverford College, DePaul University, and California Polytechnic State University addressed the rise in antisemitism on their campuses since October 7. Read More...

Columbia University Condemns Antisemitic Library Takeover

Anti-Israel protestors invaded the university library on Wednesday, defacing school property and injuring two campus security officers. In response, Interim President Claire Shipman called in law enforcement, resulting in the arrest of 78 individuals. Read More...

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