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Israeli, Jewish leaders slam arson, restaurant attacks in Melbourne

By JNS STAFF

(JNS.org) – Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar strongly condemned two “vile antisemitic attacks” in Melbourne on Friday—an arson attack on the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation synagogue and “targeted violence” at an Israeli restaurant named Miznon.

“Israel stands...

Gaza ceasefire deal gaining momentum, U.S. and third parties signal

By GRACE GILSON

(JTA) — Efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be gaining momentum Thursday, with Hamas reportedly signalling satisfaction with assurances outlined in a Washington-backed proposal.

The proposal comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...

Court says family of Boulder firebomber can be deported

By GRACE GILSON

(JTA) — A federal court ruled that the family of the man who firebombed a demonstration in Boulder, Colorado in support of the Israeli hostages can be deported.

The suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who is an Egyptian...

Knesset bill would narrow eligibility for Israel citizenship

By GRACE GILSON

(JTA) — Israel’s governing coalition is considering a bill that would significantly restrict who’s eligible for citizenship under the Law of Return, a foundational expression of Israel’s identity as a Jewish state. 

The bill would eliminate a...

Australia cancels Ye’s visa over controversial ‘Heil Hitler’ song: ‘we don’t need that in Australia’

By GRACE GILSON

(JTA) — Incendiary rapper Ye, who was formerly known as Kanye West, has had his visa cancelled in Australia over a recent song release titled “Heil Hitler.”

The announcement came Wednesday after Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke...

Netanyahu set to visit White House as Trump pushes Gaza ceasefire negotiations

By GRACE GILSON

(JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House Monday as the president makes renewed calls for Israel to come to a ceasefire agreement with Hamas.

“MAKE THE DEAL...

State Dept. revokes visas for Bob Vylan following ‘death to the IDF’ chants at Glastonbury

By GRACE GILSON

(JTA) — Members of the British punk band Bob Vylan have had their U.S. visas revoked by the State Department after leading thousands of concert-goers in chanting “Death, death to the IDF” last weekend at the Glastonbury...

Trump administration accuses UN Palestinian rights envoy of ‘virulent antisemitism and support for terrorism’

By GRACE GILSON

(JTA) — The Trump administration has called on the United Nations to remove Francesca Albanese, the U.N. rapporteur on Palestinian rights, alleging “virulent antisemitism and support for terrorism,” according to a letter obtained by The Washington Free...

Danish man was helping Iran plan attacks on Jewish targets in Berlin, police say

By TOBY AXELROD

(JTA) — BERLIN — A Danish citizen of Afghani descent has been arrested in Denmark on suspicion of helping Iran plan attacks on Jewish targets in Berlin.

The suspect, identified only as Ali S., is accused of...

Boulder firebombing victim Karen Diamond, 82, dies of her injuries

By GRACE GILSON

(JTA) — An 82-year-old victim of the firebombing attack at a Boulder, Colorado demonstration for Israeli hostages has died from her wounds.

The victim, Karen Diamond, “died tragically as a result of the severe injuries that she...