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ADL honors US senators Rosen, Lankford for bipartisan work against antisemitism

As co-founders of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, the two have worked together to advance legislative measures targeting hate and supporting religious freedom.

Senator James Lankford (R-OK) addresses attendees inside First Church, on the day of a ceremony to mark the 30th anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US, April 19, 2025
A US F-14 fighter takes off from the main deck of the USS Enterprise early 09 October 2001 as a second wave US-led air attacks on Afghanistan was launched with residents of Kabul reporting bombs hitting targets on the outskirts of the city.

On this day: US, Britain strike Afghanistan over September 11 attacks, kickstart War on Terror

America’s online entertainment rules vary dramatically from state to state.

One game, fifty different rulebooks

Portrait of Israeli writer Naomi Ragen, in Jerusalem, April 23, 2004.

Chicago Jewish theater drops Naomi Ragen play, says actors feared repercussions of working with her


The backstory to Mike Evans' 'The Whole World Sings Together'

As 2,000 Christians gather in Israel for Oct. 7 commemorations, 17 singers from around the world collaborate across borders on a music video of remembrance, solidarity, and hope.

Artists participate in the recording of "The Whole World Sings Together."

Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson opposes US giving Israel 'blank check'

Just before the Democratic nominating convention this past summer, Jackson vowed that he would “never vote in favor of US taxpayer-funded military aid to Israel.”

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson speaks in Biddeford, Maine, on Sept. 13, 2026.

French investigation spotlights Hamas links to crypto funding, local NGOs

The French arrests follow the US Treasury’s designation of a "member of Hamas’s military wing, along with two France-based individuals and two affiliated entities that provide financing to Hamas."

 Members of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas and mourners attend the funeral of Al-Qassam fighters who were killed during the war between Israel and Hamas in the Al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, February 28, 2025.

Israel may have violated US visa waiver terms through failure to conduct air crew background checks

Israel joined the US Visa Waiver Program in 2023. As part of the process, it must meet conditions set by the US, including receiving and reviewing information about passengers and air crews.

 US-Israel visa waiver deal: American and Israeli passport (illustration)

Defense officials concerned Iran may launch missiles at Israel amid increasing US pressure

Senior IDF officials told ministers that the measures are having significant implications for Iran’s economic situation, stating that “the situation is deteriorating. Every day, it gets worse."

Iranians in camouflage outfits demonstrate the use of a double-barrel anti-aircraft gun during the inauguration of a training centre by the Iranian army for "Jan-Fadayan" (those willing to sacrifice their lives) volunteers, at Haft-e-Tir Square in central Tehran on October 3, 2026.

IDF sums up three years of defense accomplishments as Israel mourns those lost on Oct. 7

Vance says Iran must cut nuclear enrichment to end war • Defense officials concerned Iran may strike Israel amid US pressure • IDF to launch West Bank ops. to arrest October 7 sympathizers

The IDF released a report including pictures and details regarding military accomplishments since the October 7, 2023, massacre.

Philadelphia teacher passing as Palestinian raised alarms for Jewish groups before she rose to fame

Hannah Gann’s anti-Israel activism caused concern for years, but critics said the school district didn’t do enough.

Images from Philadelphia schoolteacher Hannah Gann's social media and public appearances at school board meetings, including reposts referencing paragliders and a Hamas-inspired nail polish design.

Trump orders firing squad for gunman who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas

US Army Major Nidal Hasan killed 13 people in a 2009 shooting spree that he described as retaliation for US wars in the Muslim world.

Nidal Hasan, charged with killing 13 people and wounding 31 in a November 2009 shooting spree at Fort Hood, is pictured in an undated handout photo obtained by Reuters on June 29, 2012.

Mamdani's $7.4m. antisemitism strategy funds groups critical of Israel, financial filings indicate

Millions of dollars in NYC funding earmarked for Mayor Zohran Mamdani's new antisemitism strategy could flow to organizations with records of anti-Israel advocacy, financial filings indicate.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks to attendees during a celebration at the National Action Network (NAN) for the 72nd birthday of its founder and president, Rev. Al Sharpton, in New York City, US, October 3, 2026.

Expected Iranian drone attack led to removal of US bombers from UK airbase

Iran has denied any involvement in any alleged plot at RAF Fairford, the preferred European ​base for US bombers.

US AIRMEN conduct preflight operations prior to a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber departing base in the US Strategic Command area of responsibility for a mission supporting Operation Epic Fury, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, at an undisclosed location, March 29, 2026.